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SUMMARY:Mission: Clean Stream on Saturday\, April 5\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:The May 10th clean up in Wright CIty has been postponed.  Check back for updated information. \nJoin hundreds of volunteers to work together to pick up tons of litter along our rivers and streams. Greenway Network partners with eight municipalities to host cleanup sites. Follow one of the links below to sign up for the cleanup event in your area! \nSt. Charles City *April 12\n\nSt. Charles County *also on Sat. Apr. 5; not the 6th as previously published\n\nLake Saint Louis\nCity of O’Fallon \nCity of Dardenne Prairie \n\nCity of Cottleville \nCity of Wentzville\nWright City\n\n.\nBefore heading out\, watch our brief safety video at https://youtu.be/HpD5w5JEmKo Be sure to dress for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes\, and bring gloves as well as a water bottle. Be prepared to get outside and have fun while making a difference. Thanks and we hope to see you soon!\n\n.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/mcs-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
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SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Missouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted by Greenway Network\n7 p.m. Presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour) at Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Drive\, St. Charles\, MO 63301 \n“Life on the Mississippi before 1492: from Clovis to Cahokia to Contact” by Julie Zimmerman\, PhD\, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville \nDr. Julie Zimmerman will present an overview of life on the Mississippi before 1492: from Clovis to Cahokia to Contact. Dr. Zimmerman will provide a long term ecological view of the region in addition to outlining the anthropological highlights of the time. Dr. Zimmerman will share her knowledge and experience gained throughout her career as an archaeologist. Dr. Zimmermann is an archaeologist\, professor\, and chair of the Department of Anthropology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She is also the coordinator of Native American Studies. \nVisit the Big Muddy Speaker Series page to learn more: https://bigmuddyspeakers.org/stcharles/
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
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SUMMARY:St. Peters Clean Streams (cross-post)
DESCRIPTION:Courtesy cross-post: The City of St. Peters organizes an annual community volunteer event to clean our streams of debris for healthier streams. Trash can harm habitat and wildlife\, plus cause creek bank erosion and possibly flooding. The 2025 Spring Event will be Saturday\, April 12 at 370 Lakeside Park’s Corporate Pavilion. Register here by April 4\, 2025 for Clean Streams! See details at https://www.stpetersmo.net/298/Clean-Streams
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/st-peters-clean-streams-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
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SUMMARY:Mission: Clean Stream - April 12 for St. Charles City
DESCRIPTION:If you missed one of the April 5th Mission: Clean Stream events throughout the county\, or just want to help even more\, you have another chance to volunteer with the City of St. Charles’ cleanup on Saturday\, April 12. Volunteers\, ages 6 and up\, can register as a family\, individual\, or organization. Gloves\, waste collection bags\, safety vests\, and picker tools will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather. Long pants\, long sleeves\, and boots are recommended. Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation to sites. Before heading out\, watch our brief safety video at https://youtu.be/HpD5w5JEmKo \nUse the City’s REGISTER HERE  link to get details and sign up. Thanks and we hope to see you soon!
