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Looking for something to do in
Our Great Outdoors? Check out the calendar below for a listing
of event in our area, or browse the listings below for more
information.
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Here's
closer a look at the events in our area:
Ride the Rivers Century Bicycle Ride
What:
The Century Ride includes some of the areas “greatest
hits” – our majestic Great Rivers, two
major universities, three parks, two ferry crossings,
historic Route 66, five trails and the Gateway Arch.
Return to Trailhead Brewery for brews and food.
Date: October 11, 2009
Time: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ameristar Casino St. Charles
Cost: $35 pre-registration at trailnet.org
$50 registration the day of the ride.
Contact: (314) 416-9930
Urban Land Tour
What:
Do you live around St. Louis and have an interest
in checking out some great outdoor spaces in the
downtown city area? Then come on out and join the
Open Space Council for a jaunt around some of St.
Louis city’s best outdoor spaces. Reservations required.
Date: October 17, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Various Locations
Contact: Please visit www.openspacecouncilstl.org
for more information.
Operation Wild Lands (OWLS) Workday
What:
Gravois Creek Conservation Area, an urban wild open space that borders Grant’s Trail, is in need of attention from volunteer stewards! Please join us in a work day to focus on cleaning and removing debris from this area.
All supplies will be provided and all participants will receive a patch and t-shirt!
Gravois Creek CA is south of Interstate 55, near the intersection of Reavis Barracks Road and Highway H. The area can only be accessed by a short hike on Grants Trail.
Date: November 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Gravois Creek, Bella
Villa, Missouri
Contact: Call 636-451-6090 for more information or to volunteer.
Pesto Festo! (an EarthDance event)
What:
Open Space Council is currently assisting EarthDance,
a St. Louis organization seeking to create a fully
sustainable community farm, in their efforts to
acquire land for the purpose of organic farming.
In 2009, EarthDance began an organic farming apprenticeship
program. Each year, EarthDance hosts Pesto Festo!,
a festival which features live music and dancing,
local food and cooking demonstrations, live art,
and much more! This year, Pesto Festo will be
at the historic Savoy Theater in the heart of
downtown Ferguson
Date: November 7, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Savoy Theater, 119
S. Florissant Rd, Ferguson, Missouri
Contact: For more information
or to register, log onto www.earthdancefarms.org.
Operation Wild Lands (OWLS) Workday
What:
Buder County Park is in need of attention from volunteer stewards! Please join us in a work day to focus on cleaning andremoving debris from this area.
All supplies will be provided and all participants will receive a patch and t-shirt!
Date: November 21, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Buder County Park, Valley Park, Missouri
Contact: Call 636-451-6090
for more information or to volunteer.
Operation Wild Lands (OWLS) Workday
What:
Castlewood State Park is in need of attention from volunteer stewards! Please join us in a work day to focus on cleaning and removing debris from this area.
All supplies will be provided and all participants will receive a patch and t-shirt!
Date: December 5, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Castlewood State Park, Ballwin, Missouri
Contact: Call 636-451-6090
for more information or to volunteer.
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