CONTINUING EVENTS
Balsam Pull Markeaton Park to Ford St
Pulling the Balsam allows our native plants to grow which provide winter shelter and food for wildlife. Please wear clothing which covers arms and legs and waterproof/sturdy footwear. Protective gloves and training provided.
We have already cleared long stretches of the brook. Balsam Pull continues through July and early August when conditions permit. To be added to the select list of pickers please e-mail Lynne pr@markeatonbrook.net or text or leave message on our events line 0753 0505 107.
Practical Tasks last Thursday of every month.
A group of members
carry out maintenance along the Brook including litter clearances,
balsam removal, species recording and other tasks depending on the
season. We welcome anyone who can offer a little of their time to
come along and help us. Equipment is provided. Times and meeting
places vary each month, and these events are weather dependant. To
join this group contact us on 0753 0505 107 or at
mail@markeatonbrook.net.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Interested in Bio-Diversity? Then help us stop Himalayan Balsam from taking over everywhere!
Join with the Friends of Markeaton Brook to defeat the invasive Himalayan Balsam and restore our native species. There isn't much time left this year to stop the plant from going to seed and so prevent it from spreading further next year. Many thanks to everybody who has helped out so far. We hope you can find the time to come and take part on one of dates below. It's a very satisfying feeling when you've finished to see how much Himalayan Balsam has been cleared away.
Meet us at Mundy Play Centre car park on Markeaton Lane (OS ref SK332379, SatNav DE22 4NH) on the following dates:
Thursday August 5th 2010 6pm to 8pm
Thursday August 12th 2010 6pm
to 8pm
Thursday August 19th 2010 6pm to 8pm
Thursday August 26th
2010 6pm to 8pm
Allestree blue and red route buses stop nearby. Don’t forget to wear clothing that covers your arms and legs. We’ll provide protective gloves.
Have a look at our news page for any further updates
Please send your ideas or requests for future events to mail@markeatonbrook.net