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/mcs-april12-stcharlescity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250502T015857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T015857Z
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SUMMARY:Missouri Paddling Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Bimonthly meeting of the MOPadCo will take place Sunday\, May 4 at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area’s visitor center. Enjoy a potluck getting to know the paddling community at noon. Bring a dish to share and your own table service\, then the meeting will be at 1:00. Come learn more about this statewide organization and how you can get involved. Discuss future paddling events\, training\, paddling access improvements\, and more.\nZoom in on the map on MDC’s page at https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/columbia-bottom-conservation-area to see the loop drive parallel to Strodtman Rd/ Riverview Dr\, which has angled parking along it\, near the River’s Edge Trailhead.\nAnd join our Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mopaddlecoalition
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/mopadco-20250504/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250424T190158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T190158Z
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SUMMARY:Rockwood Island USFW Refuge Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFW) is reaching out to multiple organizations seeking volunteers to help plant some of the 22\,000 tree seedlings acquired for the Rockwood Island Wildlife Refuge. Their goal is to diversify the species composition of the refuge from monotypic cottonwood to a 15 species-rich bottomland forest typical of the region to better serve wildlife for multiple generations. While the refuge is on the East side of the Mississippi (about 8 miles south of Chester\, Illinois)\, knowing the importance of wetlands to our watersheds\, our Stream Team has decided to partner with USFW and ask other volunteers to join the endeavor. \nWhen: May 7\, 8\, 9\, and 10 \nTime: Anytime starting from 9am for as long as people want to help. USFW will be there from 8:30am to late afternoon each day. \nWhere: Illinois Route 3 to Rockwood\, Il; coordinates: 37.83666\, -89.70338  Map: https://tinyurl.com/msprda73 This is an unimproved road. Drive under the railroad trestle and follow it back (approximately 200 yards) to the refuge parking lot. \nWhat: Bareroot tree planting using dibble bars (stooping\, bending\, walking over irregular floodplain forest). \nNeed: Bring drinking water\, snack if wanted\, and a desire to restore our wetlands. \nMore information can be found here\, including detailed directions and how to plant trees successfully using a Dribble Bar: https://tinyurl.com/mrxu9teh \nPlease be sure to notify one of the following if you\, or a group\, plan to attend and when: \nJared Nance\, Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge:  Cell: 573-754-2431  /  Email: jared_nance@fws.gov \nor  Jan McIlwee\, Stream Team volunteer: Cell: 314-303-6419  / Email: janm@streamteam5168.org
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/rockwood-island-usfw-refuge-tree-planting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T100000
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SUMMARY:Give STL Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Greenway Network is a new participant to Give STL Day! You can support us at https://www.givestlday.org/organization/Greenway-Network/  Also\, donating during a Power Hour gets us part of that hour’s $20\,000 prize pool which is applied equally to every donation made within the hour: 9:00-10:00AM\, noon-1:00PM\, 3:00-4:00PM\, 6:00-7:00PM\, and 9:00-10:00PM. Even if you can’t donate\, emailing your friends or sharing from our Facebook page is appreciated too. Thank you!
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/give-stl-day-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250417T171825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T171825Z
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SUMMARY:Wright City Mission: Clean Stream 5/10/25
DESCRIPTION:Wright City Mission: Clean Stream will now take place on MAY 10\, 2025. This year we are thrilled to have Wright City join us for this annual event. You can register for their clean-up at https://greenwaynetwork.org/2025/03/10/misson-clean-stream-april-5-2025-welcome-wright-city/ to help out at Corwin S. Ruge Memorial Park.  Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/wright-city-mission-clean-stream-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250429T231512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T231512Z
UID:4737-1747245600-1747252800@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series May 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Peruque Creek Watershed Alliance” by Kelly Dunlap\, PCWA representative\nMissouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted by Greenway Network\n7 p.m. Presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)\nBike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Drive\, St. Charles\, MO 63301 \nJoin us at the St. Charles edition of the Big Muddy Speaker Series on Wednesday\, May 14 to learn more about the newly reformed Peruque Creek Watershed Alliance\, how local residents and communities are collaborating and cross-training to improve water quality\, and ways you can get involved and provide input. \nPeruque Creek watershed spans parts of Warren and St. Charles counties in Missouri\, feeds into Lake Saint Louis\, and ultimately drains to the Mississippi River. The Peruque Creek Watershed Alliance is focused on improving and protecting stream water quality. It brings together local governments\, organizations\, and community members to address current issues and promote sustainable watershed management. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources recently collected public comments on a draft Watershed Plan and a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) report for Total Suspended Solids in Peruque Creek. One of the Alliance’s first goals is to launch a multi-location stream data collection effort across the watershed. \nVisit the Big Muddy Speaker Series page to learn more: https://bigmuddyspeakers.org/stcharles/
