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River Rother Balsam Bash NFM

06-08-21 All day
David Clayton's Farm NFM
Address: Ave Farm, Chesterfield

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we tackle the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam along the banks of the River Rother, helping to increase the diversity of plants and protect the river banks.

We will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 3pm with breaks for tea and lunch. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. You will need to bring appropriate outdoor clothing – long sleeves, trousers and sturdy footwear are recommended. 

If you are not yet signed up to volunteer with us, please do so by emailing [email protected]

 
Please note there is limited parking available at the meeting point. If you intend to drive it would be greatly appreciated if you could park nearby and walk to the meeting point. The Avenue Country Park car park is about a 15 minute walk away (see map below). If you are not familiar with the area and would like more info on parking options, please contact us at [email protected].

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    Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove debris from the rivers near Spital Trail.

    When: Thursday 28th November 2024, 10am - 1pm

    Where: Meet at the end of Clayton St, Tannery S41 0DU.
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    What to bring: We provide all of the equipment on the day however please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work including sturdy shoes or boots and long trousers. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size. 

    What to expect: We will be working along the paths by the river, collecting litter and brining it back up to the road. We will aim to remove large items of litter from the river banks/in the river but will evaluate the safety of this on the day. We will have a break at 11:30 am for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT. 

    Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice below. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting project volunteer office Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.

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