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A day just about hedgehogs – what more could you want?!

Come along to the first event of its kind in over a decade.

A unique opportunity to find out about hedgehogs from leading experts discussing their behaviour and ecology - and find out how we are going to save this national treasure.

Join us in celebrating the hedgehog – and fighting for its survival.

Ticket price includes...

Get this free hedgehog highway marker in your goodie bag - made from recycled plastic - pin it to your fence to mark your hedgehog highway for posterity

a sandwich lunch and refreshments
a free goodie bag, including a sample of hedgehog food and a hedgehog highway marker (pin above the hole in your fence to ensure people recognise why it's there)
a day of talks from the leading hedgehog experts
an ask-the-experts session
nature-themed stalls to browse

Talks from the top hedgehog experts in the UK...

Dr Pat Morris is keynote speaker & the leading global authority

Hedgehog-loving author Hugh Warwick is facilitating the day

Becky Walton set up the largest Hedgehog Street group in the UK

Dr Richard Yarnell will be talking about his work in Nottinghamshire

Dr Simone Bullion will tell us about her work in Suffolk

Dr Nigel Reeve is talking about his recent work on the hedgehogs of Regent's Park

Carly Easby has been radiotracking hedgehogs on arable farmland for her PhD

Dr Phil Baker is a leading mammal expert

Ben Williams wants to know the real impact of roads on hedgehogs

Simon Thompson runs the first hedgehog conservation zone in the UK

Confirmed stallholders ◆ Spike's World ◆ Bea Forshall Illustration ◆ Hobsons Brewery ◆ Shropshire Mammal Group ◆ Garden Wildlife Health Project ◆ Warwickshire Wildlife Trust ◆ BTO Garden BirdWatch ◆ Pat Morris ◆ Hugh Warwick ◆ Novel Hogs ◆ Martin Rogers Wildlife Photography ◆ CJ Wildlife ◆ Shropshire Wildlife Trust ◆ Animal Jobs Direct

FAQs about the event and booking process

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The Internation Centre at Telford is an ideal central location. Free car parking spaces will be be available onsite, all within easy walking distance of the venue. Sat nav postcode: TF3 4JH.

There are regular train services from Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury. The International Centre is situated just over a mile from Telford Central Station and is only two minutes drive by taxi. Alternatively, there is a regular bus service.

For full details on how to get to the venue visit http://www.theinternationalcentretelford.com/contact-us/how-to-find-us/

Is the site accessible to wheelchair users?

The venue has step free access throughout.

Can children attend?

Under 18s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The day will be aimed at an adult audience. All participants must purchase a ticket.

Is there accommodation nearby?

Accommodation is easy at The International Centre with two hotels on-site —Holiday Inn and The International Hotel, and a Ramada and Premier Inn, just two minutes’ drive away. To book a room at any of these hotels contact the venue's Group Reservations Team on: 08444 820 166. Accommodation is not included in the ticket price.

What payment methods do you accept?

You can buy tickets online using a credit or debit card or by requesting an invoice. This method greatly helps to reduce admin so please buy online if you can. If neither of these are at all possible please call us to book over the phone on 020 7498 4533.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

In the event of a cancellation by you prior to six weeks before the event, we will refund your money. However, we regret that if a cancellation is made within six weeks of the event taking place, we reserve the right to charge the full fee if we are unable to fill your place. You can request a refund by via your EventBrite account or email hedgehog@ptes.org.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact us on 020 7498 4533 or email hedgehog@ptes.org if you have any further questions.

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The Day of the Hedgehog