How hedgehog friendly is Ipswich?
Almost two years ago Suffolk Wildlife Trust set out, with support from Heritage Lottery Fund and British Hedgehog Preservation Society, on a mission to make Ipswich the most hedgehog friendly town…
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European hedgehog
Considered a gardener’s best friend, hedgehogs will happily hoover up insects roaming in vegetable beds. Famously covered in spines, hedgehogs like to eat all sorts of bugs and crunchy beetles.…
Reflecting on my time as Ipswich Hedgehog Officer
With my last days with Suffolk Wildlife Trust approaching, I’ve been reflecting on my time as the Hedgehog Officer for Ipswich.
Ipswich gets artistic for hedgehogs!
Last month we invited the residents of Ipswich to get arty for hedgehogs and they didn't disappoint! By designing and creating an elaborate hedgehog-sized garden entrance for our Hedgehog…
The movements of Ipswich hedgehogs - where do they go?
For the past two years our spring field seasons have been jam packed with night time street patrols, hedgehog health checks, radio-tracking, daytime nest searches and camera installations abound…
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Ipswich hedgehogs make it onto CBBC!
Last week brought an exciting opportunity to raise awareness for the worrying status of UK hedgehogs and to promote the work being conducting to help these spiny creatures! This opportunity came…
School trips in Ipswich
We offer team-led school visits in Ipswich's historic parks, to help pupils discover the wildlife on their doorstep.
Wildlife events in Ipswich
Upcoming nature events, activities, and things to do for wildlife in Ipswich with our Wilder Communities team.
Help a hedgehog
What to do if you spot a hedgehog out in daylight, how to check your bonfire for hedgehogs and how to create a hedgehog house in your garden.
Hedgehog news
Hedgehog news
Join us for a Hedgehog Lantern Parade
Saturday 1 September, Holywells Park to Ipswich Waterfront - from 6pm
To mark the end of Suffolk Wildlife Trust's pioneering project to make Ipswich the most hedgehog friendly town in…