Asian Bush Honeysuckle
Eradication Day
at Dobbs Park
March 19, 2011
TREES Inc. in partnership with Sycamore Trails RC&D, Terre Haute Parks and Recreation, and the Wabash Valley Audobon Society conducted an Asian Bush Honeysuckle Eradication Day at Dobbs Park on Saturday, March 19, 2011.  The beautiful forest of this city park in particular, on the city's east side, has been overrun with this destructive invasive species.  As one moves about the east side in general it's easy to get a sense of just how big a problem this is becoming.

Numerous events of this kind have taken place at Dobbs Park over recent years and visible results are showing but, there's a long way to go.  Efforts must continue to solve a serious problem that threatens to destroy the beauty and draw of Dobbs Park. 

What exactly is Asian Bush Honey Suckle and why is it so destructive.  Click these links to learn more ...
Midwest Invasive Plants Network
Definition
Larry RosehheimPeggy Esau and Granddaughter MeganTerre Haute South Vigo students:  Thomas King, Morgan Patterson, Alina Thomas, Kevin Montgomery,  Courtney Weaver, Chris Gonzo, and Christian KirbyISU Zeta Tau Alpha students Katie Green of Carmel and Jennifer Groth of Terre HauteISU students Mieke Tackett - Chi Omega, and Alpha Sigma Alphas Megan Whitacre, Taylor Valandingham, Victoria Pelly, Kelsey Mancock, Sydney Valandingham, Brittany Garwood, and more Alpha Chi Omegas Sara Hochgesang and Laura StechmillerISU Zeta Tau Alpha students Melanie Davis and Keri OgaraISU Zeta Tau Alpha students Lyndsey Erwin and Katy WanningerLauren Joyal - Terre Haute South Vigo High School student
Karen Staub of Sycamore Trails RC&DJane Morse, TREES IncMarcia Haverty, Dobbs Park VolunteerGirl Scouts Troop 64 and 4-H members Carolyn Watson - Leader, Shay Allen-Johnson, Crimson Tennis, Christiana Wittenmyer, Caitlynn Rogers, and Loren Watson - Assistant and husband of CarolynEric Morse, volunteer and son of Jane MorseJohn Morse - volunteer and husband of Jane MorseSycamore Trails RC&D members Raoul Moore, Bill Cary, and Bev Pestel
Image Gallery One
Image Gallery Two
An Environmental and Beautification - Earth Day Committee Project
Curse of the Bush Honeysuckle ... Pics & Treatment
Asian Bush Honesuckle(s) - Purdue Extension
Asian Bush Honesuckle Fact Sheet