Friends of Fletcher Moss are taking on the Himalayan Balsam plants in the park and surrounding area before their exploding seedpods spread another generation of this invasive species far and wide.

This tall attractive plant with masses of pink flowers was introduces by the Victorians to enhance their garden displays.  Now it is an unwanted pest, stifling native plants and clogging up wetlands.  Unfortunately it spreads furiously as rivers can carry its seeds even further afield.  ‘Bashing’ the plants down or pulling them out in June prevents the seeds developing and so gives some limitation to the Balsam’s spread.

South Manchester Swifts will be there with a stall, leaflets, examples of swift boxes and callers and our ‘All things Swift’ display.  Come along and find out more – we can advise you on how to put up swift boxes on your house to give more chance for these endangered birds to breed.

There’ll also be a Picnic in the Park and other stalls and things of interest.

See you there!