BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greenway Network - ECPv6.0.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Greenway Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Greenway Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230904T231602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T232100Z UID:4171-1696753800-1696771800@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Honeysuckle Hack DESCRIPTION:Join Greenway Network to remove invasive honeysuckle from Wapelhorst Park! This nonnative plant is taking over and choking out the native understory plants\, creating an ecological disaster. Help stop this weed from taking over our park and have some fun too! For ages 12 and up\, but minors must be accompanied by a supervising adult. \nBe sure to dress for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle. Bring gloves. Be prepared to get outside and make a difference. \nFor details and registration\, go to- https://greenwaynetwork.org/participate/honeysuckle-bash/ URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/2023-honeysuckle-hack/ LOCATION:Wapelhorst Park\, 1875 Muegge Rd\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63303\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230114T034515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T002625Z UID:3967-1696032000-1696204799@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Fall 2023 Dardenne Creek Monitoring DESCRIPTION: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 anyone who is new to Stream Team and wants to test their skills with some experienced backup.  People who are interested in learning more about Stream Team or water quality monitoring are also invited to participate. \nPlease contact Larry Ruff at greenwaynetwork@gmail.com to help us with this important and fun event URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/fall2023-dardennecreek-monitoring/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230924 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230203T112200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T051459Z UID:3975-1695427200-1695513599@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:National Public Lands Day 2023 is September 23. Join us for the 30th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on September 23\, 2023 by signing up at https://greenwaynetwork.org/participate/national-public-lands-day/ URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/national-public-lands-day-2023/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230905T002136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T002136Z UID:4175-1694628000-1694635200@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series Sep. 2023 DESCRIPTION:The September 13th BMSS presentation at Bike Stop Cafe will feature Roo Yawitz from Big Muddy Adventures!  “Big Muddy Adventures: Past\, Present\, and Future”\nSocial Hour 6PM\, Presentation 7PM URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/big-muddy-speaker-series-sep-2023/ LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230908T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230909T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230701T043648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230701T043648Z UID:4099-1694161800-1694278800@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:River Soundings 2023 DESCRIPTION:Rivers Soundings is a conference for people who live near\, work on\, rely on and love the Missouri River. This annual event includes panel discussions on issues related to big rivers and the Missouri River in particular. Each year speakers and panelists who are experts from around the country gather to share and discuss challenges and success stories. Our goal is to bring together people from up and down the river to look for common goals and active strategies to get there. \nThe 2023 theme is Human Structures and Big Rivers. The keynote address will be given by Steven Hawley author of Cracked. Other speakers include: Collin Wellencamp\, Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative; Danelle Haake\, National Great Rivers Research and Education Center; Charles Perkins\, St Charles County Soil and Water Conservation District; Dan Burkhardt\, Magnificent Missouri; Bob Menees\, Great Rivers Law; Tom Boersig\, Missouri Chapter American Fisheries; Chris Geddes\, River City Outdoors and many more. \nThe event is brought to you by the Missouri Department of Conservation Streams Unit and Greenway Network. It is sponsored by Dan and Connie Burkhardt\, Terrain Magazine. The conference will be held at Powder Valley Conservation area on September 8-9\, Friday and Saturday. Please register at https://greenwaynetwork.org/river-soundings/ URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/river-soundings-2023/ LOCATION:Powder Valley Nature Center\, 11715 Cragwold Rd\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230826T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230117T084830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T065819Z UID:3969-1693047600-1693069200@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Race for the Rivers DESCRIPTION: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 paddling event every year. \nPaddle for 20 or 30 miles on the Missouri River\, finishing at Blanchette Landing. The festival runs from 11 am until the last paddler comes off the river. Register now (NLT noon on Monday 8/21) at https://www.racefortherivers.org/ URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/race-for-the-rivers-2023/ LOCATION:Blanchette Landing\, 100 Olive Street\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230809T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230809T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230808T044656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T044656Z UID:4144-1691607600-1691611200@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:No BMSS in August DESCRIPTION:There will be no Big Muddy Speaker Series in August 2023. Join us on Sept. 13 for Roo from Big Muddy