Back2Nature Honeysuckle Hack – Crestwood Park
As a part of our Operation Wild Lands program, The Open Space Council is partnering with the City of Crestwood’s Beautification Committees’ #Back2Nature Project to remove the invasive Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) shrub from Crestwood Park. Why it’s important? According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) is one of the most destructive invasive species... Read More
We lost an OSC Champion.
Our hearts are heavy at OSC as we mourn the loss of one of our biggest champions. Steve Nagle was the President of our Board of Directors for many years and made a considerable impact during his time with OSC. We are sad to hear about the passing of our former OSC President and long-time... Read More
Why OSC Supports the Raintree Foundation and Proposition D
The Open Space Council recognizes how important St. Louis County Parks are for residents by providing important assets such as historical, cultural, and recreational opportunities and natural resources for our communities to thrive. It is important for the use and management of County Parks to align with these assets. It is also essential that the... Read More
We need Your Help!
Registration is open, and we need your help. The Confluence Trash Bash is a collaborative effort between the Open Space Council and our partners at Great Rivers Greenway, MSD Project Clear, the Missouri Stream Teams, and Earthways Center!! Together we can make a difference. Trash Bash cleanups and inlet marking help to ensure that our land and water... Read More
Young Conservation Area Clean-Up 2.0 ~ Our Volunteers have done it again!
Check out this Missouri Department of Conservation summary regarding our clean-up this past weekend! Thanks to Brian Waldrop, St. Louis Regional Stream Team Assistant at MDC, for the write-up! “Another great event put on by the Open Space Council at the Young (Click) Conservation Area, held on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Starting was a bit... Read More
Willow Harvesting & Staking
We are looking forward to an exciting upcoming volunteer workday to harvest & plant willow stakes at Lower Meramec Park on the morning of March 5th. To sign up for the event on March 5th, follow this link. Attendees can also learn about an exciting opportunity to join the stewardship team at Lower Meramec Park... Read More
Operation Wild Lands – Castlewood State Park – Honeysuckle Hack
As a part of our Operation Wild Lands program, The Open Space Council and Missouri State Parks are working together to remove the invasive Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) shrub from forests within Castlewood State Park. Why it’s important? According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) is one of the most destructive invasive... Read More
Trash Clean Up at Young Conservation Area
In March 2020, the Open Space Council helped conserve a 70-acre addition to the Young Conservation Area in LaBarque Creek. To prepare the expansion to open for public use, we need your help to remove trash and debris from the addition. We’re looking for residents, organizations, and businesses near the Young Conservation Area to join... Read More
Upcoming Honeysuckle Hack at Belleview Farm Park
We had a great turnout at our Holiday Hack in December, so the Open Space Council STL and Friends of Belleview are teaming up again. We want to invite you to our back out for another Honeysuckle Hack at Belleview Farm Park, 1333 Belleview Farm Rd., Ballwin, MO 63021 This 100-acre park was donated to... Read More
Dine2Donate with Panda Express in Fenton!
The Open Space Council is excited to partner with Panda Express’s new location in Fenton, Mo. Dine at their new location at 651 Gravois Bluffs Road in Fenton on January 22nd, and 50% of your purchase will support conservation in the St. Louis region. It’s simple. You can order online and through the app using... Read More