Hedgehogs: In need of your help and getting connected

Name: Hedgehogs: In need of your help and getting connected
Start: 2026-02-18T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-18T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Caen St Car Park , EX33 1AA Braunton, United Kingdom

Schedule

Wed Feb 18 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Caen St Car Park , EX33 1AA Braunton, United Kingdom | Barnstaple, EN

Join us for a special talk by hedgehog expert, Stephen Powles, on the challenges facing hedgehogs and how we can help them in our own gardens.
Booking is essential via the form on our website: https://www.brauntoncountrysidecentre.org/events/event/hedgehogs-in-need-of-your-help-and-getting-connected
Suggested £4 donation* on the day.
About Stephen:
Formerly a vet, Stephen changed career to pursue a lifelong passion for wildlife, wildlife photography, filming and conservation. Stephen’s material has made a number of TV appearances, featured in the national press and won major awards. His photography concentrates on interesting and challenging wildlife subjects, many of which are in and close to his home.
Hedgehog talk:
The UK hedgehog population has suffered a dramatic decline over the last 10 years. Critical to hedgehog conservation in urban environments is their ability to move through a wider landscape. Stephen will describe how you can make your garden hedgehog friendly. He will then show how his brother, Chris, inspired the villagers of Kirtlington to take an interest in their hedgehogs and how they went on to create a ‘Hedgehog Superhighway’ of interconnected gardens.
*The Braunton Countryside Centre is a small volunteer-run charity. We rely on donations to keep our doors open and maintain a vibrant events programme. We also want to make sure our events are open to all, regardless of circumstances. So, although we do not charge event fees, we do ask for a suggested minimum donation of £4 per person, but any amount you are happy/able to give would be greatly appreciated. If you wish to further contribute to our running costs, you can become a Friend of Braunton Countryside Centre for £15 per year. Please find the details on our website, or ask at the Centre.