OSC Hosts Root Docking Workshop to Remove Honeysuckle
On Wednesday December 9, 2020, the Open Space Council hosted a hands-on training workshop on Root Docking, a manual approach to removing invasive bush honeysuckle. Participants learned about the advantages and benefits of the root docking method, how to properly and safely use the tools needed to conduct root docking, and then had the opportunity... Read More
First Day Hikes – Ring in 2021 in the Great Outdoors!
Looking for a great way to start the new year? Take part in a “First Day Hike” in a local open space on January 1, 2021. Get outdoors and experience Missouri’s public lands in the beauty of winter. First Day Hikes take place across the country on New Year’s Day as part of an effort... Read More
December 5: Volunteers Plant Willows in Lower Meramec Park
On Saturday December 5, 2020 volunteers participated in a socially-distanced willow staking event at Lower Meramec Park. Volunteers planted 600 willow stakes in the bank along the Meramec River within the park. This was the third willow staking event hosted by the Open Space Council at Lower Meramec Park. Volunteers first planted willows at Lower... Read More
AmeriCorps Member Position with the Open Space Council
We’re looking to place an AmeriCorps Member at the Open Space Council as part of the AmeriCorp VISTA program! The AmeriCorps member at this site will help recruit, train, and manage volunteers for the Open Space Council of the St. Louis region; identify and research funding opportunities; and increase the organization’s commitment to inclusion, diversity,... Read More
Willow Staking Best Practices Report
The Open Space Council has compiled a report on best practices and lessoned learned from conducting our willow harvesting and staking pilot project, which began in 2019. You can download and read the report here.
Community Stewardship Alliance Volunteer Events
This November will see the introduction of an exciting new program for the benefit of our St. Louis County Parks. Through a collaborative partnership led by the Open Space Council, the Community Stewardship Alliance (CSA) is intended to provide focused, trained, volunteer leadership to restore and maintain the natural areas within our county parks. The goals of the program... Read More
A New Way to Remove Honeysuckle: Root Docking Training Workshop
A New Way to Remove Honeysuckle: Root Docking Training Workshop When: Wednesday, December 9 from 10:00am – 12:30pm (Check in & registration at 9:45am) OR Wednesday, December 9 from 1:30pm – 4:00pm (Check in & registration at 1:15pm) Where: Meet at the Al Foster Memorial Trailhead at Glencoe – 225 Grand Avenue Wildwood, MO 63038.... Read More
Online Silent Auction to Benefit the Open Space Council
The Open Space Council is hosting an Online Silent Auction to benefit land and water conservation programs in the St. Louis area from November 27 – December 4, 2020. Bid on exciting exclusive experiences like private hikes, guided tours and wine tastings; outdoor gear from Mountain Hardwear and Alpine Shop; gift certificates, speciality gift baskets,... Read More
Thank you for a great Operation Clean Stream!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered for this year’s Operation Clean Stream event! Your work helped remove trash, tires and flood debris from the Meramec Watershed. In total, 538 volunteers reported participating in the event over the course of 9 days in August. Volunteers removed 142 cubic yards of trash, 1,735 tires, and 2,982 lbs... Read More
Operation Clean Stream Photo Contest Winners
Thanks to everyone who submitted photos to our Operation Clean Stream photo contest! You can see all the entries on our Facebook page. We’re excited to announce the winners of our contest in each of the categories. We loved seeing all the photos from your cleanups, the strange things you found and all the trash... Read More