Land-Based Cleanup: Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing | Grade A/B

Get Connected Icon Happens On Oct 25, 2025
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Description


SITE LEADER: Stephen Silver

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


WHAT: Volunteers will cleaning areas along the Mississippi Greenway and River, near the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing memorial. This is a land-based cleanup. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt for participating in The Trash Bash!

WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, October 25th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45 am.

WHERE: Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, St Louis Riverfront Trail, St. Louis, MO 63147. Volunteer check-in will be near the Mary Meachum Visitor Center- 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 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.

Details

Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Oct 23, 2025
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: 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.
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 Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing
St. Louis Riverfront Trail
St. Louis, MO  63147