Honeysuckle Sweep for Healthy Habitat March 4-19th

Written by Besa Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 3:07 PM

Last Updated on Sunday, March 5th, 2017 4:10 PM

14th Annual River des Peres Trash Bash a Smash!

Written by Administrator Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 12:53 PM

Last Updated on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 1:43 PM

The 14th Annual River des Peres Trash Bash & Watershed Festival was a breakout success this year! 650 volunteers stepped forward to help with this watershed-wide event that included 16 different cleanup sites, ranging from the headwaters, picking up major tributary creeks along the way, down to the confluence of the River des Peres and the Mississippi River.

Adding to this year's success were 2 motorized jon boats provided by Missouri River Relief. Thanks to MMR, we were able to handle hard-to-get sites in the confluence area. This was a first for our RdP operation.

Earth Day at Forest Park

Written by Dan Sherburne Thursday, April 21st, 2016 1:53 PM

Last Updated on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 9:57 AM

River des Peres Watershed Coalition at Earth Day 2016!

Earth Day will be celebrated at Forest Park once again Sunday, April 24, from 10 AM to 6 PM. And the River des Peres Watershed Coalition will be there!

Come to the Nature and Wildlife area near the footbridge over the water and look for the RdPWC table. We'll be sharing a booth (N-24) with the Greenway Network.

Steve Nagle, RdPWC Program Director, will be doing the honors--handing out brand new brochures, informing visitors about the River des Peres and its issues, and telling them about the Coalition and what we're doing. Coalition members are welcome to help out and spread the word, but stop by and visit a bit regardless.

Here is all the information you need to have a great Earth Day at the Park:

http://www.stlouisearthday.org/events/festival/

See you there!

Honeysuckle Sweep for Healthy Habitat

Created on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 6:12 AM

Last Updated on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 8:58 AM

The River des Peres Watershed Coalition will be a participating organization in the Honeysuckle Sweep for Healthy Habitat.  The Missouri Botanical Garden describes the effort as...

"In an effort to energize the greater St. Louis region around improving habitat for our native plants and animals, area conservation organizations join together to spotlight invasive bush honeysuckle and the need to remove it so that large swaths of land can become productive areas for native habitat, recreation and enjoyment. To that end, organizations will host public  events and volunteer removal days during the first ever Honeysuckle Sweep Week, March 5–13, 2016.

• Raise public awareness about the need for bush honeysuckle removal and the benefits to wildlife and humans of replanting with native plants. Utilize creative events as well as informative volunteer removals opportunities.
• Remove 35,000 square feet of bush honeysuckle."

Don't you want to feel as good as this 2012 Make a Difference Day crew?

Members of the River des Peres Watershed Coalition, and the community at large are encouraged to participate in a March 5 opportunity to restore habitat in Deer Creek Park, while raising awareness about invasive bush honeysuckle.  The Coalition has worked off and on in Deer Creek Park for the past 6 years, and it will be great to keep momentum going with this event that is being sponsored by the Open Space Council in partnership with Great Rivers Greenway. 

March 5 at Deer Creek Park

The Coalition would also like to run a honeysuckle hack event March 12 (9 am - 12 pm) in University City's Heman Park, but we can't do it without your help. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to help.