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Winter nest register opened
We opened a register of gardens where a winter nest can be placed or which are suitable as a release site for hedgehogs. Nests must be built and sited before October, when hedgehogs start looking for a place to hibernate.
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Winter nest guide published and site in three languages
We published a guide to building a winter nest for hedgehogs. At the same time the whole website was opened in Finnish, Swedish and English.
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Volunteer programme and care guide
We opened volunteer sign-up and published a hedgehog care guide as an introduction for volunteers. The association’s Facebook page was opened on 23 July 2026.
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Association registered
Siili-Saari Care Center rf was entered in the Register of Associations of the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (register number 963.452, business ID 3632959-6). Domicile Vaasa.
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Website launched
Siilisaari.fi was launched to describe the work and to advise what to do when you find a hedgehog that needs help.
How you can help
Right now what we need most is hands, lifts, and gardens that are safe for hedgehogs.