Squirrel magnet – Backyard Heroes

Discover the red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), the gardener of the forest and an indispensable seed disperser in European ecosystems. This charismatic native European squirrel plants thousands of trees through its forgetful food storage — an unconscious but crucial contribution to forest regeneration. From coniferous forests to mixed deciduous woodlands, the red squirrel is an indicator of healthy, intact forest habitats.

This premium magnet features stunning editorial wildlife photography that captures the charm and agility of this extraordinary native species.

Why squirrels are ecosystem engineers:

• Plant thousands of trees by forgetting buried nuts
• Disperse fungal spores that help tree roots
• Naturally prune trees by eating buds and shoots
• Native European species (unlike the invasive grey squirrel)
• Indicator of healthy coniferous and mixed forests
• Endangered in the UK — thriving in continental Europe

How to support squirrels in your garden:

• Plant native trees (hazel, oak, pine, beech)
• Hang squirrel feeders with hazelnuts and sunflower seeds
• Install squirrel nest boxes for nesting (dreys)
• Create wildlife corridors with connected tree canopies
• Avoid feeding grey squirrels (they displace red squirrels)
• Leave deadwood for fungi — food for squirrels

We partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.

With the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife protection – this way you directly contribute to the conservation of the native European squirrel and its habitat.

Part of our Backyard Heroes collection — turn your fridge into a tribute to the little forest gardener who quietly builds our forests.