Join us to tackle invasive Himalayan Balsam on the banks of the River Dean with the KRIV Countryside Volunteers!

To register for this event please sign up via this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/673116929857 

We are joining up with the KRIV countryside volunteers to tackle invasive Himalayan Balsam at the top end of it's distribution along the River Dean. By starting at the top we can reduce spread and reinfestation downstream into the rest of the River Dean and River Bollin catchments.

We will be meeting at the Barn at Savio House, Ingersley Rd, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5RW. We will then walk down the Gritstone Trail, past Waulkmill and on to the site - the walk takes around 10/15 minutes.

This work party will run from 10am until approx. 3:00pm, but you are welcome to join in for as little or as long as you want. Work will involve hand pulling of balsam plants and potentially "bashing" using hand tools to prevent it from going to seed and spreading further. Full training will be provided.

The session is outdoors so make sure you have waterproofs and sun protection as needed. Bring plenty of food and water to keep you going. Bring your own work gloves if you have them (we will have a small number available to borrow if you don't have your own). Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear, wellies or good boots are best. Long trousers and long sleeves are advised to protect your arms and legs, as balsam often grows alongside nettles and brambles!