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Volunteering day: Balsam Bashing

Join the Rangers to help them remove invasive species from the woodland.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

We will be removing Himalayan Balsam, an invasive species, to help protect the native flora and reduce flood risk.

Meeting at the upper car park at Midgehole, there will be a short walk to the site.

Please wear suitable clothing, bring a packed lunch, plenty to drink and work gloves if you have them.

Not suitable for young children, older children are welcome at this event with an adult. Please be aware there will be no toilet facilities available in the woodland.

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The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

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Meeting point

Meet at the upper car park at Midgehole

Suitability for children

Older children accompanied by an adult are welcome at this event

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable clothing, bring a packed lunch, plenty to drink and work gloves if you have them.

Contact info

Hardcastle Crags Estate Office/Gibson Mill

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