Date: Thursday 21st March 2024
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online (Zoom)

Book your ticket here: https://shop.ptes.org/product/ticket/event-the-national-hedgehog-monitoring-programme-comes-to-devon-and-cornwall-thursday-21st-march-2024/​

The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP) is an exciting new survey that will, for the first time, give us robust population estimates for our much-loved hedgehogs. By understanding how hedgehog populations are changing over time and in different areas, we can implement much needed conservation measures to help our hogs.
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Led by wildlife charities People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS), the NHMP uses trail cameras to capture images of hedgehogs (and other wildlife) in different habitats, including urban parks, private gardens, woodlands and farmland. The images will then be processed by a combination of new AI tools and volunteers to identify the animals in them, before they can be analysed by the team. To make the project a success, we need lots of help from volunteers to help in the field with deploying and collecting cameras, as well as home-based volunteers to look through the images collected.
NHMP is coming to Cornwall and Devon, in partnership with Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Cornwall Mammal Group and Devon Mammal Group. Join them for this online talk, where they'll introduce the programme, explain why it’s so vital, and what they hope to achieve. They'll also describe all the opportunities for volunteers to get involved with the programme.

Tue 19 Mar 2024 at 7:30pm
Boniface Centre, Crediton
Book here:
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​Red squirrels, with their endearing appearance and important role within the UK ecosystem, hold a special place in our hearts. However, their populations face significant threats, particularly from the spread of grey squirrels. Join Jackie Foott, of British Red Squirrel - a working project of Red Squirrel South West - as she delves into the world of squirrel conservation in our latest talk, "Road Maps to Reds." 

Road Maps to Reds will explore the challenges facing red squirrels locally in Devon and across the wider UK, shedding light on the conservation strategies employed to safeguard their future.

Join us in celebrating the beauty and importance of red squirrels while learning how you can contribute to their preservation.

Reserve your spot for Road Maps to Reds: tickettailor.com/events/devonmammalgroup/1104843#