Remove Himalayan Balsam from Ockwells Park

Help protect native biodiversity at Ockwells Park


Location
Ockwells Park
Maidenhead
SL6 3YX
Date and time
19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, 6th of August 2025
Who this task will support
Braywick Nature Centre
Working in partnership with Groundwork South, Braywick Nature Centre acts as a community hub to promote awareness of the natural environment with events, walks and talks across the borough, and through educational sessions for school, youth and other groups. The service also offers support for local conservation and amenity groups. The nature centre houses displays and exhibitions on wildlife, sustainability and local history, and has a large classroom for use by schools and other groups and is only open to the public when events are taking place. The nature centre is situated in an old stable block, originally part of the estate belonging to Braywick Lodge. The 19th century mansion house was demolished in 1969, however the stables were refurbished in 1989 to provide a centre for environmental activities in the borough.

Wednesday night is GoodGym night in Maidenhead, and this week we are venturing to Ockwells Park in Cox Green to do battle against invasive Himalayan Balsam. We will meet at Ockwells Park Car Park at 19.00 (what3words ///gallons.forum.port) and walk together a short distance to the area. Our task will be to pull up Himalayan Balsam, an invasive species, which can grow and spread dramatically and smother native species in the process. The roots tend to come up quite easily, making for a super satisfying evening!

Please note we will be working amongst nettles so long trousers and sleeves are a must. Please bring your gardening gloves plus any insect repellent and/or antihistamines if you are prone to bites or hay fever. Can't wait to see you there!


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Windsor and Maidenhead runner

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Location
Ockwells Park
Maidenhead
SL6 3YX
Date and time
19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, 6th of August 2025
Who this task will support
Braywick Nature Centre
Working in partnership with Groundwork South, Braywick Nature Centre acts as a community hub to promote awareness of the natural environment with events, walks and talks across the borough, and through educational sessions for school, youth and other groups. The service also offers support for local conservation and amenity groups. The nature centre houses displays and exhibitions on wildlife, sustainability and local history, and has a large classroom for use by schools and other groups and is only open to the public when events are taking place. The nature centre is situated in an old stable block, originally part of the estate belonging to Braywick Lodge. The 19th century mansion house was demolished in 1969, however the stables were refurbished in 1989 to provide a centre for environmental activities in the borough.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Ockwells Park
Maidenhead
SL6 3YX


Nicola H
Led by Nicola H

GoodGym Windsor and Maidenhead TaskForce member


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