Join the Invasive Plant Species Bee
The city of Oulu and The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation Oulu department are joining together to arrange Invasive Plant Species Bees in the public areas of the city. At the Invasive Plant Species Bees, we combat the invasive species Himalayan balsam. The regions are separated from areas utilized in the Crowdsorsa mobile game which also combats Himalayan balsam (read more in Finnish).
Invasive species overtake areas from native species. Combatting invasive species is important in order to conserve biodiversity. The events are open for everyone and they last about 2–3 hours. You don’t need previous experience, instruction is given on site.
Thursday June 25, Alppila, Topeliuksenpuisto Park at 17.00–20.00
Wednesday July 1, Mannisenoja at 17.00–20.00
Monday July 6, Letonniemi at 17.00–20.00
Friday July 10, Oulunsalo, Hulluoja at 17.00–20.00
Wednesday July 15, Iinatti at 17.00–20.00
Saturday July 25, Pyykösjärvi at 17.00–20.00
Register for the bees beforehand using the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation Oulu Department’s form or by e-mail: oulu@sll.fi. In the email, tell how many people are coming and possible allergies or dietary restrictions. You can register for multiple events at once. If you come with a group, you can register multiple people with the same form.
Volunteers are provided a snack. We are gathering registrations to estimate how much food to bring. Registration does not bind you to participate, and we don’t keep your information beyond the events. During the events, volunteers are insured by the organizer in case of accidents or medical needs that may occur during the event.
Bring with you: a filled water bottle, rubber boots, jacket, long pants, and work gloves. You may also bring, for example, a mosquito head net if you wish.
You’re warmly welcome to volunteer with us!