Activities taking place throughout the INNS week, ranging from Balsam Bashing to other public events at various locations.

You can find out more about INNS week here: http://www.nonnativespecies.org/index.cfm?sectionid=132 

Join Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers Nik and Emma to make a rustic plant support or platter!

We will be aiming to make a rustic plant support or platter from materials found on the nature reserve, depending on what needs pruning. Bring thick gardening gloves and secateurs as we will try to weave what we find which may be prickly!

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free. Suitable for anyone over the age of 12.

For more information and to book a ticket please visit the website below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/country-crafts-tickets-324675532257?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Everyone is invited! 

Discover the wildlife living here, and see how many different species you can record!

Activities include bird walks, pond-dipping, environmental art, children's activities, wildlife stands, refreshments and much more...

Funded by United Utilities CaST fund.

For more information please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

A morning spent controlling Himlayan Balsam in Bowdon, where we have had breat success in doing this in previous years.  

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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A session controlling Himlayan Balsam on the Carrs in Wilmslow, where we have had breat success in doing this in previous years.  

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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Balsam Bashing morning, invasives control.

Balsam Bashing afternoon, invasives control.

Balsam Bashing morning, invasives control.

A 4-hour session combining the community-led control of invasive species, Himalayan Balsam, plus foraging tuition with an expert!

This workshop is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild plants that will be found on the day, along with as much Himalayan Balsam removal as you like!

Sessions will be split in half, with 2 hours spent foraging and 2 (or more if you'd like!) hours spent Balsam bashing.

For more information and to book a ticket please visit the website below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foraging-workshop-and-balsam-bash-at-mottram-hall-tickets-271056556457?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Balsam Bashing day, invasives control. Clearance of encroaching vegetation on footpath.