Please Note:

All events are volunteer honeysuckle removal unless otherwise noted.

unless otherwise noted. Registration is often requested—check each description.

Please bring sturdy shoes, water bottle and gloves (if you have them).

Each organization will have additional information on hand to help ensure the safety of participants.

Willow Staking Events:

February 28; 9 a.m.–noon

George Winter Park (401 Allen Rd, Fenton, MO 63026; meet at the Goode Shelter)

Organized by the Open Space Council

Volunteers will engage in willow harvesting activities including the cutting of native willow stakes, sharpening the tips of the stakes, and preparing the stakes for transport to their planting location. These willows will be planted the following day at Lower Meramec Park to help fight erosion on the riverbank.Register

February 29; 9 a.m.–noon

Lower Meramec Park (off 6841 Holzer Park Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128; meet in parking lot)

Organized by the Open Space Council

Volunteers will plant willow stakes directly into the riverbank using wooden or rubber mallets. These native willows will help stabilize the section of riverbank by providing a natural root system to fight erosion. Register

Honeysuckle Removal Events:

February 29; 8:30 a.m.–noon(2709 Shackelford Rd., Florissant, MO 63031; we will have directional signs off Shackelford directing to the meeting location on the property)Organized by The Nature ConservancyParticipants will need sturdy shoes, water bottle, work gloves (if you have them). We will provide tools and additional work gloves. For more information, contact Kristy Stoyer at kstoyer@tnc.org or (636) 346-6941. Register

Saturdays, Mondays, and Thursdays during March; 9 a.m.–noon Saturdays and Mondays and 8 a.m.–noon on Thursdays

Shaw Nature Reserve (307 Pinetum Loop Rd., Gray Summit, MO 63039)

Organized by Shaw Nature Reserve.

For more information, contact Mike Saxton at (314) 577-9535 or mike.saxton@mobot.org.

Register

March 7; 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Shady Creek Nature Sanctuary (112 W Kirkham Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119)

Organized by City of Webster Groves

For more information, contact Yvonne Steingruby at steingrubyy@webstergroves.org or (314) 963-5457.

March 14; 8:30 a.m.–noon

Creve Coeur Park

Organized by St. Louis Audubon Society

Bring your favorite lopper or saw. (We return to the “upper park” to continue clearing the plant from the upland forest. Use this address in your device: 13219 Streetcar Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. It's the address for Go Ape, but continue past it, past a ball field, tennis court and restroom. Park after the playground in the 1-way loop drive. We will meet at the Scout Shelter which will be on your right.) For questions, contact Mitch at stlaudubon@charter.net or (314) 599-7390. Register

March 27; 9 a.m.–noon

The Nature Institute (2213 S. Levis Ln, Godfrey, IL 62035)

We will hand pull and cut bush honeysuckle. We can provide hand saws and loppers, but feel free to bring your own gloves and tools (no power tools). Contact Eric Wright with any questions at ewright@thenatureinstitute.org.

March 27; 9 a.m.–noon

Heartland Prairie (4550 College Ave, Alton, IL 62002)

We will hand pull and cut bush honeysuckle. We can provide hand saws and loppers, but feel free to bring your own gloves and tools (no power tools). Contact Eric Wright with any questions at ewright@thenatureinstitute.org.

March 28; 8:30 a.m.–noon

Creve Coeur Park

Organized by St. Louis Audubon Society

Bring your favorite lopper or saw. (We return to the “upper park” to continue clearing the plant from the upland forest. Use this address in your device: 13219 Streetcar Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. It's the address for Go Ape, but continue past it, past a ball field, tennis court and restroom. Park after the playground in the 1-way loop drive. We will meet at the Scout Shelter which will be on your right.) For questions, contact Mitch at stlaudubon@charter.net or (314) 599-7390. Register

March 28; 9 a.m.–noon

Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve (631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL 62234; meet at the Pavilion)

Organized by Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve

To register email bhill@collinsvilleil.org or just show up.

March 28; 9–11 a.m.

Signal Hill Outdoor Classroom along the Signal Hill Bike Trail (22 Signal Park Lane, Belleville, IL 62223)

Organized by Heartlands Conservancy

Please contact Sarah Vogt, Conservation Manager, for questions or inquiries. (618) 566-4451 x 23 or sarah.vogt@heartlandsconservancy.org

Register

April 4; 9 a.m.–noon

Central Park Pool Parking Lot (16365 Lydia Hill Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017)

Organized by Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Art/ Chesterfield Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee

Bring your own gloves and loppers or small brunch cutting tools if you have them (no power tools please). To register, email Ann-Marie AStogoski@chesterfield.mo.us or call (636) 812-9502.