Back to Nature: Honeysuckle Hack

Fall into the autumn by joining us to combat invasive species in our local parks!

As a part of our Operation Wild Lands program and the Missouri Department of Conservation's Back to Nature STL grant, the City of Crestwood is partnering with Open Space STL and Beautify Crestwood on a series of stewardship events at Crestwood Park. This volunteer opportunity will focus on removing the invasive bush honeysuckle shrub, vines, and other non-desirable plants from the park.

Due to the steepness of creekbanks, this event is not recommended to young children or those with limited mobility.

Register to volunteer at https://volunteer.openspacestl.org/need/detail/?need_id=1075849

WHAT TO WEAR:
• Long-sleeves and pants - there are some areas within the project site that have poison ivy
• 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

You may also like the following events from Open Space STL:

• This Thursday, 2nd October, 09:00 am, Honeysuckle Hack at Castlewood State Park in Valley Park
• This Saturday, 4th October, 09:00 am, Honeysuckle Hack and Native Planting at St. Vincent Park in Woodson Terrace
• Next Saturday, 11th October, 09:00 am, Honeysuckle Hack and Invasive Removal in Allenton

Also check out other Meetups in Crestwood.