Removing Himalayan Balsam from the River Crane

Help protect habitat and waterways from this invasive species

Richmond

Location
Tap Tavern
Princes Street
Richmond
TW9 1ED
Date and time
18:45 - 20:30
Monday, 7th of July 2025
Who this task will support
Friends of the River Crane Environment (FORCE)
The Friends of the River Crane Environment operate in the lower Crane Valley in Richmond and Hounslow. We work to improve local spaces along the lower Crane and Lower DNR corridors in collaboration with Richmond and Hounslow councils, the Crane Valley Partnership and other stakeholders. We are a community based organisation and work to involve local people in everything that we do to make the green spaces even greener and enjoyable to use!

Join us to wade into the River Crane (waders provided) and help with Himalayan Balsam removal. No experience necessary and everyone is welcome, including first timers. If you aren't happy wading into the water, land jobs will be possible too to help out!

We will be meeting at Tap Tavern for an intro and warm-up before running the 5.5km distance to the task. This is a longer run than normal so will suit those who like to pack in extra kms! But you are also very welcome to take public transport back or meet at the task, and there will be the option to join the run from St Margaret's too. Any questions, please just ask!

If you would like to meet at the task, this is the exact location: https://what3words.com/shot.varieties.listed

Who's going

  • Richmond runner
  • Liz

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Location
Tap Tavern
Princes Street
Richmond
TW9 1ED
Date and time
18:45 - 20:30
Monday, 7th of July 2025
Who this task will support
Friends of the River Crane Environment (FORCE)
The Friends of the River Crane Environment operate in the lower Crane Valley in Richmond and Hounslow. We work to improve local spaces along the lower Crane and Lower DNR corridors in collaboration with Richmond and Hounslow councils, the Crane Valley Partnership and other stakeholders. We are a community based organisation and work to involve local people in everything that we do to make the green spaces even greener and enjoyable to use!
Options are available to run between 5km and 11km in total

Remember that we run to and from the task, so you'll only be running for half this distance in one go.

This is a standard GoodGym group run. If you can't run for more than 15mins without stopping or you're worried about any aspect of the session, contact us or see if there's a starter session coming up in your area.

Tap Tavern
Princes Street
Richmond
TW9 1ED

Liz
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