Opportunities From: Open Space STL

WHAT:  The north end of Unit 8 (part of Old Trees Area) is becoming choked with bush honeysuckle. But the white oaks, large cottonwoods and sycamore will appreciate the attention, as will the wildlife.

WHERE: Little Creve Coeur Ecological Area 152 River Valley Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Exact location here. 

We will assemble in the parking lot and then carpool to the work area near Highway 141.

 WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2026. 9am - 12 noon. Volunteer check-in will begin at 15 min before event. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes.

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Hand tools will be provided. If you prefer your own power tools, you are welcome to bring them

Sunscreen

Porta potties were present at the South Parking in December. Water for hand washing will be available

Herbicide use is encouraged but is optional; PPE is not optional for volunteers handling herbicide.

Bring a friend. If time and interest we can meet afterward at the Lakehouse Grill

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

In the event of severe weather, this event will be canceled. Volunteers will be notified via email and are encouraged to check our Facebook page (Open Space STL) for updates

The outfield fence at the city's only public baseball field is covered in invasive plants and could use some tidying up!

Join the Friends of Carondelet Park as we clean up the outfield fence to improve safety and visibility in the outfield.

We will begin with a quick safety and plant identification lesson before we get started. This event will be much simpler than other invasive removal events because we know that we need to clean up the entire fence. Everything must go!

If we have enough volunteers for the baseball field, some may split off and work on removing new honeysuckle sprouts in areas we cleared in 2025.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

The baseball field at the Carondelet Park Rec Complex, 930 Holly Hills Ave, St. Louis, MO 63111. Exact location here

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10am-2pm. Volunteer check-in will begin at 9:45pm.

What: Vent your frustrations on Asian Bush Honeysuckle and remove them from the landscape!

When: Saturday, March 14th, 8:30am-12pm. Volunteer check-in starts at 8:15.

Where: Meet at The Creve Coeur Lakehouse Bar & Grill parking lot. Exact location here.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes.

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them

Sunscreen

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

Through the CSA program, Open Space STL and the St. Louis County Department of Parks & Recreation partner to restore and actively manage Laumeier’s native oak woodlands—some of which are more than 100 years old. While often overlooked amid Laumeier’s nationally significant sculpture collection, these woodlands are vital ecological assets now threatened by invasive species, particularly bush honeysuckle.

“Open Space STL and St. Louis County Parks & Recreation are partnering through the Community Stewardship Alliance to restore the native oak woodlands at Laumeier Sculpture Park,” said Dennis Hogan, St. Louis County Department of Parks & Recreation. “These mature oak trees have survived tornadoes, ice storms, and decades of land-use changes, but the woodland ecosystem beneath them is struggling. Invasive honeysuckle is preventing sunlight from reaching native wildflowers and young oak seedlings, disrupting the entire web of life in the park. Oak woodland restoration at Laumeier will be about bringing change back to these woods. To do nothing is not an option. With volunteer effort and long-term commitment, we can begin reclaiming this landscape for native plants and the wildlife that depends on them.”

A Landmark Where Art and Nature Meet

Founded in 1976, Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the United States. Located on 98 acres in St. Louis County, Laumeier features more than 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures and serves approximately 360,000 visitors annually. Free and open daily, the park is internationally recognized and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, operating in partnership with St. Louis County Parks and Recreation.

Beyond its artistic significance, Laumeier’s open spaces and woodlands play a critical environmental role in the region—making stewardship and restoration efforts essential to its future.

WHAT: CSA volunteers will receive focused training to help remove invasive species, support native plant regeneration, and monitor long-term ecological health—work that benefits wildlife, park visitors, and the broader community.

WHERE: Laumeier Sculpture Park, West Entrance, 9050 Rott Rd, Sappington, MO 63127. Exact location here.

Please park in the West Entrance parking lot and follow the “Volunteers” signs to the Moss Shelter (here), where we will meet for orientation.

 WHEN: Saturday, March 14, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45 a.m.

WHAT TO WEAR:

●     Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves..

