Invasive Species Management at Blackcarr Woods

Volunteers removing green rhododendron bushes from woodland

Rhododendron removal at Mere Sands Wood - Alan Wright

Invasive Species Management at Blackcarr Woods

Location:
Blackcarr Woods, Heybrook Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 1PQ
Book
Help us to make a difference for nature at Blackcarr Woods, Wythenshawe, and join our hands-on invasive species removal session.

Event details

Meeting point

Entrance to Blackcarr Woods, opposite 12 Heybrook Road
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Date

Time
10:00am - 3:00pm
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About the event

Join us in taking care of the trees and work out your knees with some woodland practical volunteering in an an ancient woodland. 

Get hands-on and learn how to use tools like loppers and bow saws as well as our brand new tree poppers, to remove invasive species like Rhododendron and Snowberry.

You will learn how these actions support your local wildlife and have the opportunity to spend time outdoors with members of your local community.

Please note that you must be 16 or older to join this session. All abilities welcome and no experience is necessary. If you are under 18 and wish to book please contact us on the email below to arrange a parental consent form. 

Please book your FREE space below to ensure we have the right amount of tools and staff, we understand that plans change, so let us know in advance if you cannot make it. 

The session will still run in mild rain/bad weather, but we will contact you the day before if the weather forecast is too bad to be able to safely go ahead.

 

This session links to optional AQA classroom training on Monday 24th November 6-8pm, find out more here.

Booking

Price

Free

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only
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Mobility

We will be working on rough and uneven ground which may make it difficult for people with mobility limitations. There are no toilet facilities on site, the nearest are a 25 minute walk away in Wythenshawe Park.

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What to bring

Good strong footwear, waterproofs and warm clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty.

A packed lunch and plenty of drinks.

All tools and PPE will be provided.

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Parking information

There is on street parking near to the meeting point. Martinscroft is the nearest tram stop, and the 109 and 19 bus stops are within a 10 minute walk of the site.

Contact us

Cris Davenport