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2 people are interested
Operation Clean stream- Meramec State Park
ORGANIZATION: Open Space STL
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
The Open Space Council is hosting a few special events as a part of our 49th year of Operation Clean Stream to help clean up from the recent floods. Please join us and help improve the overall quality of local waterways and public open spaces.
This event will be held at Meramec State Park on February 20th at 8:30am. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to join us to clean debris that washed in during the flood and help restore the campground so that state parks may open it for the season. This will be a land-based cleanup and volunteers are encouraged to bring a rake, if possible. We will provide gloves, drinks, and a hot dog lunch, which will be served at the end of the cleanup.
A few things to remember:
- Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- All volunteers should dress for the weather and wear close toed shoes, long pants, and long shirts. We will provide gloves and bags to aid in the cleanup.
- Meet at the Parks Visitor's Center at 8:30am sharp.
More opportunities with Open Space STL
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Open Space STL
Location:
P.O. Box 220011, St. Louis, MO 63122, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1965, Open Space STL works independently and collaboratively to conserve and sustain land, water, and other natural resources for the health and well-being of people throughout the St. Louis region.
Description
The Open Space Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving public and private open space lands in the St. Louis region. It identifies areas that can be acquired and set aside for public use, and attempts to discourage improper land use and detrimental development. Preserving and restoring plant and animal habitats, which encourages biodiversity, is an important outcome of the organization's work.
The Open Space Council strives to accomplish its mission in the following ways:
Informing the Public at Large
A community that is knowledgeable about its natural areas and threats posed to them is an invaluable ally in conservation efforts.
Advising Decision Makers
Crucial to achieving our purpose is making our concerns know to the political and other leaders entrusted with the fate of our public lands.
Advocating for Proper land Use
The council serves as an organization for open space, supporting, urging, favoring, and articulating important positions in an objective manner.
In the absence of government action, it is both necessary and effective to obtain private funding for the acquisition of lands for the public good.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Meramec State ParkVisitor's Center670 Fisher Cave DriveSullivan, MO 63080
DATE POSTED
March 2, 2021
SKILLS
- Disaster Cleanup
- Environmental Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- Habitat Restoration
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A