Removing Floating Pennywort

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Start time: 10:30
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

Floating Pennywort is a non-native invasive species that covers the surface of ponds, choking out other plant life. We will be removing it from this medium sized pond set in a meadow on the edge of the village of Stock. For more information about Floating Pennywort, see here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/canal-and-river-wildlife/canal-and-river-invasive-species/floating-pennywort

Meeting place

Crouch Street, opposite the King's Arms pub, at 9.45.

what3words meeting point: ///jungle.exists.score

Activity location

Fenwick's Pond, Stock, Bellmans Farm Stock Road Stock, CM4 9BU

Site description

A medium sized pond, sheltered by large oak trees. One side is populated by Reed Mace. The wetter side of the pond is covered by Floating Pennywort.

Contact

Michael Padmore

Telephone: 07764 655682
Email: michael.padmore@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

TCV will provide waders and gloves and tools.

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Toilets

Back to search results