Balsam Bashing on the Shirebrook valley
Help remove this invasive weed before it goes to seed
Location
Shire Brook Valley Nature ReserveStone Lane , Woodhouse
Sheffield
S13 7BR
Date and time
10:00 - 13:00
Thursday, 12th of June 2025
Who this task will support
Weir fish pass surveys
Sheffield's industrial past saw the implementation of weirs on the River Don to power the factories. These flow control devices inhibit natural migratory paths for fish. To combat this, fish passes have been installed at the weirs throughout Sheffield. These are important for the movement of fish (particularly salmon) between habitats and breeding grounds. The Don Catchment Rivers Trust have been working on the River Don to bring back the salmon population to the area and now efforts are needed to maintain this. GoodGymers will be part of long term surveying and monitoring of the fish passes to ensure they have not been blocked and remain fully functional.
Join DCRT at the Shirebrook valley nature reserve to help with the satisfying removal of invasive Himalayan balsam.
Details: https://dcrt.org.uk/event/shire-brook-nature-reserve-balsam-bash-2/
Ideally email volunteer@dcrt.org.uk to let them know you're coming
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Location
Shire Brook Valley Nature ReserveStone Lane , Woodhouse
Sheffield
S13 7BR
Date and time
10:00 - 13:00
Thursday, 12th of June 2025
Who this task will support
Weir fish pass surveys
Sheffield's industrial past saw the implementation of weirs on the River Don to power the factories. These flow control devices inhibit natural migratory paths for fish. To combat this, fish passes have been installed at the weirs throughout Sheffield. These are important for the movement of fish (particularly salmon) between habitats and breeding grounds. The Don Catchment Rivers Trust have been working on the River Don to bring back the salmon population to the area and now efforts are needed to maintain this. GoodGymers will be part of long term surveying and monitoring of the fish passes to ensure they have not been blocked and remain fully functional.
Walkable
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.
Ideal for beginners
Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve
Stone Lane , Woodhouse
Sheffield
S13 7BR
Led by Rachel
"The race is long and, in the end, it's only with yourself"
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