Saturday, December 7, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Details

Volunteers are needed to help plant native trees and shrubs for future shade, beauty, and habitat on Saturday, December 7th from 9AM to 12PM! 

This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with nature and make a positive impact on the community as we celebrate North Riverfront Park.

No experience necessary; Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Great Rivers Greenway, and St. Louis City Forestry staff will teach volunteers how to properly plant native trees.

What to wear: Please dress for the weather.  Closed toed shoes are required. Eye protection and gloves will be provided.

What to bring: All tools will be provided for this event.  Please bring a water bottle to help us reduce plastic waste. Light snacks and water will be provided.  

All ages are welcome!

This event will take place in the north end of North Riverfront Park. Please park in the north parking lot. 

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Saturday, November 23, 20249:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Details

Volunteers are needed to help Great Rivers Greenway staff and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Leadership Corps remove invasive bush honeysuckle on Saturday, November 23rd from 9AM to 11AM!

Note: This event is limited to ages 13 and older. 

Volunteers will remove invasive bush honeysuckle along the Meramec Greenway in Unger Park, by cutting the plant with handsaws or loppers, and dragging the debris into brush piles.  No experience is necessary for this activity, but it does involve physical labor and walking in the woods over varying terrain. 

No experience necessary; Great Rivers Greenway and Missouri Botanical Garden staff will teach volunteers how to identify, remove, and treat bush honeysuckle. 

What to wear: Please dress for the weather and bundle up. Long sleeve shirts, pants and closed toe shoes are required. Eye protection and gloves will be provided.

What to bring: All tools will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own loppers or hand pruners if you have them. Please bring a water bottle to help us reduce plastic waste. Light snacks and water will be provided.  

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Saturday, November 9, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Details

Volunteers are needed to help plant native trees for future shade, beauty, and habitat on Saturday, November 9th from 9AM to 12PM at Fairground Park! 

This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with nature and make a positive impact on the community as we celebrate Fairground Park and all it has to offer. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of planting and camaraderie.

No experience necessary; Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Great Rivers Greenway, and St. Louis City Forestry staff will teach volunteers how to properly plant native trees.

What to wear: Please dress for the weather.  Closed toe shoes are required. Eye protection and gloves will be provided.

What to bring: All tools will be provided for this event.  Please bring a water bottle to help us reduce plastic waste. Light snacks and water will be provided.  

All ages are welcome!

This event will take place by the tennis courts in Fairground Park.  Please follow volunteer signage for parking. 

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Saturday, November 2, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Details

Note: This event is not hosted by Great Rivers Greenway. For more information, please see the contact information below.

Join us for a tree planting and invasive species removal event at Brentwood Wetland on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 9am – 12pm.

Volunteer Check-in starts at 8:45 a.m. Parking is available at 3000 S Brentwood Blvd. We will be working along the riparian corridor of Deer Creek planting native Missouri trees, provided by Forest Releaf of Missouri, and removing invasive plants along Deer Creek.

Tools and gloves will be provided. Fall is a perfect time to remove invasive plants to decrease competition and allow the native species to fill in and dominate the landscape. This is a family friendly event that is open to all ages. 

Please dress for the weather. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes that they do not mind getting dirty.

Things to bring:

• waiver form (Print out or email in advance) 
• safety glasses
• water bottle
• sunscreen
• bug spray
• hat
• sturdy walking shoes
• dress in layers

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for your safety. Participants will be notified via email by 4:00 PM on Friday, November 1st if the event must be rescheduled. 

For questions or more information about this event, please contact Hannah Gibson at hgibson@mobot.org.

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Saturday, October 26, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Details

Note: This event is not hosted by Great Rivers Greenway. For more information, please see the contact information below.

Join us for an invasive removal and trash cleanup at Brentwood Wetland on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 9am – 12pm.

Volunteer Check-in starts at 8:45 a.m. Parking is available at 3000 S Brentwood Blvd. We will be working along the riparian corridor of Deer Creek removing invasive plants and picking up trash along Deer Creek as part of the regional River des Peres Trash Bash.

