Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society (MHCS) is a charity that focuses around the protection of injured, sick or orphaned hedgehogs on the Isle of Man. Hedgehogs are important species that help balance ecosystems for sustainable plant grown. They also act as an important indicator of the general health of an ecosystem.
The Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society have over sixteen volunteer hedgehog foster carers throughout the island which care for hedgehogs and help to educate and increase public awareness. The charity gives approximately 140 talks per year to the general public on hedgehog protection and the environmental aims of the charity. The charity also attends many public events throughout the year.
The Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society is passionate about protecting our natural resources and as such, have started a crisp packet recycling scheme to help reduce plastic pollution and educate the public on the issues of single use plastics on the island. Having invited all the schools to join the initiative, the charity has collected over 10,000 crisp packets which upcycle and reuse into other products, including ‘eco-bricks’.
The charity are passionate about engaging with the next generation through education and awareness and work on topics in such as the importance of the conservation of hedgehogs, a healthy ecosystem and understanding the consequences of environmental change for species and habitats.
The charity also runs events throughout the island such as the winter garden workshop which engaged with schools and the public from all over the island and encouraged people to have care and consideration for their environment.
The Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society have over sixteen volunteer hedgehog foster carers throughout the island which care for hedgehogs and help to educate and increase public awareness. The charity gives approximately 140 talks per year to the general public on hedgehog protection and the environmental aims of the charity. The charity also attends many public events throughout the year.
The Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society is passionate about protecting our natural resources and as such, have started a crisp packet recycling scheme to help reduce plastic pollution and educate the public on the issues of single use plastics on the island. Having invited all the schools to join the initiative, the charity has collected over 10,000 crisp packets which upcycle and reuse into other products, including ‘eco-bricks’.
The charity are passionate about engaging with the next generation through education and awareness and work on topics in such as the importance of the conservation of hedgehogs, a healthy ecosystem and understanding the consequences of environmental change for species and habitats.
The charity also runs events throughout the island such as the winter garden workshop which engaged with schools and the public from all over the island and encouraged people to have care and consideration for their environment.
