Mitcham Hedgehog Project

08/06/2026

Thanks to ZSL London Hogwatch, we have some trial cameras to survey in gardens. These cameras are set up at approximately ankle height and use sensors to detect motion. When something (hopefully a hedgehog) enters the camera's range, it will take a photo. The cameras are left in situ for 2 weeks, and images are downloaded later. The data from this method is shared with ZSL London Hogwatch.

We have already started re-surveying some gardens from last year and are looking for more gardens near Mitcham Common and Mitcham Road Cemetery. We know hedgehogs are about and want to see where they are going and encourage the creation of a Hedgehog Highway.

We are planning some footprint tunnel surveys on Mayfield Playground/Playing Fields and Pollards Hill Recreation in July. If you would like to get involved with these surveys, please get in touch.

We are also hoping to expand into Croydon in the late summer - more on this soon!

06/06/2026

Looking forward to tomorrow 🦔

Get involved! We were delighted to get some funding from for our Wild Grangewood project! First up we'll be supporting our local hedgehog community, working with 🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔

Come & join us sunday 7th June 11am to 1pm for some hedgehog themed activities. Weather report looks dry & ☀️

28/05/2026

It's been a lovely day at Battersea Park Children's Zoo!

23/05/2026

11/05/2026

Our closet hedgehog rescue is Merton Hedgehog Rescue & rehabilitation and closet wildlife hospital is Wildlife Aid

We hope you’ve enjoyed & seeing some of the amazing infographics designed by artist Emily Heaven Illustration

These useful tips are just perfect for sharing & showing your support for !
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Please save & share this tip – it will help if you spot a hedgehog in need of urgent care!

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09/05/2026

Today marks the final day of Hedgehog Awareness Week. However, we will continue to raise awareness through our project and are organising our surveys for this season.

We would like to thank Nemca for collaborating with us last weekend, and a huge thank you to the children who have created some fantastic posters!

British Hedgehog Preservation Society

09/05/2026

The final action in the Hedgehog Pledge is one you can do from your sofa!
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Sign up to become an NHMP volunteer - and help spot hedgehogs (& other wildlife)

🔗 www.nhmp.co.uk

Lead by us & 's Trust for Endangered Species 💚

🖌️ emilyheaven.com

08/05/2026

Hedgehogs' main diet consists of invertebrates—worms, beetles, slugs, caterpillars, earwigs, and millipedes. This is why they are often called Gardeners' Best Friend!

You can encourage this natural diet in your garden by creating a bug hotel, log or leaf pile, or a wild corner, and by avoiding the use of pesticides.

When their natural food source becomes scarce, you can supplement their diet with meat-based dog, cat, or hedgehog food. It is best to establish a hedgehog feeding station and a regular cleaning routine to reduce the risk of disease transmission.

It is also important to provide clean, fresh water all year round!

07/05/2026

Hedgehogs build three types of nests:

• Day/Summer nests - temporary and often flimsy structure. Eg. Long grass or leaves.

• Hibernation/Winter nests - Robust and well-insulated. Eg. Within scrub/brambles or log piles with leaves.

• Maternity Nests - Carefully built and secure to raise their young.

You can buy ready-made hedgehog houses, but these are not always suitable and may not be used. Therefore, we always recommend leaving a corner of your garden wild and/or creating a log or leaf pile. This way, the area will benefit not only hedgehogs but other wildlife as well.