Land Based Cleanup: River's Edge Park | Grade A/B

Get Connected Icon Happens On Apr 12, 2025
Get Connected Icon 9am-11am
Expired

Description

SITE GRADE A/B - Some flat areas along a pathway. Some slopes. Some brush.

SITE LEADER: Scott Emmelkamp


WHAT: Volunteers will be cleaning up areas along the levee at River's Edge Park. Trash is spread out at the bottom of both sides of the levee along a 1-mile section.

Afterward, please join us at The Audubon Center at Riverlands for the Watershed Picnic & Festival and Passport to Clean Water educational event from 11am - 2pm to celebrate our efforts and hard work! The festival will be hosted by Open Space STL, The Audubon Center at Riverlands, The Army Corps of Engineers, and Leave No Trace, and will feature free food, drinks, and activities for the whole family!

We'll also have a trash contest for all clean up participants. Did you find the biggest trash? The weirdest trash? The most bottles of Fireball? Bring them to the picnic for bragging rights... and prizes!

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

WHERE: River's Edge Park,17125 N Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005 - see map for exact location. 


WHAT TO WEAR:

  • Dress for the weather

  • Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty

  • Sturdy close-toed shoes or waterproof boots

  • Hat & sunscreen

WHAT TO BRING:

  • A filled water bottle - we recommend reusable!

  • Insect repellant, if preferred

  • Sturdy gloves, if you prefer your own


REGISTRATION NOTES:

  • The annual OSC liability waiver must be signed before a volunteer can register for this cleanup opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here

  • T-shirts are available to volunteers who register in advance.

Details

Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Apr 11, 2025
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: In the case of inclement weather, volunteers will be notified of event cancellation.
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Trash bags and gloves will be provided
Get Connected Icon No restrooms available

Location

Get Connected Icon River's Edge Park
17125 N Outer 40 Rd,
Chesterfield, MO  63005