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-may-2025/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250523T205742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T205742Z
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SUMMARY:Special Handling Short Course: Tornado Trash
DESCRIPTION:The work of cleaning up the bits and pieces of debris that cannot be scooped up by heavy machinery has to wait until the most urgent tasks of safely clearing streets\, securing buildings\, and meeting the physical and emotional needs of the citizens have been addressed. It is a huge task and it is going to take a while. \nIn preparation for those clean ups\, the Team Leader Academy crew has been updating our list of materials that require special handling to include the sorts of things that we are likely to find in greater quantities than usual. \nIf you are planning a litter clean up\, want to lead volunteers on a litter clean up\, or just want to volunteer yourself\, attend one of our one-hour sessions to help prepare you for this work. We will cover what to look for\, how to handle it\, and who and when to call when it is more than you can handle. Our goal is to get as many people as possible ready to join in the many calls for clean-up volunteers that are coming. \n6 pm TUESDAY May 27 at Alpine Shop (440 N Kirkwood Rd\, Kirkwood\, MO 63122) \nEmail greenwaynetwork@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Thank you.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/specialhandling-tornadotrash1/
LOCATION:Alpine Shop\, 440 N Kirkwood Rd\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20241204T024722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T184718Z
UID:4505-1748649600-1748822399@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2025 Dardenne Creek Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:This has been postponed from April\, to May 31 and June 1\, due to high water levels and more rain forecasted. Join Greenway Network on this twice-a-year adventure to monitor Dardenne Creek on Saturday and/or Sunday. 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. \nPlease email greenwaynetwork@gmail.com to get details for this important and fun event\, and register at https://greenwaynetwork.org/participate/dardenne-creek-monitoring-days/
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/spring2025-dardennecreek-monitoring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250530T030028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T030046Z
UID:4750-1749664800-1749672000@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series June 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Tornado Clean-up Special Handling” by Charlene Waggoner\, Greenway Network President\nMissouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted by Greenway Network\n7 p.m. Presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)\nBike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Drive\, St. Charles\, MO 63301 \nAfter St Louis’ tornado on May 16\, the work of cleaning up the bits and pieces of debris that cannot be scooped up by heavy machinery has to wait until the most urgent tasks of safely clearing streets\, securing buildings\, and meeting the physical and emotional needs of the citizens have been addressed. It is a huge task\, and it is going to take a while. \nIn preparation for those clean-ups\, the Team Leader Academy crew has been updating our list of materials that require special handling to include the sorts of things that we’re likely to find in greater quantities than usual. Learn how to prepare for this work as Greenway Network’s Board President\, Charlene Waggoner\, will cover what to look for\, how to handle it\, and who and when to call when it’s more than you can handle. Our goal is to get as many people as possible ready to join in the many calls that are coming for clean-up volunteers. \nLearn more at https://bigmuddyspeakers.org/stcharles/
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-june-2025/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250701T021631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T021631Z
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SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Melissa Sauter for Missouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted in St Charles by Greenway Network.7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Dr\, St Charles\, MO 63301\n\nJoin Melissa Sauter from the Mississippi River Water Trail Association (MRWTA) to hear about the success of this National Water Trail. The Mississippi River Water Trail\, a National Water Trail since 2012\, encompasses 121 miles of the Mississippi River including the confluence of the two longest rivers in the country (the Missouri and Mississippi)\, 75 sites including 62 rest areas and 17 camping areas\, and three locks and dams. The trail spans two states\, rural areas\, and a large urban area at St Louis\, Missouri. Since 2007\, the MRWTA has coordinated volunteers and events on the river to ensure high quality and affordable recreational and educational opportunities and to promote safe public use of the trail. Details can be found at https://bigmuddyspeakers.org/st-charles/\n\nAnd after the presentation\, join us next to the Lewis & Clark Boat House to watch the first racers finish the MR340! https://mr340.org/news/mr340-race-updates-links/
