Esk Volunteer Day: Invasive Species Sweep including Fireside Lunch
We’re running our second volunteer day of the year on Sunday 28th June as part of Invasive Species Week 2026. Join us for an Invasive Species Sweep of the lower slopes of Esk Mountain. We have six non-native alien invasive plant species on our hit list: Rhododendron ponticum, Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (Montbretia), Bamboo spp, Griselinia littoralis, Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle) & Picea sitchensis (Sitka spruce). We will be digging, cutting & treating the species listed & where appropriate recycling the removed material. This might include feeding plant material to our Tamworth pigs or making it into wood chip.
This volunteer day includes a 2-course fireside lunch in the middle of the day as a thank you – book your spot as spaces limited to just 12.
- Learn how to identify these six non-native alien invasive plant species & how to effectively remove them.
- Be part of helping restore nature on Esk Mountain
- Learn about the ecology of the site & wider landscape
- Lunch will include a hearty savoury dish, dessert & drinks
EVENT OVERVIEW:
10am: Meeting at the foot of Esk Mountain – main carpark with toilet facilities & gathering space for welcome & prep inc H&S briefing & demo.
10.30 – 1pm: Invasive Species Sweep – Morning Session.
1pm: Gather at woodland kitchen for 2-course fireside lunch
2 – 4.30pm: Invasive Species Sweep – Afternoon Session.
5pm: Pack-down, tidy up & finish.
*Please note timings are approximate & will be adapted to the weather conditions on the day & the needs of group participants*
Book at the link below.