Himalayan Balsam Picking Days
Do you care about our native wildlife? Do you have time to help our rangers manage this invasive species? Join us to pull the invasive Himalayan Balsam from our sites at Clytha or Lanlay Meadows.
- Booking advisable
Himalayan Balsam is a problem across the UK. It causes erosion along waterways and can outcompete many of our native species. Help us to control it's growth and connect with like-minded volunteers on special community Himalayan Balsam Picking Days. You don't need any particular skills, just energy and enthusiasm. For Clytha Estate (postcode: P7 9BW) - the dates are: Thursday 12 June, Saturday 21 June, Thursday 3 July.
For Lanlay Meadows (postcode:CF5 6LF) the dates are: Tuesday 17 June, Saturday 28 June, Tuesday 1 July.
Pre-booking your free spot is advised but not necessary. There are no parking charges.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Balsam Picking | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Carefully supervised older children are welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet at: Clytha Estate car park P7 9BW SO 361085 What3words: unfounded.napped.trapdoor or, Lanlay Meadows, Peterston-super-Ely, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6LF What3words: zone.smug.rice
- What to bring and wear
Wear sturdy shoes or boots and weather appropriate clothing. Bring a picnic and plenty of water to drink. (Gloves will be provided.)
- Accessibility
The sites, particularly around the balsam growing areas, are not very accessible to wheelchairs. There are no toilets on site.
- Other
Contact brecon@nationaltrust.org.uk if you are unable to attend, or if you have any questions.