Site Leader: Janet & Bill McIliwee
Site Grade: C - Some heavy trash. Steep slopes. Full mobility needed. Sites containing inappropriate trash (condoms, drug paraphernalia) will also be ranked as C even if it is not difficult terrain.
WHAT: Join us on the Mississippi Riverfront, behind River City Casino to remove trash from the parks 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!
WHEN: 9:00 am, Saturday, October 25th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am.
WHERE: The Mississippi Riverfront @ River City Casino rear parking lot. see map for exact location.
Follow River City Casino Blvd main drive past the casino to the rear parking lot.
There is somewhat difficult very short, rocky hill to the shore. The shore has areas with driftwood, rocks, some slippery spots of sand and mud. Trash grabbers may be helpful here. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes/boots are a must.
Please check back to this page often for:
1. possible addition of more volunteer slots
2. the possibility of cancellation if the river rises too high to access shore.
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 profilehere
- 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.
