Citizen Forester Balsam Bash at Lees Brook Nature Park, Oldham

The Details

Join us for a day of balsam bashing and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!

We’ll be heading down to Lees Brook Nature Park to manage and remove Himalayan Balsam, an invasive species. This species overcrowds our native woodlands, so we will be spending the day pulling balsam.

All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear – you may want long sleeves/trousers for working among the long vegetation! Drop in for an hour or stay the whole day – you will be guided throughout the day so no prior experience is necessary. This activity is suitable for all.

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm.
• 84 Turner St, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3JB
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Parking/public transport

• There is free on road parking on Edge Lane and Millstream Lane.
• The following bus routes stop on Lees Road (approximately 5 minutes from Lees Brook Nature Park) (Stop ID: MANATPDA): 84, 180, 343, 775, 784, 836, 861, S84.

About the site

Lees Brook Nature Park is a publicly accessible green space. The area where we will be working has uneven ground, thick vegetation and ground trodden paths. There will be access seating all day, and to a portaloo on site. If you are unable to find us on the day, call Hannah (07519 326206).

A member of City of Trees staff will greet you at 10am (what3words: ///forum.person.groom). If you arrive later, please contact Hannah on 07519 326206. You are welcome to join us for part of the day; however, if tasks are completed early, please be aware that the session may finish earlier than advertised.