Help the Scottish Wildlife Trust in their ongoing task of invasive species control by helping remove Himalayan balsam plants.
A monthly work party is held at the Trust’s Spey Bay Wildlife Reserve, a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and connect with Nature. Join Beth our Reserves Project Officer to undertake essential reserve maintenance tasks at this wonderful coastal reserve. This month’s task will be the manual removal of two plant species: the Himalayan balsam and the small balsam. Invasive non-native species compete with our native fauna and flora for space and resources. Our efforts throughout the years have already made a huge impact, clearing areas on invasives and watching native species taking their space.
Meet at the Scottish Dolphin Centre car park, grid reference NJ3485265418.
For more information, please contact Beth Harwood at eharwood@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk or on 07920 468 567. If this is your first time volunteering at Spey Bay, please let Beth know before coming out, in case of a rare occasion when we may have to cancel due to extreme weather or illness.
Gloves and tools are provided, but please bring lunch, snacks and plenty to drink. Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear is recommended, including warm layers and waterproofs. If you have binoculars, please bring them! Any children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs except assistance dogs please.
For more information on future monthly work party tasks and other volunteering opportunities in the north of Scotland, please contact Beth; or visit scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer for general information about volunteering with the Trust.
Image: Spey Bay Wildlife Reserve © Beth Harwood, Scottish Wildlife Trust