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

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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

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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, 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

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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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Saturday, October 19, 20241:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Join us for the 22nd Annual Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The program includes historical performances, vendors, music, gospel choirs, and children’s activities. More information at www.MaryMeachum.org.

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

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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.  

Saturday, September 28, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Details

Note: Registration for this event is not hosted by Great Rivers Greenway. For more information, please see the contact information provided at the end.

National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages the use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. 

Meet up and team up at the Gateway Arch to help clean up the St. Louis Riverfront!

Nine billion tons of trash end up in the ocean every year. In fact, the Mighty Mississippi River is one of the largest sources of oceanic plastic debris. But with YOUR help, we can minimize our environmental footprint by collecting riverside trash and keeping the riverfront clean.

Gateway Arch National Park, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Beyond Plastics, Republic Services, Missouri River Cities and Towns Initiative, Missouri Stream Team, Great Rivers Greenway, Bi-State Development, Living Lands & Waters, and the City of St. Louis have partnered to organize a community trash pick-up event on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 28th from 9 a.m. – noon. Recruit your friends and family members and join us in lending a helping hand and cleaning up the riverfront!

All volunteers will receive materials to help them stay safe such as litter pickers (limited supply), trash bags, and gloves.

After the clean-up, explore the park and enjoy a day full of service projects and fun events

Note: There is no required uniform. Please dress for the appropriate weather and wear close-toe shoes.

Parking instructions will be provided in the email reminder 1 day before the event. 

Questions? Please contact Volunteer Manager at the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Grace Teofilo at grace.teofilo@archpark.org

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Saturday, September 21, 20249:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Details

Join Great Rivers Greenway, partners, and community members in helping clean up this future segment of the Brickline Greenway! Volunteers will remove trash from the sidewalk along North Grand Blvd. This event will involve walking and some bending over to pick up trash. Great for individuals or groups!

No experience necessary: Great Rivers Greenway staff will go over safety and ensure all volunteers feel comfortable and ready.

What to wear: Please dress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Gloves will be provided.

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

For any questions about volunteering, please reach out to Jovany Otero at jotero@grgstl.org.

Please register by following the links below!

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