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What is the litter pick challenge?
WHAT IS THE LITTER PICK CHALLENGE?
From 16th September to 29th November 2024, we’re hosting our annual national competition to see which institution can collect the most litter on campus and in their community. The competition has four categories: University, College, Secondary School, and Primary School. Winners in each category will receive a free Hedgehog House and a bag of hedgehog food for their campus, courtesy of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.
Every participant, regardless of their team’s final position, will receive a digital certificate. By joining this challenge, volunteers will help protect hedgehogs and other wildlife from becoming trapped or injured by litter, which can lead to suffocation or severe harm. Unfortunately, many hedgehogs die each year due to litter-related incidents.
Scroll down to find out how to get involved in our 2024 Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge. Plus, participating will help your institution on its journey to becoming a Hedgehog Friendly Campus or School!
How do I get involved?
LAST YEARS WINNERS...
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DO YOU WANT TO TAKE PART IN THE CHALLENGE THIS YEAR?
First things first, we need to know whether you are an institution, student or staff member, or a member of the public.
Please read the section that applies to you, your instructions will be here.
Please select one of the following options:
How to take part
Institution
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INSTITUTION
Institutions must register here as a team and recruit volunteers to add to their team's trash total. Once available, please read the 2024 guidebook for more information and resources for the challenge at the bottom of the page.
Student or staff member
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STUDENT OR STAFF MEMBER
Ask your institution to register here if they aren't already involved. Get litter picking from 16th September. Send the team photo evidence of your collected litter bags to add to their trash total. Once available, please read the 2024 guidebook for more information and resources for the challenge at the bottom of the page.
Member of the public
MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC
Contact your local university, college or school to find out if they're registered as a team. If not you can ask them to register here. If so, get litter picking from 16th September. Send the team photo evidence of your collected litter bags to help them add to their trash total! Once available, please read the 2024 guidebook for more information and resources for the challenge at the bottom of the page.
YOUR CAMPUS
LOCAL PARK
YOUR STREET
YOU CAN LITTER PICK ANYWHERE
Once available, please read the 2024 guidebook before taking part in this challenge.
THE BEACH
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@cuhedgehogs
@cardiffmetsu
@uos_hedgehogfriendlycampus
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