Hedgehog den building workshop, Botanic Garden

When: Wednesday 11 November, 14:00-16:00. Can’t make the full session? Drop in/out when you can! 

Where: meet at the main entrance of the Botanic Garden.  

Who: All DU staff and students are invited to join us.  

Registration: The event is free but registration is essential. Register here.

All tools and materials provided. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.  

Why learn how to build hedgehog dens? 

• Dens provide shelter for hedgehogs, giving them safe places to hide.
• Dens create valuable feeding areas by providing habitat for insects and other invertebrates.
• Building dens properly also provides food and shelter for a range of species.
• Creating dens supports Durham University’s Hedgehog Friendly Campus work and wider habitat management.
• Creating dens with natural materials is simple but effective; retaining log piles is an easy, practical way to make spaces more wildlife-friendly. 

Remember to log your volunteering hours and wildlife photographs on the My Greenspace app for a chance to win one of four monthly vouchers. Don’t have the app? Download it now. 

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