Greenway Network

Fall Dardenne Creek Monitoring Day
2021-10-09 07:30 - 14:00 UTC
Two times a year Greenway Network members collaborate with Stream Team volunteers to sample the entire length of Dardenne Creek in St. Charles County. This semiannual event provides the State of Missouri and interested members of the public with a snapshot picture of the creek. This data allows for planning and can identify areas of concern along the Stream.
Please contact Larry Ruff: greenwaynetwork@gmail.com or call 636-498-0772 to help us with this important and fun event.
We won’t be gathering for lunch this year because of Covid 19.

Fall Dardenne Creek Monitoring Day
2021-10-09 - 2021-10-10
Two times a year Greenway Network members collaborate with Stream Team volunteers to sample the entire length of Dardenne Creek in St. Charles County. This semiannual event provides the State of Missouri and interested members of the public with a snapshot picture of the creek. This data allows for planning and can identify areas of concern along the Stream.
Please contact Larry Ruff: greenwaynetwork@gmail.com or call 636-498-0772 to help us with this important and fun event.

Spring Dardenne Creek Monitoring Day
2021-05-01 - 2021-05-02
Join Greenway Network on this twice a year adventure to monitor Dardenne Creek. Experienced Stream Team volunteers can go out to one or more sites and do a complete water quality monitoring protocol. This is a great opportunity for any one who is new the Stream team and wants to test out their skills with some experienced back up. People who are interested in learning more about Stream Team or water quality monitoring are also invited to participate.

Mississippi River Plastics Pollution Launch
2021-04-17 09:00 - 12:00 | 10550 Riverview Dr, St. Louis, MO 63137, 10550 Riverview Dr, St. Louis, MO, 63137, United States
Greenway Network, Inc is proud to be hosting the official launch of the Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative Pilot in St Louis. Similar events are being held in St Paul, MN and Baton Rouge, LA. The purpose of this project is to identify what plastic is getting into the Mississippi River, how much there is and to figure out how best to reduce or eliminate it. It is part of a global project sponsored by the United Nations and the National Geographic Society to reduce ocean plastic pollution.
You can help out by joining in one of the many clean up activities taking place across the region and by helping to collect the data needed by the scientists studying the problem. You can collect data yourself, in your neighborhood at your convenience by downloading the Marine Data Tracker App to your phone and using the MRCTI list to record your discoveries.
The official St Louis launch of the project takes place on April 17 from 9 am until noon. Look for a kickoff promptly at 9 with a welcome from local officials and representatives from the project. Staff from the Marine Debris Tracker development team will be on hand to assist you with learning about the application and teams from the League of Watershed Guardians, Greenway Network and the Mississippi River Water Trails Association will be picking up trash in the park and along the Riverfront trail. Bags and gloves will be provided by Missouri Stream Team.
This effort is being led by the mayors of the Mississippi Rivers Cities and Towns Initiative and Rotary International.
Register Here

Mission: Clean Stream
2021-04-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Veterans Tribute Park, 1031 Kisker Rd, Weldon Spring, MO, 63304, United States
Please check with the individual municipalities for their status.
On Saturday, April 10, join Greenway Network, St. Charles County, and the communities of Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis, O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, and Wentzville help to remove trash from local streams and lakes. The first 50 participants registering by March 17th will receive a free T-shirt. Register Here Information by location:
Dardenne Prairie (636)755-5308 Meet at City Hall Wentzville (636) 332-9236 Meet at Rotary Park Lake St Louis (636)-695-4221 Meet at Jefferson Point
St. Charles (636) 949-3237 Meet at Lewis & Clark Boathouse Pavilion
O’Fallon (636) 379-5408 volunteer@ofallon.mo.us Location provided at sign up
Weldon Spring & St. Charles County Parks (636)-949-7535 https://tinyurl.com/MCSStCCountyParks Meet at Veteran’s Tribute Park Shelter #3
Cora Island (636) 498-0772 Greenwaynetwork.org Meet at Cora Island Parking Area
Cottleville* (636) 498-6565 x203 Meet at City Hall on April 18*
*Note: Date differs from other locations

Team Leader Special Handling Virtual Training Session
2021-02-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This training session is for anyone who pre-scouting for clean ups and works with volunteers cleaning up trash. Experts from across the State of Missouri present guidelines for safely identifying, flagging and knowing who to contact for assistance. Topics covered include site scouting, reporting tanks and barrels, handling sharps and packing for emergencies. The session is free and open to all. Please register following the link below. Instructions for connecting to the virtual will be emailed to registrants a few days before the session.
The session starts at 9 am and will run until approximately 3 pm with short breaks.
https://tinyurl.com/TeamLeader2021

MLK Day of Service in Memory of Greg Poleski
2021-01-18 09:00 - 12:30 | Cora Island, Cora Island Road off Red School Road, West Alton, MO, 63386
Mission: Clean Stream Registration (January 18, 2021)
Mission: Clean Stream Registration (January 18, 2021)

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9:00 am January 17, 2022 MLK Day of Service in Honor of Greg Poleski. Meet at the main Parking lot. Dress for the weather. Bring water. Lunch will be provided. Trash is spread out over two miles so be prepared to walk. This is mostly tires and metal that has drifted in from flooding. There will be heavy lifting.

