April 18: Forest Park Waterway Trash Cleanup
*This event has been postponed: In the interest of public health, we will be postponing this event to a later date. We... Read More
Volunteers Harvest & Plant Willows in Lower Meramec
On February 28 & 29th, volunteers participated in an innovative willow staking project along a stretch of riverbank in Lower Meramec Park.... Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Cori Westcott
The Open Space Council’s land & water conservation efforts are made possible by our amazing volunteers & members. In this post, we’re... Read More
Your Input Needed! Restoration of Former Proposed Ice Facility Site in Creve Coeur Lake Park
In 2017, when the Open Space Council learned about a proposal to construct a privately-operated ice hockey complex on public land in... Read More
February 28 & 29: Willow Staking Volunteer Opportunity
Join the Open Space Council for two volunteer workdays to harvest willow stakes from George Winter Park on Friday February 28th and... Read More
Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today we commemorate the birthday of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Across the country, volunteers are participating in service... Read More
Days to Celebrate the Great Outdoors
Everyday is a great day to enjoy nature but if you have trouble making time to get outdoors, consider planning a simple day... Read More
Keep Water Fowl Healthy
Though it can be tempting to feed your local water fowl day-old bread, it is in fact very unhealthy for geese and... Read More
Get Outdoors: Bee Tree Park
If you’re looking for a family-friendly park, a place to fish, or an interesting history lesson, plan a visit to Bee Tree... Read More
First Day Hikes – Ring in 2020 By Getting Outdoors!
Looking for a great way to start the new year? Take part in a “First Day Hike” in a local open space... Read More