Community Stewardship Alliance at Gravois Creek Conservation Area

Through a collaborative partnership led by Open Space STL, the Community Stewardship Alliance (CSA) is a conservation program intended to provide focused, trained volunteer leadership to restore and maintain Gravois Creek Conservation Area. We welcome our Besa Schweitzer  and Erin Goss as our newest Ambassadors to the CSA program! Join us for an event, meet our site ambassadors, and learn more about how you can become part of the team!

Gravois Creek CA is owned and managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation and is a 13.7 acre area that provides forested open space adjacent to St. Louis County's Grants Trail and is transected by Gravois Creek. Many visitors pass through on Grants Trail and stop to bird-watch. There are many opportunities for stewardship projects, including invasive plant removal, native planting, trash cleanups and more. Click here for more information on Gravois Creek CA.

Our CSA partners include Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Great Rivers Greenway District, Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Master Naturalists Great Rivers Chapter, Missouri Stream Team, Open Space STL, St. Louis Audubon Society, St. Louis County Parks, and St. Louis County Parks Foundation.

For The Environment

CSA projects at Gravois Creek Conservation Area will include:

• Invasive species management - Whether it be bush Garlic mustard, bush honeysuckle, Callary pear, or non-native thistles, battling invasive species is a constant, ongoing challenge in our parks and public spaces. If you're interested in protecting our natural communities and the animals that rely on them, consider joining us for one of our invasive species removal projects at the park. 
• Litter pickups - Volunteers helped remove dozens of pounds of trash from the area at the 2022 River des Peres Trash Bash.

For The Community

CSA projects at Gravois Creek Conservation Area benefit:

• Community members and volunteers by helping to create lasting relationships that empower local friends and neighbors while bringing people together who value this community treasure and want to see it sustained and thrive.
• Park & trail users by improving the landscapes and beautifying the park for everyone who enjoys these outdoor spaces for recreation.