Please Note:
- While the Missouri Botanical Garden is not the organizer of any of the events listed below, we strongly encourage all volunteers to follow CDC recommended guidelines for safety and prevention of the spread of COVID-19 when participating in Honeysuckle Sweep events.
- 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.

March 2, 8 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 4, 9 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 4, 9–11 a.m.
Honeysuckle Removal at Oak Haven Park (Gilbert Ave and Oak Haven Ave, Rock Hill, MO 63119)
Organized by City of Rock Hill
To register: Email knieman@rockhillmo.net
Bring: work gloves and pruning tools
March 4, 8:30 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle Hack at Mallard Lake (2160 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146. Check-in will be at the Lakehouse Bar and Grill parking lot)
Organized by Open Space Council
Register
Bring: water bottle, work gloves/tools if preferred
Provided: gloves, tools, bug/tick spray
Wear: long-sleeves and pants, clothes you don't mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen
March 7, 8 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 9, 8 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 11, 9 a.m. noon
Honeysuckle Removal at Castlewood State Park (1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021)
Organized by Open Space Council
Register
What to bring: a filled bottle of water—we recommend reusable! Your own work gloves/tools if you have them, bug/tick spray, if preferred
What to wear: dress for the weather, wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, wear closed-toe shoes, wear sunscreen
Provided: gloves and tools, snacks
March 11, 9 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 14, 8 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 14, 1–6 p.m.
Honeysuckle Sweep at Shady Creek (112 W. Kirkham)
Organized by Webster Groves
Contact: steingrubyy@webstergrovesmo.gov
Bring: safety glasses, gloves, water bottle, bug spray, weather appropriate clothing
March 16, 8 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 17, 9 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle Sweep at The Nature Institute (4553 Levis Lane, Godfrey, IL)
Organized by The Nature Institute
Register
Bring: gloves and water, and wear closed-toe shoes with long pants. Safety glasses if preferred
Provided: hand tools
March 18, 8:30 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle Removal at 2350 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Organized by Community Stewardship Alliance
Register
March 18, 9 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 21, 8 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 23, 8 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 25, 9 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle Removal at Crestwood Park (9739 Meadowfern Dr, St. Louis, MO 63126)
Organized by Open Space Council
Register
Recommended ages 12 and older
What to Wear: Long-sleeves and pants, clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen
What to Bring: A filled bottle of water—we recommend reusable, your own work gloves/tools, if preferred—otherwise they will be provided, bug/tick spray, if preferred
Provided: tools and gloves, snacks
March 25, 9 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle Removal and Native Planting at St. Vincent Park
Organized by Community Stewardship Alliance
Register
Wear: dress for the weather, wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen
Bring: a filled bottle of water—we recommend reusable! Your own work gloves/tools if you have them. Bug/tick spray, if preferred
March 25, 9–11 a.m.
Honeysuckle Removal at Spanish Lake County Park
Organized by Larry Conant
Email Larry at l_conant@hotmail.com to sign up
March 25, 9 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 28, 8 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them
March 30, 8 a.m.–noon
Honeysuckle and Privet Removal at Shaw Nature Reserve
Organized by Missouri Botanical Garden
Register
Bring: work gloves and safety glasses if you have them