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-july-2025/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250707T151029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T151029Z
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SUMMARY:Al-Pint Night for MOPadCo 7/16/25
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer or just visit with Missouri Paddling Coalition at Alpine Shop Columbia 5-7PM and Alpine Shop Kirkwood 6-8PM for Al-Pint Night on Wednesday\, July 16\, in support of MOPadCo. \nWhat’s on tap at Al-Pint Night:\nCraft Brews – For those 21 and over\, a donation of $10 gets you an Alpine Shop logo pint glass and MOPadCo will fill it not once\, but twice! Thanks to 4 Hands in St. Louis and Logboat in Columbia.\nSupport a Cause – All proceeds will benefit MOPadCo.\nRaffles & More – Participate in exciting raffles and learn how you can get involved with paddling all across the State of Missouri. At Alpine Shop Kirkwood\, Mark Fingerhut will present “Paddling the Midwest Coast” at 6:30.\n\nBring your friends. Enjoy some great beverages. Make new paddling friends as you learn more about how paddlers are coming together to share information and the love of Missouri rivers and streams. For more information about the Missouri Paddling Coalition\, please visit http://mopaddling.org
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/al-pint-night-for-mopadco-2025/
LOCATION:Alpine Shop\, 440 N Kirkwood Rd\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250707T151309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T190120Z
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SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Islands of Life: How Urban Parks Support Birds Along the Mississippi Flyway – Presentation by Jodi Devonshire PhD\, for Missouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted in St Charles by Greenway Network.7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Dr\, St Charles\, MO 63301 \nEvery spring and fall\, millions of birds travel the Mississippi Flyway—a vast migratory corridor formed by the Mississippi River\, its tributaries\, and connected wetlands. These birds depend on habitat along this ancient pathway for food\, rest\, and shelter during their long journeys. But as our cities grow\, development fragments this critical habitat into small “islands” of green space surrounded by buildings\, roads\, and concrete. The connections between these habitat patches become increasingly broken\, creating challenges for the wildlife that depend on them. \nDr. Jodi Devonshire will present findings from her 2011 study conducted with researchers at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Her team examined bird diversity and abundance in restored and remnant parks throughout the Greater St. Louis area. Their data reveals just how vital these urban oases are to the millions of birds traveling the Mississippi Flyway—and why protecting these spaces matters more than ever. \nDr. Devonshire specializes in environmental education and its impact in urban areas. She has taught various science courses\, community enrichment programs and science methods classes at both St. Charles Community College and the University of Missouri- St. Louis. Currently she\, with her husband Tony\, manages the Bike Stop Cafe\, a restaurant\, bike rental\, Katy trail tour and service company they founded in St. Charles\, MO.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-august-2025/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20241204T030745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T002906Z
UID:4518-1755936000-1755959400@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Race for the Rivers 2025
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 Missouri River paddling event every year. Choose 20 or 30 miles\, both finishing at Blanchette Landing in Saint Charles’ Historic Frenchtown District. \nRegistration is available at https://www.racefortherivers.org/
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/race-for-the-rivers-2025/
LOCATION:Blanchette Landing\, 100 Olive Street\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20241204T030934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T231649Z
UID:4520-1757494800-1757610000@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:River Soundings 2025
DESCRIPTION:River 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\, with 2025’s theme being Urban Watersheds. 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. \nRegister now at https://greenwaynetwork.org/river-soundings/ to join us for a variety of presentations and panel discussions on Wednesday\, Sept. 10 and Thursday\, Sept. 11. Our keynote speaker will be Zuri Carter\, Deputy Chief Natural Resources Officer with Metroparks Toledo\, followed by dinner and reception at the Rose Room above Carter Commons\, 6746 Page Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63133\, prepared by Chef Tiarra Adams of Viva La Vegan. It will also include water-inspired art by special guest artists Daily Chambers and David Hultz. **Bring your own reusable table service\, including a plate and bowl or mug (for soup) plus flatware.