Site Leader: Besa Schweitzer
Site Grade: Flat. Open. Suitable for all ages and some with limited mobility.
WHAT: Join us at George Appel Park to remove trash from the park and areas surrounding the River Des Peres Watershed. This is a land-based cleanup. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt for participating in The Trash Bash!
This site also includes Storm Drain Marking, for any volunteers who are interested. Storm Draining Marking provides a visible reminder of the impact of improper waste disposal, and helps communicate to the community that storm drains can carry pollution to area rivers and streams. As a storm drain marking volunteers, you will be provided with a map and all the supplies to mark the location of storm drains, helping to maintain the health of our area waterways.
WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, October 25th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am.
WHERE: Meet at George Appel Memorial Park. see map for exact location.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Dress for the weather
Wear clothes that can get dirty
Closed-toe, sturdy shoes or boots
Hat & sunscreen
WHAT TO BRING:
A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!
Bug spray
REGISTRATION NOTES:
The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this cleanup opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here
A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 16
This land-based cleanup does not require a canoe/kayak
ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED to a post-cleanup celebratory picnic at Deer Creek Park! Enjoy food, drinks, comradery, and our youth event, Passport to Clean Water!
We'll also have a trash contest, with prizes for:
Biggest Trash
Weirdest Trash
Most Bottles of Fireball
Bring your trash to the picnic to win! (Trash must be brought to the picnic for us all to admire, unless it is too large to move.)
You can find more information about the picnic and Passport to Clean Water here.
The River Des Peres Trash Bash is a rain or shine event. In case of severe weather, please check our Facebook page (@openspacestl) and your email for updates.
