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How to battle invasive plants! - 26th April, 2026

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  • Location: The Raggat, Glenfaba Road, Patrick, Isle of Man, IM4 3ED
  • Date: Sunday, 26 April 2026

The event focuses on battling invasive plants by helping participants identify, report, map, and pull Himalayan Balsam. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for wet areas. This event is designed for those who enjoy getting actively involved and seeing immediate results.


Details

The aim of this event is to help people identify, report, map and pull Himalayan Balsam, which is an invasive plant. Wear appropriate clothes for outdoors in the Isle of Man and footwear suitable for wet areas. If you like getting stuck in and seeing immediate results, this is the event for you.

If you know you are allergic to anything you could find outdoors, bring the appropriate medication. The event will be at The Raggat, there are parking spaces at the entrance to the site on Glenfaba Road. It would be good if you can car share to avoid congestion. Although there is room for plenty of people a maximum of 20 are going to be able to benefit from the guided walk. Suitable for teenagers and above. For more info contact Roger at bankesjones@gmail.com.

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