Tag Archives: Trail Work

Trail Work at SMP

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Michael R

I spent a most satisfying 6 hours today at Shawnee Mission Park with 3-6 others from Earth Riders Trails Association building about an eighth mile of new trail.  I’d previously worked only on existing trails so it was interesting to … Continue reading →

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Hacking the heck out of the hated honeysuckle

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Michael R

I spent much of the morning cutting down Asian bush honeysuckle at George Owens Nature Park in Independence.  This stuff is an invasive species that is taking over many wild areas.  It can grow 4-6 feet per year, is generally … Continue reading →

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Perry Lake work day #1

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Michael R

I spent much of the day last Saturday at Perry Lake clearing brush from a hiking trail with a group from the Sierra Club and the Kansas City Outdoor Club.  The entire trail runs about 30 miles and I want … Continue reading →

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