National Public Lands Day Back to Nature: Honeysuckle Hack at Crestwood Park

Get Connected Icon Happens On Sep 28, 2024
Get Connected Icon 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
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Description

WHAT: Celebrate National Public Lands Day with us! 

As a part of our Operation Wild Lands program and the Missouri Department of Conservation's Back to Nature STL grant, Open Space STL is partnering with the City of Crestwood and Beautify Crestwood on a series of stewardship events at Crestwood Park.

This family-friendly volunteer opportunity will focus on removing the invasive Bush honeysuckle shrub from the park in honor of National Public Lands Day. Following the restoration efforts, we invite all volunteers to celebrate with drinks, food, and nature themed activities.

WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, September 28th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHERE: Crestwood Park, Meadowfern Dr, St. Louis, MO 63126. The meeting location will be the lower pavilion off Lindenhurst Dr. -- see map for exact location. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

  • Long-sleeves and pants - there are some areas within the project site that have poison ivy
  • Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty
  • Closed-toe shoes

WHAT TO BRING:

  • A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!
  • Your own work gloves/tools, if preferred - otherwise they will be provided
  • Bug/tick spray
  • Sunscreen

REGISTRATION NOTES:

  • Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups the morning of are always welcome.
  • The annual OS-STL 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.
  • Must be 18 years or older to handle herbicide. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

Details

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Get Connected Icon Register by Sep 28, 2024
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Inclement Weather Plan: In the case of inclement weather, this volunteer opportunity will be cancelled and potentially rescheduled for a later date. Volunteers will be notified 24-48 hours in advance.
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Get Connected Icon Small Celebration Following Restoration efforts

Location

Get Connected Icon Meadowfern Dr
St. Louis, MO  63126