Community Stewardship Alliance at Jefferson Barracks Park

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 Jefferson Barracks Park. We welcome Bob Ochs as our newest Ambassador to the CSA program! Join us for an event, meet our site ambassador, and learn more about how you can become part of the team!

Jefferson Barracks Park is owned and managed by St. Louis County Parks 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 Jefferson Barracks Park.

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 Jefferson Barracks Park 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. 

For The Community

CSA projects at Jefferson Barracks Park 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.