April 20th: Forest Park Waterway Cleanup
Join the Open Space Council and the St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club for our annual Earth Day Waterway Cleanup in Forest Park. Volunteers will... Read More
Stewardship
In the last year, our volunteers donated +10,000 hours of time to stewarding natural resources and restoring wildlife habitat in the STL region.
Land Conservation
OSC works to create parkland and secure greenspace for the next generation.
Watershed Restoration
Our Operation Clean Stream project annually restores 500 miles of the river and educates the public on the importance of keeping our rivers clean.
Mission
Founded in 1965, the Open Space Council works independently and collaboratively to conserve and sustain land, water and other natural resources throughout the St. Louis region.
Upcoming Events
April 6th – Operation Wild Lands on the Meramec Greenway
We need your help to restore native habitat on the Al Foster Memorial Trail! On Saturday April 6th, volunteers will remove invasive bush honeysuckle in... Read More
March 5th & 9th: Willow Staking in Lower Meramec Park
Join the Open Space Council for a series of volunteer workdays to implement a willow staking project along the riverbank at Lower Meramec Park. Willow staking... Read More
Historical Photos