Adventures! URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/no-bmss-august2023/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230712T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230712T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230711T073714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T073714Z UID:4107-1689184800-1689192000@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series July 12 DESCRIPTION:Uniting Missouri Stream Teams in our Great Rivers State: A Look at Advocacy\, Education and Stewardship\nPresentation by Mary Culler\, Executive Director of Stream Teams United\n7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)\nBike Stop Café\, 701 S Riverside Drive\, St. Charles\, MO (indoors if raining\, or on patio)\nPresentation is FREE and open to the public! \nStream Teams United serves as the statewide non-profit partner of the Missouri Stream Team Program and is a coalition of 23 Stream Team Associations that each work collaboratively in their local watersheds to conserve and improve Missouri’s waterways. Mary will discuss current Advocacy\, Education\, and Stewardship efforts throughout Missouri\, including ways to be involved in advocating for our rivers and continuing to grow the Missouri Stream Team community. Plus\, she will share a glimpse of the upcoming 2023 Paddle MO Capitol to Capitol Missouri River adventure – including special guests\, new destinations\, and opportunities for connecting more people to the Missouri River. See other details HERE URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/big-muddy-speaker-series-july-12/ LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230422T234532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T184445Z UID:4056-1683741600-1683748800@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:BMSS is now at Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Drive in Saint Charles – also accessible from Main Street at the corner of Perry. \nSocial hour – 6:00 PM\, Presentation – 7:00 PM \nGreenway Network Board member Kelly Dunlap – “Introducing the Stream Care Guide” \nThe Stream Care Guide was designed by the Soil and Water Conservation Department\, City of Wentzville\, and St. Charles County to inform and educate all residents of their role in their watersheds. Everyone wants clean water\, but not everyone understands the connection between activities in their watershed and the effects on water. This guide takes the reader on a journey to understand their county’s watersheds\, streams\, and rivers; to locate themselves on a map within their watersheds and to visualize “when it rains\, it drains”. They discover how their yard drains to a particular stream and on to the next until flowing into the mighty rivers on their way to the Gulf. Readers also discover how they impact water quality and how they can help their local streams and waterbodies. \nThe link to the guide is near the bottom of – https://www.wentzvillemo.gov/departments/public_works/stormwater_management/our_watersheds_and_streams.php \nIf it’s nice out (not raining and 60ish+ degrees) we will sit outside. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bigmuddyspeakerseries-20230510/ LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230114T033622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T184323Z UID:3965-1681516800-1681689599@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Dardenne Creek Monitoring DESCRIPTION: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 anyone who is new to Stream Team and wants to test their skills with some experienced backup.  People who are interested in learning more about Stream Team or water quality monitoring are also invited to participate. \nPlease contact Larry Ruff at greenwaynetwork@gmail.com to help us with this important and fun event. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/spring2023-dardennecreek-monitoring/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230308T095651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T000726Z UID:4000-1681322400-1681329600@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series -canceled DESCRIPTION:The April 12 BMSS with Big Muddy Adventures is canceled. \nWe hope to see you at Bike Stop Café on May 10 for the talk about the Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center! URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bigmuddyspeakerseries-20230412/ LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230331T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230308T100054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T100249Z UID:4002-1680256800-1680368400@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Gateway Outdoor Expo DESCRIPTION:See Greenway Network at Mission: Clean Stream’s booth at the Gateway Outdoor Expo in Tower Grove Park. Browse over 200 booths\, get great deals on gear and outdoor related items\, learn about events and adventures\, and try your hand at some of the interactive demos like mountain biking or rock climbing. Public entry is free.\nDate: Friday\, March 31 – Saturday\, April 1\nTime: 10 am – 5 pm each day URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/gateway-outdoor-expo-2023/ LOCATION:Tower Grove Park\, 4257 Northeast Drive\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230325T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230325T080000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20221231T044257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T005935Z UID:3930-1679731200-1679731200@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Mission: Clean Stream/ Greg Poleski Memorial Cleanup DESCRIPTION:March 24 UPDATE: The Greg Poleski Memorial Clean-up at Cora Island\, scheduled for Saturday March 25\, will be rescheduled. Unfortunately\, the parking lot is too muddy\, and if it continues to rain\, the access road can become impassible. \nMission: Clean Stream is taking place all across the County on Saturday. Most of the other locations do not have the same access issues that Cora has\, so they typically take place rain or shine. We would love it if you would participate at one of those sites. You may contact the municipalities directly to see if they can use your help\, or you can check on the Mission: Clean Stream and/or their Facebook pages or websites for updates. For those locations\, click HERE to view details for MCS events across St Charles County. \nThanks and we hope to see you soon! \n\n\n\n\nMission: Clean Stream Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Event\n *\n \n \n CORA ISLAND is POSTPONED! The parking lot is too muddy and if we get more rain the access road can become imppassible. We will email you with updated dates as soon as it becomes availble. March 25 M:CS @Cora Island 8:30 - noon Weather Permitting. Dress for the weather. Be prepared to walk. Bring a light snack.