Crane balsam bash, Hounslow

Join us for a free nature conservation session on the River Crane, pulling up the invasive Himalayan balsam plant in an easy and satisfying activity known as ‘balsam bashing’!

Meet at the Texaco Petrol Station on Baber Bridge at 2pm (13 Staines Rd, Feltham TW14 0HW, what3words: ///lawn.photo.racks, google plus code (can put into google maps): FH5X+C3 Feltham). We will finish back at the petrol station at 4pm. Please note that we will be working on uneven and potentially boggy ground and that accessing the balsam will involve a step down from the boardwalk. Please wear long trousers and long sleeves and sturdy shoes. Biscuits will be provided but please bring a bottle of water!

Please sign up here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EYFA

If you have any questions please email charlotte@habitatsandheritage.org.uk

If you can’t find us on the day then please call 07942 279785.

This session is part of our Take Me To The River project. Learn more about this project at https://bit.ly/TMTTRiver

Sunday 22 June 2025 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (UTC+01)

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