Subscriptions
Learn more. Support wildlife education. Take practical action.
The Hedgehog Program memberships are designed for people, organizations and municipalities who want reliable, practical and species-specific education about hedgehogs, tenrecs and related small mammals.
Whether you are a pet owner, wildlife rescuer, educator, ecologist, nature enthusiast or local government professional, your membership helps you learn in a structured way while supporting the growth of an independent international knowledge hub.
Species-specific education
Learn why hedgehogs, tenrecs and related small mammals need their own approach.
Practical resources
Access structured learning, articles, guides and project-based education.
For different audiences
Choose a route for individuals, organizations or municipalities.
Independent knowledge hub
Support the continued growth of The Hedgehog Program.
Which membership is right for you?
Each membership is designed around a different type of learner. You do not need to know everything yet; choose the option that best matches your role and start from there.
Basic membership
For individual learners, pet owners, students and nature enthusiasts.
Choose this membership if you want to learn more about hedgehogs, tenrecs, responsible pet care, wild hedgehog support and practical wildlife education at your own pace.
Best for:
- Pet owners
- Beginner learners
- Nature enthusiasts
- Students
Organization membership
For wildlife rescues, educational organizations, animal professionals, schools and ecological initiatives.
Choose this membership if your organization needs structured educational support, practical learning resources and reliable information that can be used within a professional setting.
Best for:
- Wildlife rescues
- Animal care teams
- Education organizations
- Schools and training programs
- Ecologists
Municipality membership
For municipalities, green-space managers, biodiversity officers and public-space teams.
Choose this membership if you want practical guidance around hedgehog-friendly public space, urban ecology, habitat connectivity, biodiversity actions, community education and long-term wildlife support.
Best for:
- Municipalities
- Green-space teams
- Biodiversity officers
- Urban ecology professionals
- Community project leaders
Choose your membership
Select the membership that fits your role. You can start with the option that matches your current needs and expand your learning as The Hedgehog Program grows.
Memberships help support the development of new courses, educational articles, species profiles, practical guides, lectures, research-informed resources and projects such as the Hedgehog Dome.
Basic Membership
€9,99 Incl. Tax
Get affordable access to selected self-study courses about hedgehogs, tenrecs, gardening and ecology. Ideal for pet owners, nature enthusiasts and anyone who wants to keep learning at their own pace.
- Access to selected beginner courses
- Self-paced learning
- Selected new courses added over time
- Ideal for pet owners and nature enthusiasts
Organization Membership
€49,00 Incl. Tax
A practical learning membership for wildlife rescues, nature organizations, ecologists and educators. Get access to selected courses and resources that support animal care, education and biodiversity.
- Everything in Basic Membership
- Selected rescue and animal care courses
- Educational resources
- Practical downloads
- Outreach materials
- Suitable for schools, rescues, ecologists and nature organizations
Municipality Membership (Monthly)
€149,00 Incl. Tax
A professional learning membership for municipalities, green space managers, urban ecologists and policy makers. Access selected courses and resources for professionals.
- Everything in Organization Membership
- Municipal biodiversity courses
- Hedgehog-friendly roadside and green-space management resources
- Policy-oriented downloads
- Practical implementation guides
- Resources for awareness campaigned and public communication
Municipality Membership (Yearly)
€1.499,00 Incl. Tax
A professional learning membership for municipalities, green space managers, urban ecologists and policy makers. Access selected courses and resources for professionals.
- Everything in Organization Membership
- Municipal biodiversity courses
- Hedgehog-friendly roadside and green-space management resources
- Policy-oriented downloads
- Practical implementation guides
- Resources for awareness campaigned and public communication
What your membership supports
Your membership helps The Hedgehog Program continue building reliable, accessible and practical education about hedgehogs, tenrecs and related small mammals.
This includes new courses, species profiles, Knowledge Hub articles, downloadable guides, educational resources, wildlife-friendly project materials and tools for people and organizations who want to take informed action.
Courses & learning pathways
Structured online education for beginners, pet owners, professionals, rescues and ecology-focused audiences.
Knowledge Hub articles
Accessible articles about species, care, conservation, wild hedgehog support, garden safety, biodiversity and practical ecology.
Projects & practical impact
Resources connected to projects such as the Hedgehog Dome, citizen science, public education and biodiversity campaigns.
Books & downloadable guides
Practical publications, eBooks and PDFs for people who want clear reference material they can return to.
Not sure where to start?
Choose Basic membership if..
- You are learning as an individual.
- You keep or want to keep hedgehogs or tenrecs as pets.
- You want beginner-friendly resources.
- You want to support The Hedgehog Program while learning at your own pace.
Choose Organizations membership if..
- You work with animals, education or wildlife.
- You need resources for a team or organization.
- You want structured learning pathways.
- You want practical material that supports professional decisions.
Choose Municipality membership if..
- You work with public green space, biodiversity or local policy.
- You want to make public spaces more hedgehog-friendly.
- You need practical guidance for community education or urban ecology.
- You want support for long-term biodiversity actions.
Frequently asked questions
No. The Basic membership is suitable for beginners. The Organizations and Municipality memberships are designed for people and teams who need more structured or role-specific resources.
No. The Hedgehog Program covers hedgehogs, tenrecs and related small mammals. Some resources focus on wild European hedgehogs, while others focus on captive species, tenrecs, rescue education, urban ecology or broader biodiversity topics.
The Organizations and Municipality memberships are designed with educational and professional use in mind. You are free to adapt those materials to suit your projects or community projects. Some courses may include templates to directly use within your professional environment.
No. Hedgehogs are an important focus, but the membership can also support broader work around biodiversity, public green space, habitat connectivity, community education and urban ecology.
You can cancel your membership at any time from your student dashboard. After logging in, go to your profile and clikc on the Subscriptions option in your profile menu to manage your active membership from there. Cancelling your membership stops future renewals. Your student dashboard will show the current status of your membership and any remaining access connected to your active billing period. If anything is unclear, you can contact The Hedgehog Program for support.