●     Sturdy shoes or boots

●     Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING:

●     A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

●     Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them

●     Sunscreen

●     Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided

Registration notes:

·         Work gloves, safety glasses and hand tools provided

●     Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

●     This volunteer opportunity is open to ages 13+. Children under 16 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

●     The annual OSC 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.

●     Contact Julia Norton at volunteer@laumeier.org with questions.

-Volunteers of all ages are welcome
-Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
-Volunteers 18 and under may not handle herbicides
-A signed OSC Liability Waiver is required prior to participation.

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

-Volunteers of all ages are welcome
-Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
-Volunteers 18 and under may not handle herbicides
-A signed OSC Liability Waiver is required prior to participation.

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

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:

WHAT TO BRING:

REGISTRATION NOTES:

We’re excited to invite you to this opportunity to help beautify Greensfelder Park. Together, we’ll be clearing invasive honeysuckle from the woods near the Dogwood Shelter and trail. This effort will not only enhance the scenic views from this popular spot but also help native species thrive.

WHERE: Greensfelder Park - Dogwood Shelter on Hencken Road. Exact location here.

WHEN: Sunday, March 22 from 9am to 12pm. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes.

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them. Electric Chain saws are ideal for cutting the larger bushes

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided (may not be necessary depending on the weather)

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 16 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

Help us plant 120 young whips (tiny trees) in some recently cleared stands in the park. In 2025, we hosted several invasive removal events to rid these areas of honeysuckle, wintercreeper, poison ivy and other unwanted species. Now it's time to establish a healthy habitat.

You will learn why planting very young trees in bulk is the best way to start a young forest.

The southeast corner of Carondelet Park, near the pickleball/tennis courts. The exact location can be found here. Park along Loughborough Dr, inside the park.

Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 10am to noon. Volunteer check-in will begin at 9:45 am.

Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes.

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Your favorite shovel, if you have one. We will have some, as well.

Gloves. We will have some, as well.

Sunscreen

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided.

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation.

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

In the event of severe weather, this event will be canceled. Volunteers will be notified via email and are encouraged to check our Facebook page (Open Space STL) for updates.

WHAT:  The north end of Unit 3 (called Wet Woodland even though it has been dry for years) is becoming choked with bush honeysuckle, and it's up to us to clear it out. The understory ephemerals will appreciate getting more sunlight, as will the wildlife.

WHERE: Little Creve Coeur Ecological Area Pavillion: start at South Parking 152 River Valley Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Exact location here.  We will meet at the pavilion 1/4 mile north of the parking area, drive through the gate, and park at the pavilion.

 WHEN: RESCHEDULED to SUNDAY March 29. Starting tIme moved later, now 10:00 AM to 1PM

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes.

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Hand tools will be provided. If you prefer your own power tools, you are welcome to bring them

Sunscreen

Porta potties were present at the South Parking in December, TBD for this date.

Water for hand washing will be available

Herbicide use is encouraged but is optional; PPE is not optional for volunteers handling herbicide

Bring a friend. If time and interest we can meet afterward at the Lakehouse Grill

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

In the event of severe weather, this event will be canceled. Volunteers will be notified via email and are encouraged to check our Facebook page (Open Space STL) for updates

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:

WHAT TO BRING:

REGISTRATION NOTES:

WHAT: 

Take a moment out of your busy schedule and join the Community Stewardship Alliance to remove invasive honeysuckle and winter creeper from the St. Vincent Park woodlands.

WHERE:

St. Vincent Park, 7335 St Charles Rock Rd, St. Louis, MO 63121. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot downhill from the pool.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/U9K3K2eNRXthg3u98

 WHEN: 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Saturday, April 4. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45 am.  

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes, we recommend long pants and sleeves

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

Sunscreen 

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them

Sunscreen

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

In the event of severe weather, this event will be canceled. Volunteers will be notified via email and are encouraged to check our Facebook page (Open Space STL) for updates.

-Volunteers of all ages are welcome
-Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
-Volunteers 18 and under may not handle herbicides
-A signed OSC Liability Waiver is required prior to participation.

