When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition is accessible on October 14, 2026, from 7 AM to 12 PM during the opening hours of the Gilching Town Hall.

Where does The Hedgehog – Our Prickly Knight take place?

The exhibition can be seen at the Gilching Town Hall, Rathausplatz 1, 82205 Gilching.

What is the entry fee?

Entry to the exhibition is free.

Who is the exhibition suitable for?

The exhibition is aimed at nature enthusiasts of all ages, families, school classes, and kindergarten groups.

What topics does the exhibition cover?

The exhibition covers the lifestyle of hedgehogs, their yearly cycle from hibernation to raising young, food, dangers in urban areas, and possibilities for a hedgehog-friendly garden.

Are there accompanying educational offers?

Guided tours for elementary school children and offers for kindergartens are planned in connection with the exhibition. The Gilching Municipal Library complements the theme with a theme table about hedgehogs.

The Hedgehog in the Gilching Town Hall: Nature Knowledge, Habitats, and Practical Hedgehog Protection

Name: The Hedgehog – Our Prickly Knight
Start: 2026-10-14T07:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Rathaus Gilching

The Hedgehog – Our Prickly Knight: An Exhibition for Nature Enthusiasts in Gilching

Spiky, nocturnal, and a familiar guest in many gardens: The exhibition The Hedgehog – Our Prickly Knight invites you at the Gilching Town Hall for an illustrative encounter with a native wild animal. Visitors, both big and small, will learn how hedgehogs live, what food they find, what dangers they encounter in urban areas, and how everyone can support their protection.

Insights into the Life of a Fascinating Wild Animal

The roll-up exhibition by BUND Naturschutz accompanies the hedgehog through its annual cycle – from hibernation to raising young. The exhibition combines natural science information with cultural education, conveying basic knowledge about the lifestyle, foraging, and habitat of this beloved prickly creature.

Garden Habitat: Small Changes with Great Effect

The focus is on what characterizes a nature-friendly and hedgehog-friendly garden. Wild corners, safe passageways, and suitable retreat areas create important living conditions. The exhibition also shows how to recognize a hedgehog in need of help and what dangers can be avoided in daily life.

Illustrative Knowledge Transfer for Families

The clearly designed information panels make the exhibition a uniquely educational art experience: not painting or sculpture is at the center, but the aesthetic experience of an informative presentation that combines nature observation and practical hedgehog protection. The exhibition is aimed at nature enthusiasts of all ages and offers numerous conversation starters for families, school classes, and kindergarten groups.

Tours and Environmental Education Offers

Guided tours for elementary school children and offers for kindergartens are planned in connection with the exhibition. Additionally, the Gilching Municipal Library provides suitable non-fiction books, children's stories, and practical information on the theme table about hedgehogs.

Conclusion: Nature Knowledge that Continues to Impact Daily Life

Visitors can expect a compact, informative, and family-friendly exhibition about a fascinating resident of our gardens. Anyone wanting to learn more about hedgehogs, perceive their own surroundings more consciously, and take concrete ideas for hedgehog protection should definitely plan a visit to the Gilching Town Hall. The exhibition combines nature experience, environmental education, and a sustainable aesthetic experience.