Volunteer: National Public Lands Day at the Arch

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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