Honeysuckle Hackathon

Kirkwood will host its 3rd-annual Honeysuckle Hackathon in Meramec Highlands Quarry at Dee Koestering Park (Quarry Park), October 21-26, and volunteers are needed. Kirkwood Parks' Department has fought bush honeysuckle in its parks for years. The goal for this fall's event is eradicating it from the entire park, an area of approximately nine acres. 

Bush honeysuckle is an invasive plant species that degrades woodlands, fields, and stream banks into impenetrable thickets, lacking ecological, economic, or recreational value. It was originally imported from Asia and has no natural competition in North America. The woody bush can grow to the size of a small tree and will quickly overwhelm and destroy native bushes, trees, and flowering plants, on which birds, pollinating insects, and other wildlife depend for food and healthy habitat.

To volunteer for a three-hour shift or more, visit http://bit.ly/2oaFhQl. Volunteers must be 16 years old or older or accompanied by an adult. Trained leaders and staff will work with volunteers to ensure their safety. Tools and refreshments will be available.

Questions can be addressed to Kylie Christanell at 314-984-5993 or by email: [email protected].

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Time: 08:00 - 16:30