National Public Lands Day work event set for Sept. 30 at George Washington Carver site

Nevada Daily Mail

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest volunteer effort to improve and enhance public lands. Join volunteers at George Washington Carver National Monument on Saturday, Sept. 30, for National Public Lands Day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers and park staff will be removing the invasive plant known as Japanese Honeysuckle. This exotic vine chokes out other plants that provide food for wildlife.

Volunteers are requested to register before Saturday by calling the park at (417) 325-4151. Plan to meet at 10 a.m. at the visitor center and be prepared to work in the woodlands, pulling out this ground-covering plant by the roots. There are briars, poison ivy, rocks, ticks, chiggers, and an occasional snake. Wear heavy pants or jeans, boots, a cap or hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, long sleeves, and gloves. The park will have a few pair of gloves for loan.

Please bring a bottle of water and a sack lunch. Soda pop and snacks will be provided by the Carver Birthplace Association.

Volunteers on National Public Lands Day conserve America's natural and cultural treasures.

George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of George Washington Carver: scientist, educator, and humanitarian. The monument is located two miles west of Diamond, Missouri on Highway V, then south ½ mile on Carver Road. For more information, please call the park at (417) 325-4151 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.