** A $12-15 donation is requested for each day’s lunch. \nWednesday’s Keynote Address – Promises Kept: How Metroparks Toledo is Revitalizing East Toledo to Create a World Class Riverwalk \nThrough the restoration of natural areas\, creation of wetlands that improve the health of the Maumee River\, and the planting of thousands of trees within the urban environment\, Metroparks Toledo is spearheading efforts to connect six neighborhoods in Downtown Toledo. With conservation as a core pillar of Metroparks Toledo\, this transformational riverfront project also provides a diverse array of recreational opportunities along the Maumee River to revitalize Downtown Toledo. \nZurijanne Carter is the Chief Natural Resources Officer for Metroparks Toledo\, where they lead the natural resources division in guiding strategic planning\, conservation initiatives\, and land acquisition efforts across Lucas County. With a strong focus on ecological restoration and sustainability\, they pursue grant opportunities to support large-scale habitat management and restoration projects\, ensuring the protection and enhancement of vital natural areas.  \nZuri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from Clemson University and a Master’s in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from Michigan State University where she focused on the human dimensions of wildlife management. Her career has been dedicated to the stewardship of natural resources\, balancing conservation with community engagement and sustainable land management practices. \nWith a deep passion for preserving and restoring ecosystems\, Zuri brings a wealth of experience in environmental leadership\, strategic planning\, and collaborative conservation efforts. Her work continues to shape the future of natural resource management\, fostering resilient landscapes for both wildlife and people in northwest Ohio.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/river-soundings-2025/
LOCATION:Beyond Housing\, 6506 Wright Way\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T200000
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SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series Oct 2025
DESCRIPTION:Whitewater on the Mississippi: A St. Louis Kayaker’s Story\, presentation by Joe Sartori\, Missouri Whitewater Association\, for Missouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted in St Charles by Greenway Network. Hear how to get started in whitewater kayaking and what the MWA hopes to accomplish with a “paddle park.”7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Dr\, St Charles\, MO 63301
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250130T223322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T035106Z
UID:4594-1759968000-1760227199@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:24:1 Community Conservation Days
DESCRIPTION:Join your neighbors and lend a hand for a community cleanup\, honeysuckle hack\, and tree planting across the Normandy Schools footprint Oct. 9\, 10\, and 11. Register at https://our241.com/events/ccd/   Then celebrate on Oct. 12 with free family fishing and BBQ.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/241-community-conservation-days/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20241204T024829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T035302Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 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 on Saturday and/or Sunday. Register for this important and fun event at https://greenwaynetwork.org/participate/dardenne-creek-monitoring-days/
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/fall2025-dardennecreek-monitoring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20251008T035802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T045408Z
UID:4806-1762588800-1762606800@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Kinloch Community Cleanup & Revitalization
DESCRIPTION:Clean Up\, Build Up Kinloch: a powerful effort to restore pride\, beauty\, and unity!\nNovember 6th & 8th\, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nMeet at: Oguinn Boyd Park\, 8018 School Way\, Kinloch\, MO\nParking: Kinloch City Hall\, 5825 Martin Luther King Blvd  https://kinlochmo.org/ \nCome out and lend a hand! This is a great opportunity for students to earn community service or volunteer hours while making a real difference. Bring your gloves\, safety vests\, and tools if you have them — rakes\, shovels\, weed trimmers\, wheel barrows\, trash bags\, grabbers\, or brooms — and let’s work together to clean up and build up Kinloch! Presented by the City of Kinloch\, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis\, STL Partnership\, and the Regional Business Council\, with support from amazing community partners.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/kinloch-community-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20250804T021209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T041100Z
