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For any queries related to this session please contact Maria Gill

Phone: 07912432826

By volunteering with St Nicks, you are:

Creating bigger, better and more joined up habitats across York
Supporting a local charity
Giving back to the local community
Helping to make York a greener city
Making wildlife and habitats more resilient
Learning new skills
Team building

Himalayan balsam removal:
River Foss - Haxby

Join us at West Nooks and help to improve the riverbanks by pulling out invasive plant, Himalayan balsam. Balsam can completely dominate an area, creating a monoculture which diminishes our all important biodiversity. By removing balsam, we are minimising it's spread across our watercourses and making room for native wildflowers and plants which, in turn, support other species like bees, butterflies and water voles.

This session will take place at West Nooks Water Meadow (YO32 3FD). There are no facilities on site, but there are several nearby cafes where we can use facilities. The session is suitable for groups of 5-15 people. If your group is bigger than this, please get in touch and we will see what we can do.

Book this session for your team by clicking below, or for more information, contact Maria Gill by emailing maria@stnicks.org.uk.

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Over more than two decades, volunteers and supporters have made St Nicks what it is today: a flourishing hub of green inspiration for the city. You can help grow the green heart of York by joining St Nicks. Your support will help us sustain and expand our work.

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Volunteer Sessions

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By volunteering with St Nicks, you are:

Himalayan balsam removal:River Foss - Haxby

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Himalayan balsam removal:
River Foss - Haxby