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.

Volunteer Opportunity!

Saturday, December 15, 2007
Bluebird Park, 9:00am

Please join us as The Open Space Council partners with the City of Ellisville Parks Department to introduce you to Klamberg Woods Conservation Area. You can help us conduct a litter cleanup and do some trail maintenance.

We will meet in the parking lot of Bluebird Park, located just south of the intersection of Manchester Rd. and Kiefer Creek Rd, at 9:00am for coffee, hot chocolate and your volunteer assignment. Call 636-451-6090 for more information.

For more information on our Operation Wild Lands Program, you can go to
our website - just click here!

Location: Historic Train Station
110 W Argonne, Kirkwood, MO

This year The Open Space Council’s annual Holiday Party will be held in the beautiful Kirkwood Train Station.

This is a potluck party - drinks and snacks will be provided, but please bring something to share with everyone!

For more information, please call 636-334-3035.

Location: Foundry Art Centre in historic St. Charles, MO
520 N Main Center, Saint Charles, MO

You are cordially invited to join the Conservation Federation of Missouri, Greenway Network, Missouri Wildlife Artist Society and the Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region for a special Artist Reception.

Come and meet artists from around the country at the the Missouri Wildlife Art Festival Artist Reception. Your ticket includes musical entertainment, two free drinks and catered hors d’oeuvres.

Join the Open Space Council for the first annual Autumn Amble. We will hike an easy 6-7 mile trail, enjoy the autumn colors and learn about one of St. Louis’ open spaces, Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. The hike will consist of the loop beginning at the Boat Ramp along the Confluence Trail and will continue onto the River’s Edge Trail. Our hike will include a stop at the Confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers at the half-way point. We will have two naturalists to guide us and provide fascinating information on the local wildlife and plant life. Bring binoculars for birdwatching and a nature journal if you have them!

Please meet at the Columbia Bottom Visitor’s Center at 9:00am. Rain will cancel the event.

For more information on Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, click here.

All ages are welcome, though the hike may be too long for little ones.

To register, please email Amy or call 636-334-3035.

Directions to Columbia Bottom Conservation Area:
To reach the area, go north approximately 2.8 miles from the I-270 Riverview Drive exit. Riverview Drive becomes Columbia Bottom Road at its intersection with Larimore Road. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area will be on your right.