WHAT: As a part of our Operation Wild Lands program and the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Back to Nature StL grant, The Open Space Council 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 during National Public Lands Day.
After the volunteer work day, the City of Crestwood will be hosting an outreach event at the park that includes a food truck and nature-themed scavenger hunt. Partnering organizations will also be on hand to share details about the habitat restoration efforts currently underway at the park. Volunteers are encouraged to attend and celebrate their contributions to the community. The event will run from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, September 24th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am.
WHERE: Crestwood Park, 9739 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
SunscreenWHAT 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, if preferredREGISTRATION NOTES:
Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups the morning of are always welcome.
The annual OSC 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.
This volunteer opportunity is family-friendly and open to all ages. Must be 18 years or older to handle herbicide. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.“. This event will occur on Sep 24, 2022.
We’re glad you will be lending a hand, and we are looking forward to meeting you.
Thanks and see you soon,
Your friends at The Open Space Council for the St Louis Region