From 30 March to 30 April, little legs across the country will be taking big steps for wildlife in The Hedgehog Walk – a fun and family-friendly fundraising challenge in partnership with Timmy Time of the multi-award-winning studio Aardman.

On a mission to create safer spaces for hedgehogs to thrive, the annual challenge invites thousands of individuals year-on-year - including families, schools, clubs and learning groups - to walk, wheel, crawl or roll 3km with Timmy and friends. Travelling the same distance a hedgehog wanders in a single night, the challenge helps to raise vital funds for nature and highlights how everyone can help wildlife, including hedgehogs, to thrive.

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With hedgehog numbers having fallen by 30% in just over 10 years, there are now thought to be fewer than one million left in the UK. As the challenge takes place during the same time hedgehogs start to come out of hibernation, those taking part can really help to make a difference and raise awareness of hedgehogs’ plight. 

BBOWT’s Community Engagement Director, Liz Shearer, says: 
“Walking for wildlife is a fantastic way for families to connect with nature while helping protect it. The Hedgehog Walk is not just about raising funds—it's about sparking a love for the environment and empowering the next generation to take action for nature. With hedgehogs and so many other species facing challenges, collective movements like these really count. We hope this fun, interactive challenge will give children the confidence to advocate for nature, and the knowledge that even small acts can make a big difference for wildlife and their habitats.”

Rachael Peacock, head of brand marketing at Aardman, the creators of Timmy Time, says: 
“We’re delighted to return with The Wildlife Trusts for another Hedgehog Walk, with Timmy and Apricot leading the way once more. It’s a brilliant opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors together, learn about the wildlife around them, and take part in something that makes a real difference.”

Sign up today, and you and your little hoglet will receive a downloadable activity pack bursting with Timmy Time fun. It’s packed with engaging resources such as posters, activity sheets, fact sheets and tracking timelines to help mark the 3km milestone, sparking curiosity and helping young wildlife enthusiasts learn how to care for the natural world around them. Plus, you’ll get everything you need to fundraise for the wildlife you and your little one love. 

Whether you’re toddling through the park with Timmy, marching through the woods with Apricot, or counting laps in the playground with Bumpy, every step with Timmy and friends helps build a better future for wildlife. Use the hashtag #HedgehogWalk on social media to share your adventure!

To find out more about The Hedgehog Walk visit wildlifetrusts.org/hedgehog-walk.

Top tips to help hedgehogs:

• Create hedgehog highways | Hedgehogs need to be able to roam far and wide. Get together with your neighbours and cut a 13cm x 13cm hole in your fence or dig a channel beneath your garden boundaries to connect your gardens.
• Make water safe | Hedgehogs are great swimmers but can struggle to climb out of steep-sided ponds. Provide a ramp or create shallow areas at the edge so they can scramble out.
• Provide nesting sites | Logs, leaf piles, wilderness areas and purpose-built hedgehog homes make great places for spikey friends to nest and hibernate.
• Grow a variety of plants | Attract plenty of natural hedgehog food by keeping your garden diverse. Ponds, log piles, hedges and a wide variety of plant types make the perfect habitats.
• Avoid the use of pesticides | Ditch the slug pellets, as they can harm hedgehogs. Thankfully, hedgehogs are natural pest controllers and need a varied supply of invertebrate prey to stay healthy. 

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