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 invasive Bush honeysuckle shrubs from along a creek within the park.*
*Due to steepness of creekbanks, this event is not recommended to those with limited mobility. Registration is limited to ages 12 & up.
WHEN: 9:00am, Saturday, November 12th. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am.
WHERE: Crestwood Park, 9739 Meadowfern Dr, St. Louis, MO 63126. The meeting location will be the lower pavilion -- see map for exact location.
WHAT TO WEAR:
- Long-sleeves and pants
- 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, if preferred
REGISTRATION 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 limited to volunteers 12 and up. Must be 18 years or older to handle herbicide. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
