Hiking Open Spaces: LaBarque Watershed Spring Hike
May 3, 2008 - 9:00am

Join us for a hike in the beautiful LaBarque Creek Watershed, identified by the Missouri Department of Conservation as an area of particular conservation interest. Our hike will take us through one of the most pristine and diverse watersheds in the state. The area features unique limestone formations, lush deciduous forest, and an abundance of wildflowers and birds.

For more information on the LaBarque Creek Watershed, visit the Friends of LaBarque Creek website!

Directions from Eureka: South on Hwy109. Turn left on Hwy W. Turn right on Byrnesville Rd. Turn right on Sand Cut Rd. Turn right on Don Robinson Rd. (it will be a gravel road) Park at the house at the end of the road. Map to Hike

Parking is limited!!! Please carpool if possible!

For more information on this event, please email Amy at amy@openspacecouncilstl.org or call 636-334-3035.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Please check back for a rescheduled date.

Join us for a litter pickup in Hickory Woods Conservation Area in Bridgeton, Missouri. We will meet at 9:00am - all supplies will be provided. All participants will receive a patch and t-shirt!

Hickory Woods CA is north of I-70 on Lindbergh Road, west on Long Road, and north on Fee Fee Road, adjacent to the City of Bridgeton’s Gentry Park. Click here for a map of the area.

Please RSVP, as we only need 10 volunteers for this event. Call 636-334-3035 for more information or to volunteer.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Please check back for a rescheduled date and time for this event.

Please join us on Saturday, April 19th at 9:00am for a workday at August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area. We will be conducting a litter pick-up, as well as doing some trail maintenance and erosion control.

Beckemeier is located in Chesterfield on Olive Road, a bit north of Faust Park. Click here for a map to the area.

All supplies will be provided, and participants will receive a free patch and t-shirt.
For more information, call 636-334-3035.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO PROJECTED FLOODING ON THE MERAMEC RIVER.
We will hopefully be able to reschedule this event, please keep and eye on our events calendar.

Operation Wild Lands Tree Planting Workday
Greentree Park Wetland in Kirkwood, MO

Please join us on Saturday, April 12th to plant trees as part of a wetland restoration project in Greentree Park. Please arrive by 8:00am, we will work until 12:00pm.

Greentree Park is located on Marshall Road in Kirkwood. Click here for a map to the park.

Please RSVP by April 1st so we know how many volunteers to expect. You can contact us by email or by calling 636-334-3035.

Come celebrate Earth Day this year by doing your part to keep Forest Park clean!

In conjunction with the St. Louis Earth Day Festival, the Open Space Council is conducting our annual Forest Park Operation Clean Stream. We will meet on Sunday, April 20th at 9:00am in the lower Muny Parking Lot in Forest Park. (If you are looking at the Muny from the circle drive outside the main entrance, we will be in the small lot on the far left side of the Muny.)

Gloves and trash bags will be supplied. If you have any questions, please email us or call 636-334-3035. Please RSVP if you can so we have an idea of how many volunteers to expect. But even if you don’t RSVP, please join us anyway! And after the cleanup, stay and visit the other booths and vendors at the Festival!

The Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region, Operation Clean Stream and The Meramec River Tributary Alliance present a new documentary celebrating 40 years of land and water conservation success in the St. Louis Region. Join us in a night of celebration and entertainment as we journey down the Meramec River’s rich history. Bluegrass and river music will accompany stories and readings which reflect on the past and look forward to the future.

Meramec River: Miracles and Milestones
Film Premier & River Review
May 1, 2008 - 7:00 pm
The Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri

Limited Seats Available, Reserve your tickets today!
You can obtain tickets by ordering online here or by mailing a check to:
Open Space Council, PO Box 1468, Ballwin, MO 63022

If you have any questions, please call 636.334.3035

Regular Admission tickets: $10.00
VIP Package: $35.00 (VIP Package includes a catered reception)

Sponsored by The Open Space Council with funding support by The Meramec River Tributary Alliance, The Explorer’s Club, Monsanto Fund, American Rivers, Great Rivers Greenway District, Missouri Department of Conservation, Winter Brothers Charitable Foundation and Meramec River Recreation Association.

Join us for our annual winter cleanup in Castlewood State Park. Help take care of one of the finest natural areas in the St. Louis area and get a free lunch as well!

We will meet at Sherman Beach County Park, located on St. Paul Road in Ballwin.
Click here for Directions. From Sherman Beach we will walk about 1/2 mile to the cleanup site, where we will be doing a litter and debris removal.

All supplies will be provided, and participants will receive a free patch and t-shirt.
For more information, call 636-334-3035.

Join us on February 16th for a litter pickup of this beautiful natural area! We will provide all your supplies, as well as hot chocolate and a snack.

Klamberg Woods is located behind Bluebird Park in Ellisville.
Turn into Bluebird Park from Kiefer Creek Road and follow the signs to the back of the park. Click here for a map.

All supplies will be provided, and all participants will receive a free patch and t-shirt.
For more information, call 636-334-3035.

Arnold Stream Team #211 Winter Cleanup

Meet at Arnold City Park at 7:30am to sign in.
For more information, call Brian Waldrop at 636-464-1293 or Bernie Arnold at 636-464-5852.

Directions to Arnold City Park:

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Location: Al Foster Memorial Trail
225 Grand Avenue, 63038 Click to See Map

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Primary Contact:
Kathy Arnett (email)
(636) 458-0440 ext. 126

This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required.

The hike is along the route of the Al Foster Memorial Trail. The full hike is an out and back course of 9 miles. (4.5 miles from Glencoe to Castlewood State Park and then 4.5 miles back to Glencoe). Each mile will be marked and participants can choose from any length hike, up to the full 9 mile distance.

We will do a rolling check-in/start time. You can check-in and start your hike any time between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Please be advised, those individuals enjoying the longer hike may want to get an early start, if they want to take part in the planned lunch.

Breakfast of bagels, granola bars, fruit, and beverages (including hot drinks) will be provided at the trailhead. Following the hike, lunch will be provided at Wildwood City Hall (16962 Manchester Road). Participants will receive a t-shirt commemorating the event, in addition to breakfast and lunch.