Eco Soco Hedgehog Highways

Following the launch of SC's Hedgehog Highway scheme last year, we now have 75 participants in the village, connecting over 150 gardens and public spaces, with a total of 16 football pitches of area covered.  Latest highways map attached.

You may have seen my latest EcoSoCo FB post highlighting that hedgehogs are starting to emerge from hibernation.  That's my prompt to get Hedgehog Highways activities moving for 2025.  

Here are some things you can do to continue our work for our prickly friends: 

1. Promote Hedgehog Highways by asking your friends in the village to join the scheme.  They can contact me on this email address.

2. We will be offering new HH participants (who need it) free assistance to make gaps in their fences or tunnels beneath. If you are fairly handy and would like to volunteer to assist, please let me know. Tools and materials provided.

3. Log your hedgehog sightings (dead or alive) at www.hedgehogstreet.org 

4. Please send me your hedgehog videos and photos as they are great for promotional content. 

5. Learn more about hedgehog conservation with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.  Links to a couple of very informative recent YouTube videos below. 

Hedgehogs & Their Ecology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pib6P_UMBNk

Habitat Threats & Conservation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UX0PozJL9U

If you have any ideas and feedback, I'd love to hear from you. 

Charles Smith

ecosococharles@gmail.com