1. Public Engagement - Himalayan Balsam pulling - Rotherlands Nature Reserve 2026
PeCAN , West Sussex Rivers Trust and Petersfield Town Council are seeking volunteers to help with Himalayan Balsam pulling along our local waterways. Himalayan Balsam is an invasive plant species threatening our rivers. This weed tends to shade out other native species and when it dies back leaves waterway banks bare and vulnerable to erosion.
Rotherlands Nature Reserve.
Saturday 20 June 10.00-12.00
Tuesday 30 June 9:30-12:30
Thursday 23 July 18:00-20:00
Sunday 2 Aug - 13:00-15:00
Please arrive at 10 minutes before the start time.
Meet: Petersfield Leisure Centre Car Park, Penns Place, Petersfield.
What to Bring: drinking water, hat, sunscreen, gardening gloves, weather appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes/walking boots. We recommend wearing long-sleeved tops and full-length trousers.
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 9:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, August 02, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
