Location

• Wed 2 Jul 2025, 9:50am-3:00pm

3 positions available

Invasive species, such as himalayan balsam, can out compete our own native plants, leading to a mono-culture which is poor habitat for local wildlife. Once flowered, balsam can shoot 1000 seeds up to 7 metres, making an even larger area worse for native wildlife. 

The best way to deal with them is a satisfying pull and a snap before they are able to seed and spread.

About Wyming Brook Nature Reserve

Wyming Brook is often seen as our jewel in the crown. A Site of Special Scientific Interest, once set aside for the exclusive use of the nobility when it was part of the hunting and hawking grounds of Rivelin Chase, Wyming Brook’s babbling streams, mossy crags and sweet smelling pines are protected today as a valuable home to wildlife.

No specific skills required. Some level of physical fitness would be good however we will have regular biscuit breaks and can adapt the activity to all levels.

The most important thing is that you're willing to give it a go while being outside to enjoy the fresh air. 🌞

Invasive species have few predators in the UK and therefore are often able to out compete native plants. Without your support these plants can over run areas cutting out light for other plants and wild flowers.

This activity is particularly satisfying to be able to see the difference you've made before and after the day!

Please bring: Lunch, water, appropriate clothes and footwear for the weather and activities.

For this activity we recommend a long sleeved top and trousers.

To shorten the walk to the site, we'll be using on-street parking, NOT the Wyming Brook car parks.

There is plenty of street parking after double yellow lines but before bus terminus on Redmires Road

• Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DHjmayRCbLrEDH6C7
• What 3 Words: https://what3words.com/stars.swear.camera 

The 51 bus goes from Charnock, through the city centre and to Redmires Road via Broomhill.

Find out more about Wyming Brook:
www.wildsheffield.com/reserves/fox-hagg/

On site:
No facilities on site.

Off site:
Crosspool shops are a 5 minute drive away.
Sportsman Pub on Redmires Road.

Please contact us before the day to let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.

There is an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths but some sections are steep.

We will provide: Tools, PPE, safety talk, tea, biscuits 🍪

Further information about Wild Work Days and Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust can be found on our website.
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If you're looking for more information a different date for your team, that is not currently available here, then please get in touch via [email protected]