Kerin Gedge via Unsplash Garden drainThis week is Hedgehog Awareness Week, a campaign to help us protect our dwindling hedgehog populations. The species has seen a decline of between 33% to 77% in the last 20 years, the Natural History Museum writes. It’s important to cover or provide a way out of your drainsSpeaking to HuffPost UK, James Lewis said: “Drains and holes in your garden can be a real danger to hedgehogs. Advertisement“Other examples of drains and holes that could be a hazard include holes dug for footings, open, steep-sided drains, manholes, ditches,” or pools, Lewis continues. What should I do if I find a hedgehog in my drains?

Source: Huffington Post May 07, 2025 17:15 UTC