Volunteer Day

River Waring – Balsam bash

Tuesday 4th July 2023

50 events to celebrate the Lincolnshire Wolds' 50th Anniversary

Volunteer Day

River Waring – Balsam bash

Tuesday 4th July 2023

West Ashby – Balsam Bash

Date – Tuesday 4th July

Time  – 10.30am – 3pm

Please let us know if you’re coming to a volunteer day

 

This particular site is a private residence so please email for details of the location and parking

  1. Suitable outdoor clothing such as waterproof and long-sleeved top and trousers.
  2. Suitable footwear – sturdy walking boots or wellingtons.
  3. A pack lunch and a drink.
  4. Medication for yourself if you require it (please notify the volunteer coordinator before the day or before work starts)
  5. Emergency contact details

About the site

The owners of this fantastic site have been bravely battling balsam for many years and are making some headway but we’re here to give them a helping hand to eradicate this invasive species.

Himalayan balsam is a non-native species of plant and, although a hit with the bees, overshades our native bankside flowers then dies back in the winter leaving the banks open to erosion as the root system binding the soil disappears.

50 for 50 – Celebrating 50 years of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

Celebrating the designation of the Lincolnshire Wolds in 1973 partners at the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service are facilitating and delivering 50 events throughout 2023 to celebrate their 50th anniversary!

Donations are welcome to support the fantastic work of the the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire Air Amublance Charitable Trust – JustGiving Page