The Hedgehog - an endangered urban dweller in Fürth: Lecture with practical benefit

Event: The Hedgehog - an endangered urban dweller in vhs Fürth, Hirschenstraße 27/29, 90762 Fürth on 12. May 2026

Date and Time

12. May 2026 19:00

Location

Volkshochschule Fürth gGmbH
Hirschenstraße 27/29, 90762 Fürth, Germany

Price

Free

About this Event

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Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

An evening for the hedgehog: Knowledge, protection, and concrete tips for the garden

The hedgehog is one of the most beloved wild animals in our gardens - and yet it is under pressure. On May 12, 2026, the vhs Fürth invites you to a lecture that combines species knowledge, nature conservation, and practical everyday aid. Margit Bilger from LBV Fürth shows why the spiky cultural follower relies on habitats in the city and how even small changes in one’s environment can make a big difference.

Why the hedgehog deserves our attention

A look at the hedgehog is always also a look at the quality of life in the city. Where hedges disappear, passages are blocked, and gardens appear too tidy, it becomes cramped for the nocturnal animal. The lecture addresses exactly this: understandable, illustrative, and with a clear reference to Fürth's urban nature.

Practical lecture with reference to everyday life

The focus is on dangers in residential areas, simple protective measures, and hedgehog-friendly structures in the garden. The audience receives a compact overview of how nature conservation begins on a small scale - with passages in fences, nature-friendly corners, leaf piles, avoiding toxic substances, and consideration during garden maintenance. Thus, expert knowledge becomes directly lived responsibility.

An evening for everyone who appreciates nature at their doorstep

This event experience is aimed at nature-interested adults, families, and all those enthusiastic about environmental education and species protection. The atmosphere in vhs Fürth suits this format: concentrated, open, and close to the urban society. Those interested in wild animals, biodiversity, and sustainable gardening practices will receive solid impulses with immediate benefits.

Conclusion: Knowledge that truly helps the hedgehog

This lecture combines expert information with concrete action possibilities and makes it clear how important small protective measures in everyday life are. Visitors can expect an informative evening with strong practical relevance - and a new perspective on the hedgehog as an endangered urban dweller. Anyone who wants to experience nature conservation on-site should attend this event live.

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