SITE GRADE A: Flat. Open. Suitable for all ages and some with limited mobility.
Note: this site was originally scheduled for The Mississippi Riverfront, close to River City Casino. Because of the rising water levels, the cleanup has been moved to the nearby Sister Marie Charles Park.
Site Leader: Jan & Bill McIliwee
WHAT: Volunteers will clean up Sister Marie Charles Park, near the Mississippi Riverfront.
After the clean up, join us at The Audubon Center at Riverlands for the Watershed Picnic and 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: 9-11am, Saturday, April 12th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am.
WHERE: Sister Marie Charles Park, 199 Elwood Ave, St. Louis, MO 63111 - see map for exact location.
Parking: Elwood Ave. holds about 6 cars on each side of the street. There is parking on S Broadway at Elwood if needed.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Dress for the weather
Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and wet
Sturdy closed-toe shoes or waterproof boots
Hat & sunscreen
WHAT TO BRING:
A filled water bottle - we recommend reusable!
snacks
Insect repellant, if preferred
Sturdy gloves, if you prefer your own
A trash grabber if you have one
REGISTRATION NOTES:
The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed before a volunteer can register for this cleanup opportunity.
Free t-shirts are available to those who pre-register.
