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Event Details:

This event is all about supporting local communities to get rid of riverbank balsam and establish an annual monitoring programme.

All are welcome, no experience necessary and no equipment needed. Join us for a rewarding, fun and invigorating way to spend your day! And by pulling out invasive, non-native Himalayan balsam, you’ll be helping to protect our rivers and native wild plants. It’s easy, fun and a good workout! 

All ages – under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

If you're planning on coming to this event, you'll need to let us know by completing the sign up form below, by emailing [email protected] or by phoning us on 01768 866788. If you email us then let us know the he name of the event, the name(s) of participant(s), a contact phone number and any additional needs that you may have.

Good to know

Here's some useful information if you're planning to join this volunteer event. If you have any questions about this event, please get in touch with [email protected] or phone the office on 01768 866788. We'll send you more information on meetings points and what to bring etc. once you have registered.

  • What to wear:

    Old clothes – long-sleeve tops, trousers, waterproofs and gardening or work gloves (we can lend you some!) Covering arms and legs is important as you might be pulling out Himalayan balsam in nettles and thistles! Wear wellies or sturdy shoes/boots.

  • What to bring:

    Drinks, hats, sunscreen and waterproofs (just in case) and lunch if you plan to stay all day.

Sign up for the Daleraven beck community balsam bash

We'll email you a precise meeting point and send you further details and information about the day's volunteering activities nearer the date so do check your inbox. If you have any questions in the meantime then get in touch with us via [email protected] or by phoning the office on 01768 866788. 

Select the date(s) you want to attend:


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Date of birth

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It's really important that we have the contact details of someone we can contact in case of an accident or emergency.

This is the phone number of someone we can contact whilst you're out volunteering with us in case of emergency.

Do you have any disability, illness, allergies or conditions?

All information you provide will remain confidential. We want you to have a good experience and stay safe and happy while volunteering with us. We will do our best to reduce or remove barriers to volunteering and will use the information you provide to make reasonable adjustments (where possible)

Do you experience any other restrictions or barriers that might impact your volunteering?

eg. caring responsibilities, mobility, language, technology? All information you provide will remain confidential, but anything you share can help us put things in place to ensure that you have a good experience volunteering with us. Please provide brief details and tell us about any specific requirements you might have.

Consent 
14th May
Time:
10:00 – 15:30
  • Volunteering

Community Balsam Bash: Daleraven Beck

All are welcome, no experience necessary and no equipment needed. Volunteer with us for a rewarding, fun and invigorating way to spend your day! Booking required.

Price: Free

Organised By: Eden Rivers Trust

Location: Daleraven beck near Kirkoswald

You'll need to book via the form below or contact us via email to attend

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