Volunteer: Honeysuckle Hack at Busch Greenway

Saturday, March 29, 20259:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Details

Duckett Creek Trailhead

Busch Greenway, Duckett Creek Trailhead, Saint Charles, MO, USA

Please park at the Busch Greenway, Duckett Creek Trailhead.

Volunteers are needed to help Great Rivers Greenway staff remove invasive bush honeysuckle on Saturday, March 29th from 9AM to 11AM!

Volunteers will remove invasive bush honeysuckle along the Busch Greenway in the city of St. Charles, by cutting the plant with handsaws or loppers, dragging, and piling debris. No experience is necessary for this activity, but it does involve physical labor and walking in the woods over varying terrain.

No experience necessary; Great Rivers Greenway staff will teach volunteers how to identify, remove, and treat bush honeysuckle.

What to wear: Please dress for the weather and bundle up. Long sleeve shirts, pants and closed toe shoes are required. Eye protection and gloves will be provided.

What to bring: All tools will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own loppers or hand pruners if you have them. Please bring a water bottle to help us reduce plastic waste. Light snacks and water will be provided.

Note: This event is limited to ages 13 and older.