Sycamore Greenway: Hops vine removal + cleanup

Japanese hops, a rather invasive vine commonly found along riverbanks, has formed a persistent mat where a lot of litter blows into the Greenway, making cleanups difficult. We could use some hands to help pull up and pile the vines for the city to haul away.

Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes, gloves and clothing to protect their skin from poison ivy, thorns, ticks or other possible hazards. 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲. The terrain may be rocky and uneven. Let me repeat: long sleeves and pants are necessary. The hops vines have tiny hooks that can irritate the skin.

We will cut the vines with hedge shears (please bring if you have some), then drag and pile the vines for the city to clear away. We will also pick up the litter as we excavate it from under and around the vines.

We will meet near the intersection of Sycamore St. and Terrapin Dr. Closest option for parking is probably on-street parking along Terrapin, and then carefully crossing Sycamore, though you can also park due east of there on Gable street and walk the trail toward Sycamore St., or near the Sherman Dr. roundabout just south of the meeting spot.