Operation Clean Stream Kicks Off With Troop Leader Meeting in Sunset Hills!
Operation Clean Stream is one of the biggest and longest-running river clean-ups in the country. With a history spanning over 50 years and an impact proven by the before and after photos, tires collected, tons of trash removed, and miles of waterways and watershed protected and preserved. This clean-up is made possible by a network... Read More
Volunteer for Operation Clean Stream
Operation Clean Stream will take place the week of August 21st through the 29th, 2021, at various locations throughout the Meramec Watershed. Join us on August 28th, 2021, for Missouri’s biggest and longest-running river and watershed clean-up project. This year as we celebrate 54 years of improving local rivers and open spaces! There are both... Read More
Paddle After Dark In Memory of Wayne Goode to Support Operation Clean Stream!
Join us for a special fundraising event at Simpson County Park to support the conservation efforts of the Open Space Council. Enjoy a rare opportunity to paddle on Simpson Lake after dark! Your ticket includes: 2 beers provided by 4 Hands Brewing Co (or non-alcoholic beverages) 1 make-your-own S’mores packet 2 soft Gus’ pretzel sticks... Read More
Volunteers Clean Up 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 addition to be open for public use, volunteers came out for a special cleanup at the site on Saturday March 27, 2021. There was lots of debris to be found and... Read More
2021 Summer Internships for The Open Space Council
Positions: Seeking two Conservation Program Internship positions for the Open Space Council Dates: May-October, 2021 or as decided between the Open Space Council (OSC) and candidate Compensation: This position is unpaid. OSC will work with your University to help you obtain credit for your internship, if desired. Benefits: No fringe benefits. Interesting work, pleasant work... Read More
Volunteer for Confluence Trash Bash 2021
Confluence Trash Bash Cleanups Volunteer for Confluence Trash Bash 2021! The Confluence Trash Bash 2021 will be conducted in a similar fashion to the 2020 River des Peres Trash Bash and 2020 Operation Clean Stream. In the interest of public health out of concern for the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, organizing partners have planned a safe... Read More
Young Conservation Area Cleanup Volunteer Opportunity
In March 2020, the Open Space Council helped conserve a 70 acre addition to the Young Conservation Area in LaBarque Creek. To prepare the addition to be open for public use, we need your help to remove trash, debris and tires from the site. We’re looking for volunteers who live near the Young Conservation Area... Read More
OSC Welcomes AmeriCorps member, Leah Freesmeier
In February 2021, AmeriCorps member Leah Freesmeier joined the Open Space Council team! Leah will be doing her service with the Open Space Council for the next year to help our organization build capacity across our conservation programs. She is passionate about the outdoors and is a Master Naturalist. She enjoys hiking, especially in one... Read More
Buy Tickets Now! Winter Warmer Hiking Challenge & Raffle
Get outside this winter with the Winter Warmer Hiking Challenge & Raffle to benefit the Open Space Council’s conservation efforts. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds benefit the Open Space Council’s conservation program. From now until the last day of winter (March 19, 2021), take a hike at each of these six locations that the... Read More
Accepting Proposals for 2021 CPA Services
The Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region is accepting proposals from CPA firms to provide tax and audit services for our organization in the future. We invite firms to submit a proposal to us by February 21, 2021, for consideration. A description of our organization, the services needed, and other pertinent information follows:... Read More