\n\n \n \n\n\nVolunteer Info\n\n\n\n Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Address\n *\n \n \n\n Address\n\n\n \n Street Address \n \n Street Address\n\n \n Apt./Building/Suite # \n \n Apt./Building/Suite #\n\n \n City \n \n City\n\n \n State \n \n \n \n AlabamaAlaskaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming \n State\n\n \n Zip \n \n Zip\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nEmergency Contact\n\n\n\n Emergency Contact Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Emergency Contact Phone\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nGroup/Family Info\n\n\n\n I am a Member of a Group/Family\n *\n \n \n Yes\n \n No\n\n \n \n\n\n Name of Group/Family\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 1 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 1 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n Family Member 2 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 2 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n Family Member 3 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 3 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n Family Member 4 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 4 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n Family Member 5 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 5 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n\nWaiver\n\n\n\n Did you download and print the waiver form?\n *\n \n \n Yes\n \n No\n\n \n \n\n\n\n reCAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/mcs-gregpoleski-cleanup-2023/ LOCATION:Cora Island\, Cora Island Road off Red School Road\, West Alton\, MO\, 63386 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230308T094945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T094945Z UID:3998-1678298400-1678305600@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:BMSS now at Bike Stop Cafe\n701 S. Riverside Drive in Saint Charles – also accessible from Main Street at the corner of Perry\nhttps://www.bikestopcafes.com/cafe \nWebster Groves Nature Study Society: Stimulating Interest in Nature Study since 1920\nPete Kozich with the Webster Groves Nature Study Society\n6:00 p.m. Social Hour\n7:00 p.m. Presentation\nPresentation is FREE and open to the public! \nPete will discuss the history and interests of the Webster Groves Nature Study Society (WGNSS)\, which include entomology\, botany\, and ornithology. He will also share past nature photography winners from the groups photography club. One of the oldest nature groups in the area\, the WGNSS has regular field trips\, and the Society at large meets monthly to enjoy lectures by guests or members knowledgeable in diverse aspects of nature. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bigmuddyspeakerseries-20230308/ LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230225T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20221230T014450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T015929Z UID:3918-1677315600-1677337200@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Special Handling Seminar for Team Leaders and Clean Up Organizers DESCRIPTION:Each year Greenway Network\, in conjunction with MO Stream Team\, brings together experts from all areas to talk about how to deal with trash and situations that are outside of the usual straws and water bottles.  This includes things like tanks and barrels that might contain toxic substances\, needles and sharps\, medical waste and things that might require the intervention of law enforcement.  We know these things don’t happen every day\, but we want to make sure that team leaders and project coordinators are prepared for their unlikely occurrence. \nThis year the seminar will take place at the Headquarters of the USFWS’ Big Muddy Wildlife Refuge in Boonville from 9 am until 3 pm.  Lunch will be available.  A donation of $10 is suggested to offset the cost of the meal. \nRegistration for the on-line virtual option will open closer to the event. \nSpace is extremely limited. Register below: \n\n\n\n\nTeam Leader Special Handling Training Session\nTeam Leader Special Handling Training Session\nThis virtual training is for anyone who is planning or pre-scouting for cleanups and works with volunteers cleaning up floodplains\, rivers and streams. It addresses how to identify\, mark and when and where to report hazards such as barrels\, tanks\, needles and more. The virtual and in person sessions will start at 9 am on the last Saturday in February and run until approximately 3 pm with a few short breaks. Instructions for connecting will be emailed to you a few days before the session. \nThis seminar is presented by Greenway Network\, Inc in conjunction with Missouri Stream Team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Info\n\n\n\n Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Address\n *\n \n \n\n Address\n\n\n \n Street Address \n \n Street Address\n\n \n Apt./Building/Suite # \n \n Apt./Building/Suite #\n\n \n City \n \n City\n\n \n State \n \n \n \n AlabamaAlaskaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming \n State\n\n \n Zip \n \n Zip\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Stream Team Number (if you have one)\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n reCAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Text\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\nSubmit URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/special-handling-seminar-for-team-leaders-and-clean-up-organizers/ LOCATION:Big Muddy Wildlife Refuge Headquarters\, 18500 Brady Lane\, Boonville\, MO\, 65233-3126\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20230109T000024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T030938Z UID:3916-1675879200-1675886400@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series at Bike Stop Cafe DESCRIPTION:BMSS now at Bike Stop Cafe – still on 2nd Wed.