The Missouri Invasive Plant Council, administered by MPF, has organized a Callery Pear “Buyback” event in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Joplin, Springfield, Lebanon, Hannibal, Poplar Bluff, and Columbia, MO on April 18, in partnership with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), and Deep Roots Kansas City (with…
by Tessa Wasserman Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter member Bush honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) has become a more publicly well known invasive species thanks in part to conservation efforts by many Missouri environmental organizations. Hundreds of volunteers have helped to remove this species in…
PUBLIC NOTICE Brought to you by Jean Ponzi Member, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter Trial of Bush Honeysuckle Wednesday April 4, 2018 – 1:00 p.m. The Old Courthouse – Downtown St. Louis Can a MAN take a BUSH to trial? What JUSTICE is possible when a PLANT that is…
By Besa Schweitzer Member, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter As part of the regional Honeysuckle Sweep Weeks project to stop the spread of this invasive plant and educate the public about the damage it is doing to natural areas, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter members will be hosting…
Join KDHX for a live recording of Earthworms with Jean Ponzi and free entertainment. Event: Invasive Species Follies Bush Honeysuckle, Mosquitoes and Us! Where: The Stage at KDHX 3524 Washington Avenue, mid-town St. Louis When: Sunday, March 26, 2017 -Family Matinee 1:00 p.m. -Adult Show 7:00 p.m. Food: Magnolia Café will be…
Invasive bush honeysuckle chokes out native species including trees, shrubs, and ground-layer plants because of multiple factors including its rapid spread, density, early shading, depletion of the soil, and suspected toxins (1). Not only that but it is difficult to remove because of its thick and gnarly wood, which creates…
As you can see from the photographs, bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) is thick and gnarly. Those characteristics along with being an aggressive plant are why it takes an army of volunteers to make a dent in the huge invasive population of this plant. Some St. Louis Wild Ones members are attending events this…
By Mitch Leachman Executive Director We had another fantastic year made possible by thousands of hours of service given by hundreds of volunteers just like you! We’re better off because of your service and hope to see you again this spring for one of these projects! Tuesday, March 8th at…
By Marsha Gebhardt President, St. Louis Wild Ones St. Louis Wild Ones is listed as a partner in the upcoming, first ever, Honeysuckle Sweep for Healthy Habitat. We encourage our membership and followers to participate in one or more of the planned bush honeysuckle removal projects between March 5 and March…
By Peter VanLinn What: Forest Park Forever honeysuckle removal and preparations for the Kennedy Forest Restoration Project When: Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Who: Individuals, small volunteer groups and families with children over the age of 12. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by…
