18/07/2026
🦔 Exciting news for York Cemetery! 🦔
This afternoon we welcomed Toni Bunnell from York Hedgehog Rescue for a fascinating talk, and we’re delighted to announce that York Cemetery will soon become home to some rescued hedgehogs as they are released into the grounds.
Thank you to everyone who came along. We’re sorry places were limited, but we’ll keep everyone updated as our new residents settle in - but it will be after the hot weather when there is more easily available food for them here.
The first step in making the cemetery even more wildlife-friendly has already begun. We’ve installed five small wildlife water points around the grounds, and you’ll spot them tucked under benches and in quiet corners. They contain stones so insects and other small creatures can drink safely.
If you’re visiting, we’d love your help. If you’re carrying a watering can, please top them up if they’re running low, and if you notice any stones have been knocked out by larger visitors such as foxes, popping them back in place will help keep them safe for wildlife.
Keep an eye on our page for more hedgehog updates over the coming weeks 🦔💚
