CANCELLED: Community Stewardship Alliance at Jefferson Barracks Park - June 21, 2025

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Description

Unfortunately, this program has been cancelled for this weekend, and will be rescheduled for the fall, when it's a little cooler out.

WHAT:  Please join us at Jefferson Barracks Park for tree/sapling re-caging at the Don Young Cork Ball Fields.

Almost 50 trees planted in last year have outgrown their protective fencing. Wider protective cages will guard the growing trees from deer and people. We will also spread new mulch around the trees.

WHERE: Jefferson Barracks Park, at the cul de sac parking lot by the cork ball fields. Exact location here.

 WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 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

  • Work gloves

  • 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

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.


Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 12 and 116.
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Get Connected Icon Register by Jun 20, 2025
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Inclement Weather Plan: 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.
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Location

Get Connected Icon Jefferson Barracks Corkball fields
Gregg Road and North Road West
St. Louis, MO  63125