Please Note:
- All events are volunteer honeysuckle removal 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
Mighty Rivers Center (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 Conservancy
Participants 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.