Spring 2026 Dardenne Creek Monitoring
2026-05-16 00:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Join Greenway Network on this twice-a-year adventure to monitor Dardenne Creek on Saturday, May 16. 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 anyone who is new to Stream Team and wants to test their skills with some experienced backup. Those interested in learning more about Stream Team or water quality monitoring are also invited to participate.
Please email greenwaynetwork@gmail.com to get details for this important and fun event, and register at https://greenwaynetwork.org/participate/dardenne-creek-monitoring-days/

Big Muddy Speaker Series May 2026
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Bike Stop Cafe, 701 S. Riverside Dr, Saint Charles, MO, 63301, United States
Missouri’s Natural Heroes presented by Alex Primm for the Big Muddy Speaker Series, hosted in St. Charles County by Greenway Network — 7:00p.m. presentation (6:00p.m. social hour) at Bike Stop Cafe, 701 S Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
Which Missourians do we consider heroic? What does it mean to be a hero now? This presentation will describe little heralded Missouri heroes. It will also ask the audience to describe their heroes. We live in a time where we need heroes, especially in rural areas. This program’s particular heroes are conservationists. Thanks in part to several state agencies, Missouri has been a renowned pioneer in restoring wildlife and protecting our environment. Many private citizens have helped establish a tradition of appreciating our natural heritage. Among individual conservation heroes: Thomas Hart Benton, artist; Daniel Boone, early explorer and friend to native people; George Washington Carver, agricultural pioneer, Leonard Hall, conservationist and farmer, Lloyd Stark, governor and nurseryman; Laura Ingalls Wilder, agricultural journalist and novelist. We will also explore Missouri’s natural areas inspiring these conservationists. For more details, see https://bigmuddyspeakers.org/event/missouris-natural-heroes/ (Note: this month’s presentation will be on the 3rd Wednesday. Our next BMSS will be on the usual 2nd Wednesday, June 10.)

Race for the Rivers 2026
2026-08-29 08:00 - 14:30 | Blanchette Landing, 100 Olive Street, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States
Whether you’re an avid paddler looking to get in on a competitive river race, or simply in search of laid-back family fun, Race for the Rivers is the event you’ve been searching for! With water education, restoration, and recreation as the focus, Greenway Network stages this fun Missouri River paddling event every year. Choose 20 or 30 miles, both finishing at Blanchette Landing in Saint Charles’ Historic Frenchtown District.
Registration will be available this spring at https://www.racefortherivers.org/
