Learn about Himalayan balsam, help protect our river, waterways and green spaces, and get involved in balsam pulling this summer
Join us at Cwmbran Boating Lake for the launch of the Big Balsam Bash – a community effort to tackle the invasive plant Himalayan balsam and protect our local rivers and wildlife.
This is a free, family‑friendly drop‑in event running throughout the day. You don’t need any experience, tools, or to stay for the whole time – just pop along and get involved in a way that suits you.
🌱 What’s happening on the day?
You can:
- Learn how to identify Himalayan balsam
- Find out why it’s a problem for rivers and wildlife
- Have a go at pulling balsam plants with guidance from the team
- Chat to us about future volunteer pulling sessions
- Sign up to “adopt a patch” and help look after a stretch near you
We’ll be on hand to answer questions, show safe pulling techniques, and explain how small actions can make a big difference when we work together.
Who is this event for?
- Local residents & families
- Anyone curious about nature or invasive plants
- People who might like to volunteer but aren’t sure where to start
You don’t need to book for a specific time – just drop in between 10am and 2pm and look out for the gazebo in the South Carpark: https://what3words.com/match.chose.giving
What to bring
- Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
- Gloves if you have them (we’ll have some available)
- Water / snacks if you plan to stay a while
This is a Local Places for Nature event funded by Welsh Government
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Dysgwch am Jac y neidiwr, helpwch i ddiogelu ein hafonydd, ein dyfrffyrdd a’n mannau gwyrdd, ac ewch amdani i daclo Jac y neidiwr yr haf hwn
Ymunwch â ni ar safle Llyn Cychod Cwmbrân ar achlysur lansio Ymgyrch Clec i Jac – ymdrech gymunedol i fynd i'r afael â'r planhigyn ymledol Jac y neidiwr, a diogelu ein hafonydd a’n bywyd gwyllt lleol.
Dyma ddigwyddiad galw heibio am ddim, i'r teulu oll sy’n rhedeg trwy gydol y dydd. Nid oes angen unrhyw brofiad nac offer, ac nid oes angen aros am y cyfnod cyfan – dim ond galw draw a chymryd rhan mewn ffordd sy'n addas i chi.
🌱 Beth sy'n digwydd ar y diwrnod?
Bydd cyfle i:
· Ddysgu sut i adnabod Jac y neidiwr
- Darganfod pam ei fod yn broblem i afonydd a bywyd gwyllt
- Rhoi cynnig ar dynnu’r planhigyn gydag arweiniad gan y tîm
- Sgwrsio â ni am sesiynau gwirfoddol i daclo’r planhigyn yn y dyfodol
- Cofrestru i “fabwysiadu darn bach o dir” a helpu i ofalu am ardal sy’n agos atoch chi
Byddwn wrth law i ateb cwestiynau, dangos technegau tynnu diogel, ac esbonio sut y gall camau bach wneud gwahaniaeth mawr pan fyddwn yn gweithio gyda'n gilydd.
I bwy mae’r digwyddiad hwn?
- Trigolion a theuluoedd lleol
- Unrhyw un sy’n chwilfrydig am natur neu blanhigion ymledol
- Pobl sydd â diddordeb mewn gwirfoddoli ond nad ydynt yn siŵr ble i ddechrau
Nid oes angen i chi drefnu amser penodol – dim ond galw heibio rhwng 10am a 2pm a chadw llygad am y gasebo ym Maes Parcio'r De: https://what3words.com/match.chose.giving
Beth fydd angen cofio
· Dillad ac esgidiau sy’n addas i’r awyr agored
- Menig os oes gennych rhai (bydd rhai ar gael gennym ni)
· Dŵr / byrbrydau os ydych chi'n bwriadu aros am gyfnod
Mae hwn yn ddigwyddiad Lleoedd Lleol ar gyfer Natur sy’n cael ei ariannu gan Lywodraeth Cymru