Bringing the wild back to life
You can protect endangered species by taking a few minutes to count stag beetles, assess the state of your local orchard or hunt for water voles.
Our wildlife is disappearing
Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. There’s nothing natural about this rate of decline – it can be stopped. With your help, we are standing up for animals and plants that are vital for a healthy world.
Protect mountain hares
Just £12 will help us locate and protect England's last mountain hares using drones
It's stag spotting season!
Take part in our annual stag beetle survey
Tell us about the stag beetles you see so we can protect this endangered species.
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Hedgehog Officer vacancy
We are currently recruiting for a full time Hedgehog Officer to join our team at PTES. As an overview this exciting role will be responsible for Implementing and maintaining our existing conservation strategy for hedgehogs and influencing future strategy. Liasing closely with campaign partners and the Steering Group. Representing PTES (and BHPS where relevant) externally, seeking and …
Read articleHedgehog garden opens at RHS Harlow Carr
Our Hedgehog Street inspired garden at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire was unveiled to visitors for the first time this week. Created by award-winning garden designer Tracy Foster, this new, permanent Hedgehog Street garden showcases a smorgasbord of hedgehog-friendly features designed to encourage visitors to the site to make the green spaces on their doorsteps …
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