WHAT: Spice up this Fall season by joining us to combat invasive species in our local parks!
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's Beautification Committee on a series of stewardship events at Crestwood Park. This volunteer opportunity will focus on removing the invasive Bush honeysuckle shrub from the park.
*Due to the steepness of creekbanks, this event is not recommended to young children or those with limited mobility.*
WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, October 19th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45 am.
WHERE: Crestwood Park, Meadowfern Dr, St. Louis, MO 63126. The meeting location will be the upper pavilion -- 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
- sunscreen
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
REGISTRATION NOTES:
- Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups the day of are always welcome. This opportunity is not intended for children under 12.
- 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.