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We are finally able to get back to Cora Island after several years. Lots of heavy metal and tires have drifted in and we want to get a start on pulling it out before the Spring floods move things around again. The trash is spread out over two miles so there will plenty of walking. It is also heavy. This is one of those clean ups that is for those who really want to dig in and make a difference.
Due to covid restrictions, we will not be able to provide food or water so you will need to bring your own water and a light snack.
Dress for the weather. Be prepared to walk.

Hall Street Cleanup
2020-10-24 | Hickey Park, 8674 N Broadway, St. Louis, MO, 63147
Starts at Hickey Park.
This is a special clean up in an area that really needs the help. Participation is limited. Children should be at least 16 years old to participate. Wear gloves and mask. Bring water.
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Honeysuckle Bash
2020-10-10 | Fox Hill Park, 3400 Kisker Dr., St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Ages 12 & Up // Greenway Network is organizing a Honeysuckle Bash to remove the invasive weed from public lands on and near the Missouri River. All tools and instructions to remove the honeysuckle will be provided. Please bring gloves, a water bottle and wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves and long pants to protect from getting poison ivy.
On completion, we will have sandwiches and chips at 12:30pm for event wrap up.
The Boschert Greenway is a 3.81 walking and biking trail that runs between Fox Hill Park and Fountain Lake Park. The trail, which runs along Boschert Creek, was made possible by a partnership with Great Rivers Greenway.

Confluence Trash Bash
2020-03-21 08:00 - 12:00
This event has been postponed. New date has yet to be determined.
Confluence Trash Bash is one of the largest stream clean-up events in the state.

Confluence Trash Bash is the annual clean-up in North St. Louis and St. Louis County. All are welcome, no experience required! Individual volunteers, civic groups and youth organizations are encouraged to attend.
Volunteers can choose from multiple locations as their starting site, after which they will be assigned to specific areas to clean.

Big Muddy Speaker Series - February 2020
2020-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Big A’s on the Riverfront, 308 N Main St, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States
This will be an informal gathering of friends and fellow river lovers to share stories and photos of river hero Greg Poleski. Greg’s family is hosting a Celebration of Life on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 4-7 at the Riverlands Audubon Center in West Alton.
Join us at Big A’s on the Riverfront for Stories, slides and memories of Greenway Network co-founder Greg Poleski
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
6. p.m. Social Hour & Slideshow at Big A’s on the Riverfront
7:00 p.m. Short talks on Greg Poleski’s legacy
At Big A’s on the Riverfront (in the back room)
308 N Main St. – St Charles, MO
Presentation is FREE and open to the public!
More info. and directions here: http://bigmuddyspeakers.org/events/event/gregpoleski_stchas-2020/

Annual Members Meeting - December 2019
2019-12-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Big A’s on the Riverfront, 308 N Main St, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States

Big Muddy Speaker Series - November 2019
2019-11-06 06:00 - 20:30
This month, November, the speaker series in St. Charles meets on the FIRST Wednesday of the month.
The social hour starts at 6:00p.m. followed by the presentation at 7:00p.m.

Board Meeting - November 2019
2019-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | GN Office, MO, United States
Greenway Network Monthly Board Meeting

Pelican Days
2019-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverlands Bird Sanctuary, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, 63386, United States
Pelican Days is sponsored by the Audubon Center at Riverlands and supported by the USACE Riverlands Bird Sanctuary, Greenway Network and other partners. Plan to join us on this family friendly event celebrating the arrival of the migrating pelicans. There will be a rescue pelican from the TreeHouse Wildlife Center and lots of fun things to see and do on this day to celebrate our rivers.

Big Muddy Speaker Series - October 2019
2019-10-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Big A’s on the Riverfront, 308 N Main St, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States
The speaker series in St. Charles meets on the second Wednesday of every month.
The social hour starts at 6:00p.m. followed by the presentation at 7:00p.m.

Board Meeting - October 2019
2019-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | GN Office, MO, United States

Big Muddy Speaker Series - September 2019
2019-09-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Big A’s on the Riverfront, 308 N Main St, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States

Board Meeting - September 2019
2019-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | GN Office, MO, United States

Big Muddy Speaker Series - August 2019
2019-08-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Big A’s on the Riverfront, 308 N Main St, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States
Jason Wilson Project Leader, USF&W Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Complex will talk at the Big Muddy Speakers Series on August 14, 2019.
Jason will talk about the USF&W complex, including Big Muddy, Swan Lake, and Loess Bluffs and will discuss the mission, the lands they manage, the challenges facing the Refuge, and how it fit into the big picture of resource management and restoration in Missouri.
The Big Muddy Refuge is one of the best river restoration programs in our county and we look foreword to hearing the new leader for the refuge talk with us.

Board Meeting - August 2019
2019-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | GN Office, MO, United States
