SITE GRADE C - Moderately strenuous float for more experienced paddlers.
WHAT: Volunteers will be paddling with Big Muddy Adventures on the Mississippi River to pick trash on the river and along the riverbanks.
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, and The Army Corps of Engineers, 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: 9:00am, Saturday, April 11th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am.
WHERE: North Riverfront Park, 10550 Riverview Dr, St. Louis, MO 63137. Volunteers will check-in at the north parking lot - see map for exact location.
WHAT TO WEAR:
- Dress for the weather
- Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes or waterproof boots
- Hat & sunscreen
WHAT TO BRING:
- A filled water bottle - we recommend reusable!
- Insect repellant, if preferred
- Sturdy gloves, if you prefer your own
REGISTRATION NOTES:
- The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed before a volunteer can register for this cleanup opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here.
- We encourage volunteers to pre-register, but walk-ups are always welcome.
- T-shirts are available for volunteers who pre-register.
- Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