\n701 S. Riverside Drive in Saint Charles – also accessible from Main Street at the corner of Perry\nhttps://www.bikestopcafes.com/cafe \nSalty Winters: How Road Salt Changes Lives\nDanelle Haake\, PhD\, Stream Ecologist and Director of Illinois RiverWatch\n6:00 p.m. Social Hour\n7:00 p.m. Presentation\nPresentation is FREE and open to the public! \nWhen winter snow and ice falls\, people still go about their daily lives: working\, playing\, learning\, and driving their cars to get where they’re going. This is made possible through our use of plows to remove the top layer of snow from the pavement and the use of road salt to melt the rest. But where does all that salt go? And what happens when it gets there? \nDanelle Haake is the Director of Illinois RiverWatch and a Stream Ecologist with the National Great Rivers Research & Education Center in Alton\, Illinois. She has worked in the water quality and ecological restoration realms for over 20 years\, including developing water quality management plans in Iowa\, managing reconstructed prairie and woodland habitats with Missouri Botanical Garden\, and studying the impact of road salt on stream ecosystems. Since 2010\, she has been coordinating community science participants in an effort to better understand the connections between road salt and water quality. \nThe Illinois RiverWatch Network is a volunteer monitoring initiative coordinated by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠). RiverWatch is the only statewide biological monitoring program that provides volunteers a hands-on opportunity to become stewards of our local waterways by monitoring stream habitat and water quality. The program was originally established in 1995 and has since expanded to the statewide level\, with over 200 participants monitoring streams annually. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/big-muddy-speaker-series-20230208/ LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230111T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20221225T045540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T040837Z UID:3910-1673460000-1673467200@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series at Bike Stop Cafe DESCRIPTION:BMSS now at Bike Stop Cafe – still on 2nd Wed.\n701 S. Riverside Drive in Saint Charles – also accessible from Main Street at the corner of Perry\nhttps://www.bikestopcafes.com/cafe \nLove Your Big Muddy – Missouri River Connections\nSteve Schnarr\, Director of Missouri River Relief \n6:00 p.m. Social Hour\n7:00 p.m. Presentation\nPresentation is FREE and open to the public! \nMissouri River Relief started from people who loved the Missouri River and wanted to spread that love in the community. That’s still our mission today\, to connect people to the Missouri River through river cleanups\, education programs\, and recreation. \nRiver Relief hosts river cleanups from St. Louis to Omaha\, NE; education programs bringing thousands of students to the river each year\, and paddling races like the MR340 from Kansas City to St. Charles. Steve Schnarr is the Director of MRR. He’ll be sharing some stories of the work that Missouri River Relief does to foster community\, knowledge and restoration of the Big Muddy across the state of Missouri. \nSteve lives in Columbia\, MO. His love for the river developed from years of exploring its waters by canoe. He was drawn to Missouri River Relief as a volunteer at local clean-ups\, later serving as an event coordinator\, MegaScout coordinator\, MRR board member and for many years as Program Manager. He continues to help direct the organization and assist in planning several events. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/big-muddy-speaker-series-3/ LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221105T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221105T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20221011T065732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T182758Z UID:3888-1667637000-1667651400@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Wild Waterway Rescue DESCRIPTION:This is it.  This is how you help the St Louis Zoo become the reigning Wild Waterway Rescue Champion in the State of Missouri!  Zoo lovers from St Louis\, Kansas City and Springfield will be collecting trash on the weekend of November 5.  The group that collects the most trash  (lbs per person) wins. Dress for the weather.  Wear sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle and wear gloves. \nRendezvous in the gravel lot at Columbia Bottom Conservation area.  Check-in and site selection will run from 8:30 – 9:30.  Clean up will take place until 12:30. We will be cleaning up in North St Louis/St Louis County in the area of Wildcare Park. \n\n\n\n\nHall Street Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Info\n\n\n\n Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Address\n *\n \n \n\n Address\n\n\n \n Street Address \n \n Street Address\n\n \n Apt./Building/Suite # \n \n Apt./Building/Suite #\n\n \n City \n \n City\n\n \n State \n \n \n \n AlabamaAlaskaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming \n State\n\n \n Zip/Postal \n \n Zip/Postal\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n Age\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nEmergency Contact\n\n\n\n Emergency Contact Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Emergency Contact Phone\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nMeet at Columbia Bottom Visitor Center Gravel Lot (801 Strodtman Rd\, St. Louis\, MO 631380) Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring gloves and a water bottle. \n\n\n\n\nGroup/Family Info\n\n\n\n I am a Member of a Group/Family\n *\n \n \n Yes\n \n No\n\n \n \n\n\n Name of Group/Family\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 1 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 1 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n Family Member 2 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 2 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n Family Member 3 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 3 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n Family Member 4 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 4 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n Family Member 5 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Family Member 5 Age\n \n \n \n 18 or Older\n \n Under 18\n\n \n \n\n\n\nWaiver\n\n\n\n Did you download and print the waiver form?