JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 6, 2020 – Join millions around the world in celebration of the 52nd annual Earth Day from 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 22 by volunteering to participate in a Honeysuckle Hack. Participants should meet at the Windsor Trailhead, located at mile post 248, to sign in and begin service.
Bush honeysuckle is a fast-growing, non-native shrub that steals sunlight native plants and tree saplings need to survive in all Missouri ecosystems. If bush honeysuckle is allowed to grow unchecked, forests, parks and trails can be invaded so densely they are rendered nearly unusable for native plants and many species of wildlife. Removing invasive bush honeysuckle shrubs also improves forest health and the aesthetic value of Katy Trail State Park so future generations can enjoy the park's beauty and recreational opportunity for years to come.
Individuals, families, groups and organizations are encouraged to volunteer. To allow team members to prepare projects, registration is required. To register or for more information, call Knob Noster State Park office at 660-563-2463.
Participants should bring work gloves, insect repellent, snacks and drinking water and wear closed-toe shoes.
The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.