Operation Wild Lands

WHAT WE DO

The Operation Wild Lands (OWLs) program works with volunteers of all ages to restore and maintain public lands throughout the St. Louis region.  Volunteers assist with the proactive management of public open spaces to improve wildlife habitats and nature-related outdoor recreation.

This program helps facilitate ongoing wildlife habitat improvements that include:

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    Area Cleanups

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    Trail Development and Maintenance

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    Tree Plantings

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    Invasive Species Removal and Native Plant Re-vegetation

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    Greenway Maintenance

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    Educational Field Trips

Operation Wild Lands (OWLs) Tool Loaning Program

We are also launching a tool loaning service this year. If your organization or group has an event in the community coming up, you can now reach out to us, and we will do our best, pending availability, to provide the necessary tools through this lending program. Interested parties simply need to complete this form and follow the instructions to set up supply pick up and make arrangements to return the items.  For questions about this program, contact info@openspacestl.org or give us a call at (314)835-9225

Learn more about invasive plants and how to identify and control them here.

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Volunteers from all backgrounds and skill levels are invited to join us for these fun group events. If you have a group of volunteers, you may also contact us, and we will do our best to get you set up with an OWLs event for your group.

BACK TO NATURE HONEYSUCKLE HACK AT CRESTWOOD PACK

As a part of our Operation Wild Lands program, Open Space STL is partnering with the City of Crestwood’s Beautification Committee’s #Back2Nature Project to remove the invasive Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) shrub from Crestwood Park.