Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18, 2025, as we come together to make a positive impact on our local environment. I am honored to serve as the site leader for this year's Open Space STL Trash Bash event at Whitecliff Park. We will meet at the lower parking lot and will spend a few hours picking up the trash along the creek.
Event Details
When: The event kicks off at 9:00 AM, with volunteer check-in beginning at 8:45 AM. We are normally done by 11:00AM.Where: Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, Crestwood, MO 63126. We will gather in the lower parking lot. See MAP for exact location.
Please signup online HERE
What to Wear:
- Dress appropriately for the weather
- Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty
- Closed-toe shoes or waterproof boots
- Hat and Sunscreen
What to Bring:
- A filled water bottle (reusable is recommended)
- Insect repellent
- Your own sturdy gloves, if you prefer
We Will Provide:
To make the event enjoyable and efficient, we will provide donuts and juice for volunteers. Additionally, gloves, trash bags, and a complimentary T-shirt will be supplied.
Registration Notes:
- All volunteers must sign the annual OS-STL liability waiver before registering. You can check your qualification status here.
- Pre-registration is recommended. We started with 30 available volunteer spots, so please use the registration site to ensure an available slot.
- When registering, please indicate your T-shirt size in the notes. T-shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and some sizes may be limited.
Watershed Festival
All volunteers are invited to the River des Peres Watershed Coalition's Watershed Festival the following weekend (October 25). The festival will be held at Deer Creek Park located at 3200 N Laclede Station Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143. This is an annual educational event where kids can learn about regional land and water stewardship
Learn more about this community-wide event HERE.