Hedgehog Awareness Week
An annual week in early May raising awareness of the problems hedgehogs face and how people can help, held 3 to 9 May in 2026.
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About the day
Hedgehog Awareness Week is promoted by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society with Hedgehog Street, a joint project with People's Trust for Endangered Species. It encourages hedgehog-friendly gardens and the Hedgehog Pledge.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2 to 8 May 2027 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 7 to 13 May 2028 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 6 to 12 May 2029 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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