Friends of Whirlow Brook Park

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Friends of Whirlow Brook Park are restoring the park and gardens which have been neglected. This involves planting, digging, weeding...

Balsam Bashing - 13th June

13 Jun 2026 09:30

Help Whirlow Brook Park keep the Balsam population under control!

It’s that time of year again when the dreaded Himalayan Balsam is flowering along the Limb Brook. Help us keep this invasive species under control and protect our park!

Overview of Project

The Friends of Whirlow Brook Park group started in March 2021, so a relatively new park group. It became a registered charity in July 2023.  The park is situated on Ecclesall Rd South on the right hand side as you are coming from the City Centre. It is set back from the road on a small crescent and has a long drive up to the main car park.

This Role Involves

Himalayan Balsam is an invasive species of plant that if left unchecked will come to dominate large areas of the valley near water courses and kill native plants. The plant needs to be removed before it can set seed. Yoy will be manually pulling the plants before they set seed. We will be meeting at the upper car park behind the hall at 9:30am.

Location

Whirlow Brook Park, S11 9QD, Upper Car Park behind the hall

Skills/Experience Required

None! Some experience with plants is helpful but not necessary

Benefits to Others

-Keeping Sheffield's parks clean and looking nice -Helping the Friends of Whirlow Brook Park stop the spread of an invasive species

Benefits to the Volunteer

-Learn more about your local environment -Meet new people -Useful experience and knowledge for anyone interested in preservation or gardening

Role Duration

One day, 13/06/26, 9:30 to 13:00

Time Commitment (hours Per week/month/year, etc)

Approx. 3.5 hours

Training Information

You will be given full instructions on what to expect and a health and safety talk. Please wear appropriate clothing and boots or wellies as it can get quite muddy - not white trainers! . All tools and gloves are provided.

Expenses Information

Reasonable expenses covered

DBS required?

No
  • Area of InterestCommunities, Environmental action, Outdoors
  • Academic Course RelevanceEnvironmental Sciences, Humanities
  • One off / Give it a GoOne off / Give it a Go
  • Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff

Employability skills

  • Communication and Listening 0
  • Partnership Working 0
  • Problem Solving 0
  • Team Work 0