Himalayan Balsam, an invasive plant species, harms British ecosystems by outcompeting our native plants due to its fast spread and growth. Balsam Bashing events are an opportunity to put practical conservation into action. All equipment will be provided and our expert volunteers will be on hand to help.
Event information:
Meeting point: Woodland Trust Walker Fold Car Park, Walker Fold Road, Bolton BL6 6PR
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Activity location: Walker Fold Car Park and the Walker Fold Woods area
Duration: 2 hours
To ensure group safety and conservation of the area, numbers are limited.
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Further information:
- All ages of family are welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Dogs on leads welcome.
- When dressing for the outdoors, wear appropriate clothing that covers your skin to avoid getting bitten by ticks and stung by plants.
- Depending on the weather, you may need to wear suncream and a hat or bring waterproof clothing.
- Bring refreshments, including water and a packed lunch.
- Please make the Woodland Trust team aware of any medical issues before the start of the walk, e.g. asthma, diabetes, etc.
- Walker Fold car park has 60 spaces and is free but donations are welcome via our solar-powered car park machine.
- Walker Fold can have poor phone signal, please plan your route ahead of time.
- This event will be cancelled if there is severe weather. Please check your emails on the day before the walk and ensure you come in weather-appropriate gear.
If you have any questions, access requirements, or would like to join us but have any hesitations which we may be able to support you with, please get in touch: northernec@woodlandtrust.org.uk
Since limited spaces are available for our events, if you can no longer make it, we appreciate you letting us know.
How to cancel your ticket?
1: Log in to your Eventbrite account
2: Go to the top right corner and select 'Tickets'
3: Click on the event you wish to cancel
4: Click 'Cancel Order'
5: Then 'Yes, cancel this order'
You should then receive a cancellation confirmation to your email.
Alternatively, email: northernec@woodlandtrust.org.uk to cancel.
This event is ran by Woodland Trust staff and volunteers.