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

We’re excited to invite you to this opportunity to help beautify the newest section of Greensfelder Park off of Forby Road in Eureka. Together, we’ll be clearing invasive honeysuckle along the edge of the native prarie. This effort will not only enhance the scenic views from this popular spot but also help native species thrive.

WHERE: Greensfelder Park - Abe Phillips Trailhead on Forby Road in Eureka. Exact location here.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 8 from 9am to 12pm. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes.

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them. Electric Chain saws are ideal for cutting the larger bushes

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided (may not be necessary depending on the weather)

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 16 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

SITE GRADE A - Flat, open. Suitable for all ages and with some limited mobility.

SITE GRADE B - Possibilities for unsafe items trash items such as drug paraphernalia, glass, etc. 

SITE LEADER: Marvin Crumer

WHAT: Volunteers will clean up in and around the tennis court area at St. Cyr Park in Bellefontaine Neighbors. In addition to cleaning up trash from the area, volunteers will also work together to remove honeysuckle from the tennis courts, taking the initial steps in revitalizing the courts for future use!

WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, April 11th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHERE: St. Cyr Park, 1105 St Cyr Rd, St. Louis, MO 63137. See map for exact location.

WHAT TO WEAR:

WHAT TO BRING:

REGISTRATION NOTES:

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:

WHAT TO BRING:

REGISTRATION NOTES:

-Volunteers of all ages are welcome
-Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
-Volunteers 18 and under may not handle herbicides
-A signed OSC Liability Waiver is required prior to participation.

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

-Volunteers of all ages are welcome
-Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
-Volunteers 18 and under may not handle herbicides
-A signed OSC Liability Waiver is required prior to participation.

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

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:

WHAT TO BRING:

REGISTRATION NOTES:

WHAT: 

Take a moment out of your busy schedule and join the Community Stewardship Alliance to remove invasive honeysuckle and winter creeper from the St. Vincent Park woodlands.

WHERE:

St. Vincent Park, 7335 St Charles Rock Rd, St. Louis, MO 63121. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot downhill from the pool.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/U9K3K2eNRXthg3u98

 WHEN: 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Saturday, May 2. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45 am.  

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes, we recommend long pants and sleeves

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

Sunscreen 

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them

Sunscreen

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

In the event of severe weather, this event will be canceled. Volunteers will be notified via email and are encouraged to check our Facebook page (Open Space STL) for updates.

What: Vent your frustrations on Asian Bush Honeysuckle and remove them from the landscape!

When: Saturday, May 2nd, 8:30am-12pm. Volunteer check-in starts at 8:15.

Where: Meet at The Creve Coeur Soccer Field, 2350 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146. Park in the lot near the lake, exact location here.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes.

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them

Sunscreen

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

-Volunteers of all ages are welcome
-Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
-Volunteers 18 and under may not handle herbicides
-A signed OSC Liability Waiver is required prior to participation.

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

We’re excited to invite you to this opportunity to help beautify the newest section of Greensfelder Park off of Forby Road in Eureka. Together, we’ll be clearing invasive honeysuckle along the edge of the native prarie. This effort will not only enhance the scenic views from this popular spot but also help native species thrive.

WHERE: Greensfelder Park - Abe Phillips Trailhead on Forby Road in Eureka. Exact location here.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 6 from 9am to 12pm. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes.

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them. Electric Chain saws are ideal for cutting the larger bushes

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided (may not be necessary depending on the weather)

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 16 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

-Volunteers of all ages are welcome
-Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
-Volunteers 18 and under may not handle herbicides
-A signed OSC Liability Waiver is required prior to participation.

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

Through the CSA program, Open Space STL and the St. Louis County Department of Parks & Recreation partner to restore and actively manage Laumeier’s native oak woodlands—some of which are more than 100 years old. While often overlooked amid Laumeier’s nationally significant sculpture collection, these woodlands are vital ecological assets now threatened by invasive species, particularly bush honeysuckle.

