We will be removing Himalayan Balsam – an invasive, non-native species – from the river bank. This plant has shallow roots which erode the soil on river-banks, and ‘exploding’ seeds which allow it to spread and colonise wide areas, preventing the growth of other plants. We will be hand-pulling the plants, which are easily removed from the soil, before they form new seeds and safely disposing of them.
All equipment will be provided but please wear long sleeves (to stop nettle stings), sturdy shoes and bring waterproofs. We will bring the tea, coffee and biscuits! We offer volunteer expenses for public transport and vehicle mileage.
Meeting point: In the lay-by next to the Dell Cafe on Greenfield Lane, next to the entrance to Hexthorpe Flatts park (see map for more details).
Want a taste of River volunteering?
As part of Volunteers Week, we’re hosting a drop in session at our office between 1pm-3pm. There will be tea & cake and the opportunity to a member of the team about volunteering on the Living Heritage of the River Don project.
Meet us at our offices in the Log Cabin at St Catherine’s House, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QP.
All equipment will be provided but please wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes and bring waterproofs.
We will bring the tea, coffee and biscuits! We offer volunteer expenses for public transport and vehicle mileage.
*Please note we have changed this event from vegetation works to a litter-pick.
Meeting point: At the end of Northfield Road, Rotherham, S60 1RR. We will be working on the footpath by the canal.
Come and join our clean-up of this littered water-course! We’ll be removing the dead trees, debris and litter from the river. Wear practical clothing and sturdy shoes, wellies or waders will be needed to work in the water.
10am-2pm, with a break for refreshments!
Directions: Meeting on the Manvers College land (access by walking up the footpath at the junction between north street and wood street, between the allotments). At the end of the footpath cross over the small foot-bridge, our gazebo base-camp will be on the right. See map for more details.