Volunteer: September Honeysuckle Hack at St. Vincent ParkWHAT: 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, September 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. Program: Community Stewardship Alliance at St. Vincent Park 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, September 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. Program: Community Stewardship Alliance at St. Vincent Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 5, 2026 Zip Code: 63121 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Honeysuckle Hack at Castlewood State Park on October 1stWHAT: 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 shoesWHAT 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 sprayREGISTRATION 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.Program: Operation Wild Lands 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 shoesWHAT 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 sprayREGISTRATION 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.Program: Operation Wild Lands Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 1, 2026 Zip Code: 63021 Allow Groups: Yes |