Make a hedgehog highway

Think about how hedgehogs might enter and leave your area.

One tunnel allowing entry from a natural habitat (for example, a woodland) will give hedgehogs the opportunity to visit your area.

A series of tunnels connecting different natural habitats and neighbours will give hedgehogs even more freedom to explore.

There may already be access points being used, such as underneath hedgerows, showing there are already hedgehogs in the area while offering other benefits to wildlife.

Always ask an adult for permission and help before you start. There are two ways to make a highway, but for each make sure the holes are a minimum of 13cm by 13cm (6 inches by 6 inches).

Cut through
Use a small saw to cut a section from a wooden gate or fence panel. Use clippers to snip through plastic or metal fences.

Dig under
Use a trowel to dig a tunnel under the barrier.

Make sure to sand any wood to avoid splinters.

You could also create tunnels using wood, plant pots or pipes to keep hedgehogs safe from anything sharp. They might also help hedgehogs spot the highway!

Take a photograph of your hedgehog highway.

Upload the photograph below to receive your certificate.

Our friends at Hedgehog Street would love it if you also recorded your tunnel on this map: bighedgehogmap.org