Balsam Bashing at Hope Wood

Thursday 4 June 2026: Balsam Bashing at Hope Wood; 10.30am – 2.30pm.

It’s that time of year again with the Himalayan balsam beginning to show its face in several places. Can you help ParkLife SW clear Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Horse Brook? If this aggressive non-native invasive plant is allowed to set seed, it spreads like wildfire along streams crowding out the native plants and wildflowers that we’re trying to encourage.

Please join us: Tools provided, wear appropriate clothes, shoes & gardening gloves.

Follow ParkLife signs from the Palstone Park Rec. 

Organised by Park Life in conjunction with Sustainable South Brent and South Hams District Council