Ozark Greenways Special March 17 Events

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First posted on 03-16-2007

Polk County Bike Club Invites Public to Assist in Clearing Storm Debris on Frisco Highline Trail
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 17
The Polk County Bike Club is leading a volunteer workday for Ozark Greenways to clear storm tree debris from the north half of the Frisco Highline Trail this Saturday, March 14, starting at 10 a.m. The public is invited to help. If possible, bring heavy rakes, saws, limb-loppers, work gloves, a water bottle and your lunch. Dress appropriately, including sturdy shoes.

Directions: Meet at State Highway U, where it crosses the Frisco Highline Trail at mile marker 31. See the Ozark Greenways website for trail map details. Highway U can be accessed west off Highway 13 a couple miles south of Bolivar.

For more information, contact: RSVP to Joel Schroeder, Polk County Bike Club – (417) 326-3105; http://www.polkcountybikeclub.org

Help Plant Trees on Ward Branch Greenway
9 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, March 17
Appropriately on St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll be putting some green in Greene County! Everyone is invited to join us for a tree planting on Ward Branch Greenway, in the Shadowood Subdivision section of the trail, which if east off south Campbell, just south of James River Freeway. This is a collaboration between Ozark Greenways, Greene County Resource Planning, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Missouri Department of Conservation, James River Basin Partnership and the Southwest Missouri Flyfishers.

By planting native tree species along the trail corridor, we will expand the riparian corridor to improve stormwater control, provide wildlife habitat and diversify the urban forest. If possible, bring shovels, spades, rock bars, heavy rakes, workgloves and a water bottle. Dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes.

Directions: Meet at the Belgian Waffle & Pancake House on the east side of south Campbell, just south of James River Freeway.

For more information, contact: Terry Whaley, Ozark Greenways – (417) 864-2014; Timothy Davis, Greene County Resource Management – (417) 868-4147
http://www.ozarkgreenways.org