\n *\n \n \n Yes\n \n No\n\n If not\, you can access the form here.\n \n\n\n\n reCAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Text\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\nSubmit URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/wild-waterway-rescue/ LOCATION:Columbia Bottom Visitor Center\, 801 Strodtman Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 3138\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20220301T194701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T175021Z UID:3784-1665792000-1665964799@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Dardenne Creek Monitoring Day DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease contact Larry Ruff: greenwaynetwork@gmail.com or call 636-498-0772 to help us with this important and fun event. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/fall-2022-dardenne-creek-monitoring-day/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220924T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220924T090000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20190723T003447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T234730Z UID:1653-1664010000-1664010000@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:GN Conservation Team at National Public Lands Day DESCRIPTION:Please note due to Covid-19\, our procedures for signing up and checking in have changed. We will not be providing food or t-shirts this year. Bring plenty of water and any snacks you might want. Wear a mask whenever you are unable to properly social distance. \nGreenway Network Conservation Teams and other volunteers will be picking up trash\, planting\, removing invasive plants and doing other needed work on public lands near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The Cora Island Unit of the US Fish and Wildlife Big Muddy Refuge\, the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Jones Confluence State Park and the US Army Corps of Engineers Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary need your help conserving and restoring our lands and waters. \nPlease bring gloves\, water bottle and boots or sturdy shoes. We work rain or shine\, so bring your sunscreen or rain gear! Come outdoors and join the fun! \nRegister here URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/gn-conservation-team-at-national-public-lands-day/ LOCATION:Various Locations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220909T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20220701T052011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T193617Z UID:3838-1662712200-1662843600@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:River Soundings DESCRIPTION:Rivers Soundings is a conference for people who live near\, work on\, rely on and love the Missouri River.  This annual event includes panel discussions on issues related to big rivers and the Missouri River in particular. \nThis year the conference will take place at Klondike Park Conference Center near Augusta\, MO.  The theme is a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act.  Our keynote speaker on Friday evening will be Olivia Dorothy from American Rivers.  After a day of panels and conversation we will gather around the campfire for some river entertainment.  Saturday will see a morning of presentations followed by an opportunity to get outside\, meet local river vendors and get in some real river recreation. Details will be added closer to the event. \nSpace is strictly limited so preregister today. \nRegister Now URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/river-soundings/ LOCATION:Klondike Park\, 4600 Highway 94 S\, Augusta\, MO\, 63332\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220827T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220827T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20220701T044503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T054924Z UID:3843-1661598000-1661616000@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Race for the Rivers DESCRIPTION:Paddle for 20 or 30 miles on the Missouri River or try out our new 2 mile sprints.  The festival returns with Pirates\, Beer and Music.  Festival starts at 11 am and runs until the last paddler comes off the river or 4 pm. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/race-for-the-rivers-2/ LOCATION:Blanchette Landing\, 100 Olive Street\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20220301T194417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T194621Z UID:3782-1651276800-1651449599@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Dardenne Creek Monitoring Day DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease contact Larry Ruff: greenwaynetwork@gmail.com or call 636-498-0772 to help us with this important and fun event. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/spring-2022-dardenne-creek-monitoring-day/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220403 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20220107T053951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T193506Z UID:3739-1648857600-1648943999@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Mission Clean Stream 2022 in Memory of Greg Poleski DESCRIPTION:This form is currently closed for submissions. \nPART 2:  MISSION: CLEAN STREAM EDITION  April 2  2022. \nEverything else stays the same.  If you registered for the postponed event\, you are still registered for this one. \nWe 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. \nDue 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. \nDress for the weather.  