UID:4771-1762970400-1762977600@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Community Conversation on Data Centers – Presentation by Natalie Johnson\, Executive Director\, Great Rivers Environmental Law Center\, for Missouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted in St Charles by Greenway Network.\n7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)\nBike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Dr\, St Charles\, MO 63301 \nAcross Missouri\, data centers are rapidly expanding – bringing with them big questions about water use\, energy demand\, and environmental impact. These developments are reshaping our landscape and our policies faster than most communities can keep up. \nJoin Natalie Johnson\, Executive Director of Great Rivers Environmental Law Center\, for a conversation about what this growth means for our shared environment\, our big rivers\, and the people who call it home. While this isn’t a topic we have all the answers to yet\, Natalie brings years of experience advocating for communities and the environment\, helping translate complex issues into collective action. \nThis dialogue marks an important step in understanding and responding to one of Missouri’s most pressing emerging challenges—ensuring that innovation and economic development move forward with transparency\, accountability\, and care for our natural resources. \nNatalie Johnson is the Executive Director of Great Rivers Environmental Law Center\, Missouri’s only nonprofit public-interest environmental law firm. With more than 20 years of experience advancing environmental protection and community-driven advocacy across Missouri\, Illinois\, and Indiana\, Natalie leads the Center’s work to safeguard the region’s air\, water\, land\, and communities through strategic legal action and deep partnership with the people most impacted by environmental decisions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Missouri–St. Louis\, and a Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20260104T234349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T234349Z
UID:4839-1767724200-1767729600@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting at Shamrocks Pub & Grill to review 2025 and plan 2026.  https://www.shamrocks-pubandgrill.com/
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/annual-meeting-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141022
CREATED:20260104T234646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T234809Z
UID:4842-1768413600-1768420800@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series Jan. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Emily Young\, Advocacy Outreach Coordinator\, Stream Teams United\, for Missouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted in St Charles by Greenway Network.7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Dr\, St Charles\, MO 63301\n\nDid you know that more than 460 million metric tons of plastic are produced each year—and about 40% of it is designed for single use? Despite decades of recycling efforts\, only 9% of all plastic has ever been effectively recycled. The rest ends up in landfills (49%)\, is incinerated (19%)\, or escapes into our environment (22%). This presentation will explore how we got to this point\, the far-reaching impacts of plastic on our environment\, health\, climate\, and global equity\, and how community organizing can drive real\, source-based solutions to reduce plastic use and waste.\n\nEmily is a Pennsylvania native who attended Juniata College and received a BS in Environmental Chemistry in 2022. During her time at Juniata\, she completed an immersive learning semester focused on Aquatic Ecology at the Raystown Field Station and wrote an undergraduate thesis investigating total phosphorus sequestration in Raystown Lake\, a US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir located in Huntingdon County\, Pennsylvania. Following graduation\, Emily worked as a Watershed Specialist at the Franklin County Conservation District in Chambersburg\, Pennsylvania\, where she coordinated watershed restoration projects in the county and organized several conservation education programs and events for children and adults. In this role\, Emily also worked closely with local\, state\, and federal partners and stakeholders to implement Franklin County’s Chesapeake Bay Countywide Action Plan. Emily served in this role for just over two years before moving to Waynesville\, Missouri in 2024. She joined Stream Teams United as an Advocacy Outreach Coordinator in August 2024 to work on the Show-Me Less Plastic project\, which aims to reduce plastic pollution in the waterways of the Great Rivers State. To get a Facebook reminder\, RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/2267295920415185
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141023
CREATED:20260105T065524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T222115Z
UID:4845-1768811400-1768824000@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service Clean-up CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CANCELED due to extreme temperature …was to assist the residents of the Academy – Sherman Park community in St Louis with continued tornado and trash clean up. We are facilitating a grant provided to the community\, so it is a little different from what you may be used to. Dumpsters will be placed along the Hodiamont Tracks Alley starting on Friday January 16. We will be assisting residents with trash pick up and dumpster loading on both Saturday\, 10am-noon (check in 9:30) and Monday\, 9am-11am (check in 8:30). But if you can come late and/or stay late\, we will need help until probably 1 pm.  For details and to register\, CLICK HERE. We are working to reschedule\, possibly in mid-March.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/gregpoleski-mlk-cleanup-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141023
CREATED:20260105T065841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T235250Z
