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Action for Silk Stream - Balsam Bash

By: Thames21
Date:
Thursday, 26th Jun 2025 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Unitas Building
76 Montrose Avenue, Montrose Park
Edgware
London
HA8 0DT
Price:
Free
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This Barnet Climate Action Month, join Thames21 for one of their Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days, held on the last Thursday of June.

The session will involve removing the invasive plant Himalayan Balsam, which out-competes native plants and increases the risk of bank erosion. 

Volunteers will pull the plant out from the banks so that it cannot self seed and grow again next year.


Where to meet:

Meet outside the Unitas building in Montrose Park.

Nearest tubes are Burnt Oak or Colindale stations.

What to Bring:

Dress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles.

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, along with all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event.

We look forward to welcoming you!


Email helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions, including about accessiblity.

Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day.

Balsam Bash
Balsam Bash