Be prepared to walk. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/mission-clean-stream-2022/ LOCATION:Cora Island\, Cora Island Road off Red School Road\, West Alton\, MO\, 63386 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220320 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20220315T062505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T062505Z UID:3807-1647648000-1647648000@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Dome Life Meramec River Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Join Missouri Department of Conservation Stream Team Program and Dome Life for a major clean up on the Meramec River. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dome-life-stream-team-mid-meramec-river-cleanup-and-festival-tickets-252581918317 URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/dome-life-meramec-river-clean-up/ LOCATION:Robertsville State Park\, 902 State Park Drive\, Robertsville\,\, MO\, 63072 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220226T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20220125T003624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T231832Z UID:3754-1645866000-1645887600@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Special Handling Training for Team Leaders DESCRIPTION:Each year Greenway Network\, in conjunction with MO Stream Team brings together experts from all areas to talk about how to deal with trash and situations that are outside of the usual straws and water bottles.  This includes things like tanks and barrels that might contain toxic substances\, needles and sharps\, medical waste and things that might require the intervention of law enforcement.  We know these things don’t happen every day but we want to make sure that team leaders and project coordinators are prepared for their unlikely occurrence. \nThis year the seminar will take place at the brand new Paddle Stop Brewery in New Haven\, MO from 9 am until 3 pm.  Lunch will be available. \nRegister on-line for the virtual option.  https://tinyurl.com/2p9yfwz2 \nSpace is extremely limited. Register below: \n\n\n\n\nTeam Leader Special Handling Training Session\nTeam Leader Special Handling Training Session\nThis virtual training is for anyone who is planning or pre-scouting for cleanups and works with volunteers cleaning up floodplains\, rivers and streams. It addresses how to identify\, mark and when and where to report hazards such as barrels\, tanks\, needles and more. The virtual and in person sessions will start at 9 am on the last Saturday in February and run until approximately 3 pm with a few short breaks. Instructions for connecting will be emailed to you a few days before the session. \nThis seminar is presented by Greenway Network\, Inc in conjunction with Missouri Stream Team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Info\n\n\n\n Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Address\n *\n \n \n\n Address\n\n\n \n Street Address \n \n Street Address\n\n \n Apt./Building/Suite # \n \n Apt./Building/Suite #\n\n \n City \n \n City\n\n \n State \n \n \n \n AlabamaAlaskaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming \n State\n\n \n Zip \n \n Zip\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Stream Team Number (if you have one)\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n reCAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Text\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/special-handling-training-for-team-leaders/ LOCATION:Paddle Stop Brewery\, 204 Front\, New Haven\, MO\, 63068\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211009T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211009T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20190723T004419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T193139Z UID:1669-1633764600-1633788000@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Fall Dardenne Creek Monitoring Day DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease contact Larry Ruff: greenwaynetwork@gmail.com or call 636-498-0772 to help us with this important and fun event. \nWe won’t be  gathering for lunch this year because of Covid 19. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/fall-dardenne-creek-monitoring-day/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211011 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20200807T203016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T235623Z UID:3338-1633737600-1633910399@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Fall Dardenne Creek Monitoring Day DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease contact Larry Ruff: greenwaynetwork@gmail.com or call 636-498-0772 to help us with this important and fun event. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/fall-dardenne-creek-monitoring-day-2/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210503 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20191031T000112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T022633Z UID:2780-1619827200-1619999999@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Spring Dardenne Creek Monitoring Day DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/spring-dardenne-creek-monitoring-day/ LOCATION:MO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210417T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210417T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175405 CREATED:20210319T050949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T022801Z UID:3548-1618650000-1618660800@greenwaynetwork.org SUMMARY:Mississippi River Plastics Pollution Launch DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou 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. \nThe 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. \nThis effort is being led by the mayors of the Mississippi Rivers Cities and Towns Initiative and Rotary International. \nRegister Here URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/mississippi-river-plastics-pollution-launch/ LOCATION:10550 Riverview Dr\, St. Louis\, MO 63137\, 10550 Riverview Dr\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63137\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR