What is The Hedgehog Walk?
The Hedgehog Walk is The Wildlife Trusts' annual fundraising challenge specially designed for little explorers, where we ask families, schools, clubs and learning groups to walk 3km between 31st March - 13th April and raise money for our vital work.
Where does The Hedgehog Walk take place?
You can do your Hedgehog Walk anywhere you like! The Hedgehog Walk is a virtual fundraising event, meaning that you are able to complete your challenge wherever you wish.
What if we don't have access to nature?
We encourage everyone to get out in nature if they can, however we understand that wild spaces aren’t accessible to everyone (just yet).
If you don’t have access to a wild space, you can complete your challenge wherever you can. You could:
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Go for a walk through your local park, playing field or in your garden
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Walk to school every day throughout Hedgehog Walk
If you want help or advice with finding local walking routes, you could:
If you are completing your Hedgehog Walk as a school or learning group, we have lots of ideas to help you are your hoglets complete your challenge. Head to our resources page to find out more.
How do I sign up?
You can create your fundraising page by following this link. If you'd prefer, you can fundraise via JustGiving, Facebook, or by simply using a sponsorship form.
Do I have to pay to take part?
Nope, it's completely free to join The Hedgehog Walk challenge. Everyone who raises £30 through our fundraising pages will receive a sew-on patch (limited to one per fundraising page)
How do I create or join a team?
When you register, you can choose the option to create a team and send invites to other members of your team to join. There's also the option to find an existing team when you register by entering the team name.
Do I get anything for taking part?
Everyone who raises £30 through our fundraising pages will receive a sew-on patch (limited to one per fundraising page), as well as a certificate that we’ll email to you after the challenge finishes.
If you are taking part in Hedgehog Walk as a school, club or learning group, and raise of £30, your hoglets will recieve a Hedgehog Walk sticker sheet (limited to one per fundraising page) to say thank you!
Where do I find the free downloadable resources?
After you sign up to take part, you'll receive an email from us with links to your Hedgehog Walk resources (make sure to check your junk folder!)
Can I contact The Wildlife Trusts if I have questions about The Hedgehog Walk?
Yes, you can email us on hello@wildlifetrusts.org or give us a ring on 01636 677711.