Tackling Himalayan Balsam
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Tackling Himalayan Balsam

Citizen Science Event led by expert Dr Fran Gianquinto & Colleagues and facilitated by Limerick City and County Council

By Limerick City and County Council

Date and time

Saturday, June 1 · 10am - 12pm GMT+1

Location

O'Brien's Park (Páirc Ó Briain)

Clare Street Limerick Ireland

About this event

  • 2 hours

This event involves physical activity. It is not suitable for under twelves anyone under 18 is the responsibility of guardian parent or carer. For health and safety reasons dogs should not be brought to this event.

Meet at the Bandstand in O Brien Park.


  • 10.00 – Meet and greet over coffee. Please bring your own reusable cup and water bottle to the event.
  • 10.10 – Short overview with Dr Fran Guinquinto
  • 10.30 – 1st session of Balsam pulling
  • 11.15 – Stretch and feedback
  • 11.30 – 2nd session of Balsam pulling
  • 12.15 – Stretch and feedback
  • 12.30 - Picnic lunch will be provided in O Brien Park
  • 13.30 – 3rd session of Balsam pulling
  • 14.30 - Event End

This event is facilitated by Limerick City and County Council in collaboration with the Heritage Council with funding from the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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