Strothers Interchange Native Planting

## Details

Join the local Thomas Hart-Benton Group of the Sierra Club on Saturday, May 31 (postponed from 5/24) when we begin our planting at the intersection of I-470 and Strother Road! (This event was previously classified as an "Outing" and listed on another MeetUp page, but because I am not able to be there on the 31st, we had to change the nature of the event.)

While the photo above shows the area as it existed a week ago, it will change greatly in the next week. We have enlisted the assistance of MODOT, who sprayed and killed the existing fescue, making the area ready for the spreading of Annual Native Seeds. We expect to see a very nice color mixture within a month.

Where to meet: Due to limited parking along the exit ramp at Strothers, meet at the MoDOT Maintenance garage parking lot, 3050 NE Independence, Lee's Summit 64064, at 9:45.

Where to Meet: We will meet at the MoDOT Maintenance garage parking lot, 3050 NE Independence, Lee's Summit, MO 64064, at 9:45 for sign-in.

What to Wear: Dress appropriately for the weather. Keep in mind that there may be wet or muddy areas. Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes. Bring work gloves and a rake, if you have them. Don't forget water and a snack. Be prepared for tick and chiggers!

About the Sierra Club: The Sierra Club is America's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with over 3.5 million members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.

Why America must protect 30x30 (w/ Sen. Tom Udall, Dr. Enric Sala) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4VmOchhp8o

Regarding COVID-19: a mix of vaccinated & unvaccinated people might be on this Outing, & we ask each person to be responsible and not participate if you've recently had any symptoms or exposure to an infected individual or have COVID-19.