Hedgehogs preparing to hibernate can enjoy new homes at RSPB Geltsdale and local schools this autumn – with help from a group of talented adults.
Members of Denton Woodcraft, a day service run by Cumbria County Council for adults with learning difficulties, have created three hedgehog homes for RSPB Geltsdale and local primary schools Castle Carrock and St. Margaret Mary. The photograph above shows children from Castle Carrock receiving their home presented by Belinda Lloyd, Farmland Assistant Warden.
The homes are very impressive, handcrafted and made from untreated recycled timber with a long entrance tunnel to deter dogs, cats and foxes and keep the hedgehogs safe over the dark winter months.
The reserve looks forward to members of Denton Woodcraft visiting Geltsdale in the New Year.
Jill J