Open Space Council STL

The Passport to Meramec River Trails is new, year-long program that will encourage outdoor recreation along the Meramec River.  It begins on Sat., June 4, 2011, National Trails Day, with the Greenrock Trail Challenge.  Passports will be available at designated locations (see below) and through online requests here.

By hiking 6 designated trails along the Meramec River, participants can get a free water bottle and 1 year membership to The Open Space Council!  Just sign and date the Passport when you complete a trail.

Submit completed passports to:  P.O. Box 1468, Ballwin, MO 63022.

The 6 trails, along with suggested starting and ending locations, are:

• Greenrock Trail – Begin at Rockwoods Reservation & end at Greensfelder Co. Park.
• Al Foster Memorial Trail – Begin at the trailhead start & end at Castlewood State Park.
• Minnie Ha Ha Trail – Loop the trail with a map & directions.
• Rock Hollow Trail – Choose your start & end point with the trail map.
• Castlewood State Park – Map of park trails, any one will do!
• Arnold's Grove Trail – See map to begin at trailhead (west of Hwy 141, accessible from Meramec Station Rd.) & end at either Simpson Co. Park or Greentree Park.

You can obtain a Passport by request through our office (636-451-6090, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or at one of the following locations: Wildwood City Hall, Sunset Hills Community Center, Castlewood State Park Office, Ellisville Admin. Center, Valley Park City Hall, Fenton City Hall, Kirkwood Community Center

• Doors open 6:15 P.M.  Trivia begins 7 P.M.  Maryland Heights Community Centre--2344 McKelvey Rd.
• Tables of 8 = $160, Individuals = $25
• Soda and light snacks provided, or outside food and beverages welcome.  Raffles, games, and great prizes!!!
• Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 636-451-6090 for ticket information.

Meramec River Tributary Alliance Meeting

Fenton Riverchase Multipurpose Room

10 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Arnold Stream Team 211, Metropolitan Sewer District, and Open Space Council Baumgartner Clean-Up

• 8 A.M. - 12 P.M., 5294 Baumgartner Rd. (near Baumgartner Wastewater Treatment Lagoon, follow the signs)
• Call Brian Waldrop, 314-606-0755, with questions or click here to visit the Facebook page with updates.
• Shirts, gloves, and bags provided.
  

• There are 2 hiking options: A 9 mile trip from the Al Foster Trailhead to Castlewood State Park and back and a 6 mile trip from the Al Foster Trailhead, up the Rock Hollow Trail, and back.  Participants in 2012 can be some of the first to experience the latest extension of the Al Foster Memorial Trail, cross the new bridge, and add an additional mile to their chosen hike!

• Check-in 8-9 A.M., Al Foster Trailhead
• Registration is necessary and spots are limited! Click here to register.
• Snacks and drinks provided.