Create a leaf hedgehog for autumn | Essex Wildlife Trust

Create your own hedgehog out of leaves for autumn.

There are lots of ways to connect with nature. Why not go out for an autumn walk and collect some colourful leaves? We'll help you turn these into a hedgehog - just watch our video below.

Hedgehog leaf DIY

All you need is a dark piece of paper or card, a bunch of colourful assorted leaves you can collect on a nature walk and glue - it's that easy.

Leaf hedgehog (https://youtu.be/2iksHTZ9bHE)

Leaf hedgehog DIY arts and crafts - Essex Wildlife Trust

Learn more about hedgehogs

There's many ways to help hedgehogs. These easy actions can be done by individuals or families together to help hedgehogs visiting your gardens.

A hedgehog snuffling around in the leaf litter

European hedgehog

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A hedgehog curled up.

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autumn leaves child

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