“Open Space STL and St. Louis County Parks & Recreation are partnering through the Community Stewardship Alliance to restore the native oak woodlands at Laumeier Sculpture Park,” said Dennis Hogan, St. Louis County Department of Parks & Recreation. “These mature oak trees have survived tornadoes, ice storms, and decades of land-use changes, but the woodland ecosystem beneath them is struggling. Invasive honeysuckle is preventing sunlight from reaching native wildflowers and young oak seedlings, disrupting the entire web of life in the park. Oak woodland restoration at Laumeier will be about bringing change back to these woods. To do nothing is not an option. With volunteer effort and long-term commitment, we can begin reclaiming this landscape for native plants and the wildlife that depends on them.”

A Landmark Where Art and Nature Meet

Founded in 1976, Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the United States. Located on 98 acres in St. Louis County, Laumeier features more than 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures and serves approximately 360,000 visitors annually. Free and open daily, the park is internationally recognized and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, operating in partnership with St. Louis County Parks and Recreation.

Beyond its artistic significance, Laumeier’s open spaces and woodlands play a critical environmental role in the region—making stewardship and restoration efforts essential to its future.

WHAT: CSA volunteers will receive focused training to help remove invasive species, support native plant regeneration, and monitor long-term ecological health—work that benefits wildlife, park visitors, and the broader community.

WHERE: Laumeier Sculpture Park, West Entrance, 9050 Rott Rd, Sappington, MO 63127. Exact location here.

Please park in the West Entrance parking lot and follow the “Volunteers” signs to the Moss Shelter (here), where we will meet for orientation.

 WHEN: Friday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45 a.m.

WHAT TO WEAR:

●     Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves..

●     Sturdy shoes or boots

●     Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING:

●     A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

●     Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them (no chainsaws)

●     Sunscreen

●     Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided

Registration notes:

·         Work gloves, safety glasses and hand tools provided

●     Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

●     This volunteer opportunity is open to ages 13+. Children under 16 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

●     The annual OSC 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.

●     Contact Julia Norton at volunteer@laumeier.org with questions.

We’re excited to invite you to this opportunity to help beautify the newest section of Greensfelder Park off of Forby Road in Eureka. Together, we’ll be clearing invasive honeysuckle along the edge of the native prarie. This effort will not only enhance the scenic views from this popular spot but also help native species thrive.

WHERE: Greensfelder Park - Abe Phillips Trailhead on Forby Road in Eureka. Exact location here.

WHEN: Sunday, May 24 from 9am to 12pm. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, we recommend long pants and sleeves, as well as closed toe shoes.

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them. Electric Chain saws are ideal for cutting the larger bushes

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided (may not be necessary depending on the weather)

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 16 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

WHAT: 

Take a moment out of your busy schedule and join the Community Stewardship Alliance to remove invasive honeysuckle and winter creeper from the St. Vincent Park woodlands.

WHERE:

St. Vincent Park, 7335 St Charles Rock Rd, St. Louis, MO 63121. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot downhill from the pool.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/U9K3K2eNRXthg3u98

 WHEN: 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Saturday, June 6. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45 am.  

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes, we recommend long pants and sleeves

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

Sunscreen 

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them

Sunscreen

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

In the event of severe weather, this event will be canceled. Volunteers will be notified via email and are encouraged to check our Facebook page (Open Space STL) for updates.

WHAT: 

Take a moment out of your busy schedule and join the Community Stewardship Alliance to remove invasive honeysuckle and winter creeper from the St. Vincent Park woodlands.

WHERE:

St. Vincent Park, 7335 St Charles Rock Rd, St. Louis, MO 63121. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot downhill from the pool.

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 WHEN: 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Saturday, October 5. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45 am.  

WHAT TO WEAR:

Clothes, we recommend long pants and sleeves

Sturdy shoes or boots

Dress for the weather!

Sunscreen 

WHAT TO BRING: 

A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!

Tools will be provided, but if you prefer your own, you are welcome to bring them

Sunscreen

Bug/tick spray, and some will be provided

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is encouraged in case of event rescheduling or cancellation

This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages. Children under 13 may volunteer only if accompanied by a parent or guardian and those 18 or under may not participate in herbicide application.

The annual OSC 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.

In the event of severe weather, this event will be canceled. Volunteers will be notified via email and are encouraged to check our Facebook page (Open Space STL) for updates.

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. 

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