Thursday, May 16, 20246:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Join us for an immersive living history experience where you can engage with the individuals who fought for freedom from enslavement. Hear the stories of locals such as Civil War veteran Benjamin Oglesby who is now the namesake of an area park, one person’s escape that almost caused a war with Canada, and the nine people who fled for freedom at this very location. Registration is free and required. Register at www.MaryMeachum.org

Tuesday, February 27, 20244:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Join us to learn about and share your input on the North Connector’s upcoming 2nd and 3rd phases of planning and design. Team members will be on site to answer questions. Light refreshments will be provided.

The North Connector will connect Fairground Park to many other destinations and to the rest of the project at Lindell Blvd. The goal is for the greenway to serve the current neighbors, connect people and places and invite new visitors and opportunities. This community-driven project can only succeed with your help! Learn more here.

Saturday, October 5, 202410:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Learn about nature and local history on this 2-mile guided walk on the greenway. Registration is free and required. Click here to register.

Saturday, September 7, 202410:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Learn about nature and local history on this 2-mile guided walk on the greenway. Registration is free and required. Click here to register.

Tuesday, July 9, 20246:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Learn about nature and local history on this 2.5-mile guided walk on the greenway. Registration is free and required. Click here to register.

Tuesday, June 11, 20246:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Learn about nature and local history on this 2-mile guided walk on the greenway. Registration is free and required. Click here to register.

Tuesday, May 14, 20246:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Learn about nature and local history on this 2-mile guided walking tour on the greenway. Registration is free and required. Click here to register.

Saturday, February 10, 20249:00 am - 3:00 pm

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The 2024 Eagle Days celebration will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 9am-3pm at the Audubon Center at Riverlands (301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386).

Visitors are welcome to view eagles through spotting scopes staffed by trained volunteers. The World Bird Sanctuary will be providing live Bald Eagle programs and chances to see Bald Eagles up close throughout the day.

Eagle presentation: 9:15, 10:00, 11:30, 12:15, 1:45, 2:30
Eagle meet and greet: 10:45, 1:00

Saturday, December 2, 20239:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Help the Community Stewardship Alliance enhance Gravois Creek Conservation Area by hacking some invasive bush honeysuckle! Bush honeysuckle prevents development of native tree, shrub, and ground layer species, displacing native species by out-competing and shading the forest floor and depleting the soil of moisture and nutrients. Join passionate, like-minded volunteers in the removal of this invasive species at Gravois Creek Conservation Area!

Come hack some honeysuckle! Volunteers do not need any conservation experience and are encouraged to come and learn. Volunteers will be provided with all necessary tools and supplies. Gravois Creek Conservation Area is a 13.7 acre natural area is owned and maintained by the Missouri Department of Conservation and is the newest Community Stewardship Alliance site, with volunteer ambassadors leading restoration efforts. This is an ongoing effort, so check back again for future opportunities!

Volunteer should register at https://volunteer.openspacestl.org/need/detail/?need_id=847330

Saturday, December 2, 20239:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Join the Community Stewardship Alliance to stake willows along the Meramec riverbank at Lower Meramec Park to help with riverbank stabilization. No previous conservation experience is needed and volunteers are encouraged to come and learn.

Why willow staking?

Volunteers will stake willows as part of an ongoing project to help stabilize the riverbank. The willow trees will create a natural root system that will help to keep the soil from eroding further. This natural plant solution to erosion can help restore habitat for wildlife and keep the erosion from reaching the Meramec Greenway Trail so park users can continue to use and enjoy the trail.

This is part of an ongoing conservation effort at Lower Meramec Park, so check for future opportunities! Volunteers should register at https://volunteer.openspacestl.org/need/detail/?need_id=858441.