Biodiversity heroes needed ๐ฆธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฟ Bash the burdock BEFORE it gets nasty @ Elthorne Park ๐ฅ
Remove plants that get a little bit too invasive
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Biodiversity heroes needed ๐ฆธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฟ Bash the burdock BEFORE it gets nasty @ Elthorne Park ๐ฅ
Remove plants that get a little bit too invasive
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About this session
โ What Are We Doing?
Ealing Rangers would welcome some help improving the biodiversity of Elthorne Park by tackling the unruly burdock. Left unchecked, it can quickly overtake large areas, preventing other plants from thriving. Later in the season, it also produces sticky burrs that cling to dogsโ fur, clothes, and even GoodGymersโ hair! Luckily, the burrs havenโt appeared yet โ so itโs the perfect time to attack and curb the invasive plants before they become a nuisance. Weโll be digging, chopping, and collecting burdock to help keep balance to the area.
๐ When and Where? ๐
The Run
- ๐ 18:45
- ๐ Ealing Broadway Station
- ๐ 3.5 km one way
No Running? No Problem! ๐ง
- ๐ 19:10
- ๐ in Elthorne Park by the Trumpers Way entrance (map)
- ๐ดโโ๏ธ You can make your own way by cycling or walking
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Comment below if you're meeting us at the task
๐ What Do I Need To Bring?
- gardening gloves
- clothes with long sleeves and legs if you don't want to get stung or scratched by nettles or brambles
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