Join us for a guided walk in Elnup woods and bash Himalayan Balsam as we find it.

Meet up at the woods entrance on Parkbrook Lane, WN6 8AF on 7th June at 11am

This is a fun and satisfying activity for everyone, as we all enjoy the beauty of these ancient woodlands along Mill Brook.

Though this plant can look lovely, it is extremely prolific and invasive, and it’s a danger to our native woodlands, rivers and canals. So let’s all pitch in!

We will help everyone to identify the correct plants, and will show the correct method for bashing

The walk is suitable for families and adults; it’s around 1.6 miles long loop and has steps and uneven paths. We’ll be walking, but stopping and starting a bit, so we expect it to take around 1.5 -2 h

You don’t need to book, but if you want to text 07768202818 to let us know if you’re coming, and we’ll know to wait.

Volunteer balsam bashing events can make a real difference in protecting our waterways. You can read more about the dangers to native wildlife and our rivers here canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/canal-and-river-wildlife/canal-and-river-invasive-species/himalayan-balsam

Event organised by the Community Patch CIC and funded by National Lottery Environment fund