UID:4848-1770832800-1770840000@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series Feb. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Big Medicine: York Outdoors\, for Missouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted in St Charles County by Greenway Network.7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Drive\, St. Charles\, MO 63301\n\nView then discuss Big Medicine: York Outdoors. This 25-minute film is a collaborative effort between the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and NEW Multimedia\, as part of Big Medicine: The York Project\, an initiative to bring York’s legacy to the foreground. It follows eight Black educators and environmental stewards as they retrace the steps of the Lewis and Clark Expedition\, reflecting on York’s legacy and the importance of outdoor recreation on a four-day river trip through Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. A frontiersman\, hunter\, and likely the first African American to cross the continent\, York was an American explorer who made important contributions to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He was enslaved by Captain William Clark and after the expedition’s return was denied his payment and his freedom. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/lecl/york.htm
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141023
CREATED:20260203T001759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T001759Z
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SUMMARY:Team Leader Academy Feb. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Greenway Network’s 2026 Team Leader Academy will be hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Stream Team at the Beyond Housing Headquarters in North St Louis County on February 28\, 9am-4pm. The goal is to train leaders to head up stewardship activities within the Missouri Stream Team program\, along with anyone who leads groups of volunteers on outdoor clean ups or adventures. It provides trip leaders with the knowledge necessary to host a safe and organized experience for volunteers. Both trainings are offered free of charge\, with the second half as a hands-on large-scale cleanup event where the newly trained trip leaders can get practical experience working with volunteers on a project. The cleanup part of 2026’s training is scheduled for March 21. \nRegister here- https://greenwaynetwork.org/team-leader-academy/
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/2026-tla/
LOCATION:Beyond Housing\, 6506 Wright Way\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141023
CREATED:20260202T235450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T011835Z
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SUMMARY:Big Muddy Speaker Series - Mar. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Big Trails\, Big Rivers\, presentation by Brett Dufur\, Author\, for Missouri River Relief’s Big Muddy Speaker Series\, hosted in St Charles County by Greenway Network.7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S Riverside Drive\, St. Charles\, MO 63301\n\nGuidebook author Brett Dufur will explore the possibilities of having the Katy and the upcoming Rock Island Trails create a 450-mile trail loop destination through unique\, picturesque\, and historic towns and countryside around mid-Missouri. He will also explore adventures on the Missouri River\, namely local paddling adventures and the MR340\, which he has completed 8 times. He will be signing his Katy Trail Guidebooks and Rock Island Trail Guidebooks as well as his collection of poetry\, Endless River. \nBrett loves exploring Missouri and writing about our trails and rivers. His most recent books include a guidebook to the Rock Island Trail and a book of river poetry entitled Endless River. His Katy Trail Guidebook is now in its 11th edition. He is a former writer and editor for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He operated Mighty Mo Canoe Rentals on the Missouri River for 15 years and also the Katy Trail Bed & Breakfast in Rocheport.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/bmss-mar-2026/
LOCATION:Bike Stop Cafe\, 701 S. Riverside Dr\, Saint Charles\, MO\, 63301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141023
CREATED:20260303T004905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T012359Z
UID:4898-1773477000-1773495000@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:Academy Sherman Park Cleanup March 14
DESCRIPTION:Join the community of Academy Sherman Park to continue working on the clean up they started in January. We will gather on Hodiamont Tracks between Clarendon and Kingshighway. Check-in starts at 8:30. Bags and gloves will be provided. Dress for the weather including sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle. A community celebration will start at noon\, so plan to stay and join us for hot dogs\, snacks\, and prizes. Register HERE.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/academy-sherman-park-cleanup-march14-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141023
CREATED:20260303T003527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T003527Z
UID:4895-1774375200-1774382400@greenwaynetwork.org
SUMMARY:MOPadCo cross-post: Al-Pint Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the Missouri Paddling Coalition on Tuesday\, March 24\, 6-8pm\, at Alpine Shop Kirkwood for Al-Pint Night. Al-Pint Nights are a monthly happy hour series where good beer meets good causes. For $10\, you receive a limited-edition Alpine Shop pint glass and two pours from 4 Hands Brewing Company. Non-alcoholic options are always available. All proceeds from the evening go directly back to that night’s featured cause. We’ll serve up brews and information about all things paddling in Missouri. To volunteer\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://greenwaynetwork.org/event/al-pint_night_mar2026/
LOCATION:Alpine Shop\, 440 N Kirkwood Rd\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
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