Opportunities From: Open Space STL

WHAT: Welcome the spring by joining us to combat invasive species in our local parks! 

As a part of our Operation Wild Lands program and the Missouri Department of Conservation's Back to Nature STL grant, Open Space STL is partnering with the City of Crestwood and Beautify Crestwood on a series of stewardship events at Crestwood Park. This volunteer opportunity will focus on removing the invasive Bush honeysuckle shrub from the park.

*Due to the steepness of creekbanks, this event is not recommended to young children or those with limited mobility.* 

WHEN: 9am - 12pm, Saturday, March 21st. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45 am. 

WHERE: Meet at the Crestwood Park Lower Pavilion, Lindenhurst Dr, St. Louis, MO 63126. Volunteers can park in the lot off Lindenhurst Dr, just behind Long Elementary -- see map for exact location. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Long-sleeves and pants - there are some areas within the project site that have poison ivy Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty Closed-toe shoessunscreen 

WHAT TO BRING:

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable! Your own work gloves/tools, if preferred - otherwise they will be provided Bug/tick spray

REGISTRATION NOTES:

Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups the day of are always welcome. This opportunity is not intended for children under 12.  The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here. Must be 18 years or older to handle herbicide. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

WHAT: Come join Open Space STL and its community of volunteers as we support Castlewood State Park staff in the removal of invasive Bush honeysuckle from woodlands within the park.

This volunteer efforts is part of OS-STL's Operation Wild Lands program (OWLs), which seeks to aid in the proactive management of public open space, improving wildlife habitat and nature-related outdoor recreation opportunities across the St. Louis region. 

WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, April 4th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHERE: Castlewood State Park, 1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021. Volunteers will meet at Shelter 1, near the playground/picnic area and across from The River Scene Trail. Exact meeting location here. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Dress for the weather Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty Closed-toe shoes

WHAT TO BRING:

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable! Your own work gloves/tools if you prefer - otherwise, they will be provided Sunscreen Bug/tick spray

REGISTRATION NOTES:

The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are always welcome.  Must be 18 years or older to handle herbicide. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

WHAT: Come join Open Space STL and its community of volunteers as we support Castlewood State Park staff in the removal of invasive Bush honeysuckle from woodlands within the park.

This volunteer efforts is part of OS-STL's Operation Wild Lands program (OWLs), which seeks to aid in the proactive management of public open space, improving wildlife habitat and nature-related outdoor recreation opportunities across the St. Louis region. 

WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, April 18th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHERE: Castlewood State Park, 1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021. Volunteers will meet at Shelter 1, near the playground/picnic area and across from The River Scene Trail. Exact meeting location here. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Dress for the weather Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty Closed-toe shoes

WHAT TO BRING:

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable! Your own work gloves/tools if you prefer - otherwise, they will be provided Sunscreen Bug/tick spray

REGISTRATION NOTES:

The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are always welcome.  Must be 18 years or older to handle herbicide. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

WHAT: Come join Open Space STL and its community of volunteers as we support Castlewood State Park staff in the removal of invasive Bush honeysuckle from woodlands within the park.

This volunteer efforts is part of OS-STL's Operation Wild Lands program (OWLs), which seeks to aid in the proactive management of public open space, improving wildlife habitat and nature-related outdoor recreation opportunities across the St. Louis region. 

WHEN: 9:00am, Thursday, April 30th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHERE: Castlewood State Park, 1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021. Volunteers will meet at Shelter 1, near the playground/picnic area and across from The River Scene Trail. Exact meeting location here. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Dress for the weather Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty Closed-toe shoes

WHAT TO BRING:

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable! Your own work gloves/tools if you prefer - otherwise, they will be provided Sunscreen Bug/tick spray

REGISTRATION NOTES:

The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are always welcome.  Must be 18 years or older to handle herbicide. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

WHAT: Come join Open Space STL and its community of volunteers as we support Castlewood State Park staff in the removal of invasive Bush honeysuckle from woodlands within the park.

This volunteer efforts is part of OS-STL's Operation Wild Lands program (OWLs), which seeks to aid in the proactive management of public open space, improving wildlife habitat and nature-related outdoor recreation opportunities across the St. Louis region. 

WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, October 1st. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHERE: Castlewood State Park, 1401 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021. Volunteers will meet at Shelter 1, near the playground/picnic area and across from The River Scene Trail. Exact meeting location here. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Dress for the weather Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty Closed-toe shoes

WHAT TO BRING:

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable! Your own work gloves/tools if you prefer - otherwise, they will be provided Sunscreen Bug/tick spray

REGISTRATION NOTES:

The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are always welcome.  Must be 18 years or older to handle herbicide. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.