Volunteer Programs Join the team! Individuals, families and groups will have fun and make friends while giving back to their community by working as a St. Louis County Parks volunteer. For more information call our volunteer coordinator at (314) 615-8VOL (8865) or email sbell@stlouisco.com.
Trail Watch
Trail Watch is a volunteer program in which hikers, cyclist, skaters and equestrians assist park rangers in monitoring the many trails in our St. Louis County parks. Volunteers, identified by their bright vest and ID badge, serve as “extra eyes and ears� to report safety hazards, lost persons or suspicious activity. New volunteers must attend a two-hour orientation session and must be 16 years or older. Advance registration required by calling (314) 615-8822 or emailing sbell@stlouisco.com. Day
Date
Time
Location
Wednesday
4/16
7 - 9 p.m.
ACC
Tuesday
5/6
7 - 9 p.m.
GRC
Bush Honeysuckle Removal
Bush honeysuckle is destroying the forest understory by blocking sunlight from other species. Be part of the solution by joining this volunteer initiative to remove bush honeysuckle. Volunteers ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Tools, gloves, water and lunch are provided. Advance registration required by calling (314) 615-8822 or emailing sbell@stlouisco.com. Day
Date
Saturday 4/5
Time
Location
9 a.m. - noon
McDonnell Park
Trail Crew
Help build new trails or extensions to existing trails or repair trails. Projects include limb removal, erosion control, tree trimming and general maintenance. We collaborate with Gateway Off-Road Cyclists to design, build and maintain our trails! Tools, gloves, water and lunch are provided. Volunteers ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required by calling (314) 615-8822 or email sbell@stlouisco.com. Day
Date
Time
Location
Saturday
3/8
9 a.m. - 1p.m.
Greensfelder Park
Saturday
3/29
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rock Hollow Trail
Saturday
4/12
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Greensfelder Park
Saturday
4/26
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rock Hollow Trail (in partnership with Open Space Council OWLs)
Check out the volunteer gardening opportunities on the Gardening page! Other volunteer opportunities are available at Jefferson Barracks as museum attendants and at Suson Park as barn tour guides. Contact Sue Bell for more information at (314) 615-8865 at sbell@stlouisco.com.