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.
Special Opportunity:
A New Way to Remove Honeysuckle: Root Docking Training Workshop
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Two Shifts: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. OR 1:30–4 p.m.
Al Foster Memorial Trail
Join us for a hands-on training workshop on Root Docking, a manual approach to removing invasive honeysuckle. This is an excellent hands-on learning opportunity to learn about the root docking method. Workshop participants will learn about the advantages and benefits of the method, how to properly and safely use the tools needed to conduct root docking, and have the opportunity to practice the method in the field on the Al Foster Memorial Trail. Space is limited to 20 people for each shift. Attendees must be 16+ years of age to participate. Space is limited and registration is required—please register at: rootdocking2020.eventbrite.com. Special thanks to Great Rivers Greenway, the L-A-D Foundation and Open Space Council members for their support!
November 7 and 21; 9 a.m.–noon
Creve Coeur Park
Organized by St. Louis Audubon Society
Help us remove the non-native invasive Bush Honeysuckle shrub from the upland forest of the Upper Park at Creve Coeur Park. Bring your favorite lopper or saw. Registration is required. For questions, contact Mitch at stlaudubon@charter.net or (314) 599-7390. Register
November 7; 8:30 a.m.–noon
Paul A. Schroeder Park (359 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO)
Organized by the City of Manchester
Bring sturdy shoes, bug repellent, water, gloves, loppers and/or a sharp trench spade if you have one. Be prepared to wear a cloth mask all morning. Register by calling the office at (636) 391-6326, x 400.
November 7; 9 a.m.–noon
Rayburn Park (746 Rayburn Ave, St. Louis, MO 63126)
Organized by the City of Crestwood Beautification Committee
Parking is available off of Rayburn Ave or the end of Fox Creek Ct. Participants should meet near the large playground area. Volunteers should bring their own gloves, water bottle, loppers, and hand saws. Register by sending email to beautifycrestwood@gmail.com or call Angie Weber (314) 583-0971.
November 7; 9 a.m.–noon
Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve (631 Willoughby Ln, Collinsville, IL 62234)
Organized by the Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve
Tools will be provided, but you may bring you own hand snips or loppers and work gloves. Registration is not required. Contact BobbieSue Hill with questions: (618) 980-2004 or email bhill@collinsvilleil.org.
November 14; 9 a.m.–noon
Spellman Park (Park is located east of Spellman Avenue north of the intersection of Spellman Ave. and Joshua Drive)
Organized by the City of Crestwood Beautification Committee
Participants should meet near the playground area. Volunteers should bring their own gloves, water bottle, loppers, and hand saws. Register by sending email to beautifycrestwood@gmail.com or call Angie Weber (314) 583-0971.
November 14; 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Woodland Park (Pine Lake Road, Collinsville, IL 62234)
Organized by the Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve
Tools will be provided, but you may bring you own hand snips or loppers and work gloves. Registration is not required. Contact BobbieSue Hill with questions: (618) 980-2004 or email bhill@collinsvilleil.org.
December 5; 10 a.m.–noon
George Winter Park (401 Allen Rd., Fenton, MO 63026)
Organized by the Community Stewardship Alliance
Join us for a volunteer workday to harvest willow stakes at George Winter Park on the morning of Saturday, December 5th. The stakes will then be transported to Lower Meramec Park where they will be planted along the riverbank in the afternoon. You can also learn about an exciting opportunity to become an Ambassador for the Community Stewardship Alliance program which launches in 2021. Check-in and registration is at 9:45a.m. Volunteers will meet at the Goode Shelter at George Winter Park - 401 Allen Rd, Fenton, MO 63026. For questions, contact the Open Space Council at 314-835-9225.
Register