Tools, gloves, and trash bags will be provided. Fall is a perfect time to remove invasive plants to decrease competition and allow the native species to fill in and dominate the landscape. This is a family friendly event that is open to all ages. 

Please dress for the weather. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes that they do not mind getting dirty.

Things to bring:

• waiver form (Print out or email in advance) 
• safety glasses
• water bottle
• sunscreen
• bug spray
• hat
• sturdy walking shoes
• dress in layers

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for your safety. Participants will be notified via email by 4:00 PM on Friday, October 25th if the event must be rescheduled. 

For questions or information about this event, please contact Hannah Gibson at hgibson@mobot.org

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Tuesday, October 22, 20249:30 am - 11:00 am

Event Details

Walk the Dardenne Greenway around the BaratHaven lake and the prairie that Great Rivers Greenway has reconstructed, approximately 3 miles. Register at www.stloasis.org or by calling 314-862-4859 ext 24.

Saturday, October 19, 20248:00 am - 10:30 am

Event Details

Join others who share your interest in nature, birds, and wildlife, and learn the basics of birdwatching. Beginners welcome. Registration is free and required. Register on the St. Louis Audubon Society website.

5 reasons to join us on this birdwalk:

1. -Hearing bird song can improve feelings of peace and well-being.
2. -The park and Fee Fee Greenway are beautiful this time of year with all of the trees coming into bloom!
3. -Being in nature decreases stress & sharpens concentration.
4. -You’ll get in a morning walk, on a greenway, in a lovely park.
5. -You’ll learn interesting facts about birds and how to see them and listen for them.

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Saturday, October 19, 20249:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Details

Volunteers are needed to help Great Rivers Greenway staff and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Leadership Corps to remove invasive bush honeysuckle on Saturday, October 19th from 9AM to 11AM!

Note: This event is limited to ages 13 and older. 

Volunteers will remove invasive bush honeysuckle along the St. Vincent Greenway in St. Vincent Park, by cutting the plant with handsaws or loppers, dragging, and piling debris.  No experience is necessary for this activity, but it does involve physical labor and walking in the woods over varying terrain.

No experience necessary; Great Rivers Greenway staff and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Leadership Corps will teach volunteers how to properly identify, remove, and treat bush honeysuckle. 

What to wear: Please dress for the weather. Long pants and closed toed shoes are required. Eye protection and gloves will be provided.

What to bring: All tools will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own loppers or hand pruners if you have them. Please bring a water bottle to help us reduce plastic waste. Light snacks and water will be provided.  

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Wednesday, October 9, 20249:30 am - 10:30 am

Event Details

Enjoy children’s stories and hands-on nature activities followed by a stroll on the Deer Creek Greenway at Deer Creek Park! Children of all ages welcome. We’ll meet at the south pavilion in Deer Creek Park near the playground. There are restrooms in Deer Creek Park. FREE but registration is required.

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Saturday, October 5, 20249:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Details

NOTE: This event is full!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Great Rivers Greenway! Please browse our other events here: Events – Great Rivers Greenway

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Volunteers are needed to help Great Rivers Greenway staff and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Leadership Corps remove invasive bush honeysuckle on Saturday, October 5th from 9AM to 11AM!

Note: This event is limited to ages 13 and older. 

Volunteers will help remove the invasive bush honeysuckle at Cliff Cave Park by cutting the plant with handsaws or loppers, and dragging the debris into brush piles. No experience is necessary for this activity, but it does involve physical labor and walking in the woods over varying terrain. 

No experience necessary; Great Rivers Greenway staff and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Leadership Corps will teach volunteers how to properly identify, remove, and treat bush honeysuckle. 

What to wear: Please dress for the weather. Long pants and closed toed shoes are required. Eye protection and gloves will be provided.

What to bring: All tools will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own loppers or hand pruners if you have them. Please bring a water bottle to help us reduce plastic waste. Light snacks and water will be provided.