Youth conservation event - rhododendron removal
Join us to take part in rhododendron removal on the Smithills Estate to develop your green skills and help nature.
Smithills Estate, Bolton
Come along to help remove invasive rhododendron plants from the Smithills Estate.
You'll be joined by two of our staff members, who will guide you as we work together to remove this damaging, non-native plant from key areas on the site.
This event is part of a three-month series of events aimed at giving young people aged 13-17 experience in conservation work. All young people need to be accompanied by a supervising adult, who will be welcome to join in the activity.
We are running these sessions to recruit young volunteers for the Smithills Estate. Once registered as a volunteer, young people can attend regular volunteering sessions without their accompanying adult. Our young volunteers will carry out a variety of conservation tasks on the last Sunday of each month in 2025. They will meet and work as a team whilst supervised by Smithills Estate staff members.
We are keen to welcome more people to the team to build new skills, make friends and gain experience that makes your CV stand out.
This is a free event but booking in advance via Eventbrite is essential.
This event is suitable for young people aged 13-17. All young people must attend with a supervising adult.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. All equipment and training will be provided on the day.
Please make the Woodland Trust team aware of any medical issues before the start of the event.
This event will be cancelled if there is severe weather. Please check your emails on the day before the walk.
When and where
- Date: Sunday 30 March, 10am–12.30pm.
- Price: free, but donations to support the management of our woodlands are welcome.
- Location: Smithills Estate Walker Fold car park, Walker Fold Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 6PR.
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Grid reference: SD 67633 12120. - Parking: free parking is available at the Smithills Estate Walker Fold car park, Walker Fold Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 6PR.
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Grid reference: SD 67633 12120. - Access: this event will include some manual labour. If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch at northernec@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
- Dogs: only assistance dogs are allowed.
How to book
This is a free event but booking in advance via Eventbrite is essential.
If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch at northernec@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
