Balsam Bashing Evening at Smithills Estate

Join us for a after work/school activity protecting our native flora as as we tackle the invasive Himalayan Balsam together.
About this Event

Himalayan Balsam, an invasive plant species, harms British ecosystems by outcompeting our native plants due to its fast spread and growth. Balsam Bashing events are an opportunity to put practical conservation into action. All equipment will be provided and our expert staff and volunteers will be on hand to help.

Event information:

Meeting point: Walker Fold Rd, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6GS
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Activity location:Walker Fold Woods and Paths

Duration: 2 hours

To ensure group safety and conservation of the area, numbers are limited.

Photo credits: WTML/SmithillsEstate

Further information:

• All ages of family are welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• When dressing for the outdoors, wear appropriate clothing that covers your skin to avoid getting bitten by ticks and stung by plants. Midges and horse flies are common on site so you may want to wear insect repellant.
• Depending on the weather, you may need to wear suncream and a hat or bring waterproof clothing.
• Bring any refreshments you may need, including water.
• Please make the Woodland Trust team aware of any medical issues before the start of the walk, e.g. asthma, diabetes, etc.
• Walker Fold car park has 60 spaces and is free but donations are welcome via our solar-powered car park machine.
• Walker Fold can have poor phone signal, please plan your route ahead of time.
• This event will be cancelled if there is severe weather. Please check your emails on the day before the walk and ensure you come in weather-appropriate gear.

If you have any questions, access requirements, or would like to join us but have any hesitations which we may be able to support you with, please get in touch: Alternatively, email: [email protected]

Since limited spaces are available for our events, if you can no longer make it, we appreciate you letting us know.

How to cancel your ticket?

1: Log in to your Eventbrite account

2: Go to the top right corner and select 'Tickets'

3: Click on the event you wish to cancel

4: Click 'Cancel Order'

5: Then 'Yes, cancel this order'

You should then receive a cancellation confirmation to your email.

Alternatively, email: [email protected] to cancel.

This event is ran by Woodland Trust staff and volunteers.