Volunteering in Forest Park

Forest Park Forever Volunteer programs are generously sponsored by E. Reuben & Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust.

Sustaining Forest Park Takes Volunteers Like You

Scroll down for a wide range of opportunities in Forest Park and apply to be a Forest Park Forever Volunteer today!

With exception for chaperoned group projects, Forest Park Forever cannot accept applicants under the age of 18.

Land Management

Monday-Friday: One morning a week from 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Horticulture: Seasonal planting, weeding, pruning, watering and mulching in various cultivated beds in the Park.
Nature Reserve: Seasonal exotic species control to restore ecosystem’s function and structure within natural communities, seasonal planting and mulching in the Nature Reserve areas in the Park.

Kennedy Woods Advisory Group (KWAG)

Please complete this application form if you are interested becoming a KWAG volunteer engaging in ecological and native restoration in Kennedy Forest Savanna on Saturdays.

Groups & Individuals

Visitor Center Information Desk

The Forest Park Visitor Center Information Desk is staffed by Explore St. Louis Volunteers. For more information and to apply please visit Explore St. Louis website.

Corporations, Universities & High Schools

Complete a group project request here. Park projects include invasive species control, park clean up, or mulching & planting

With the exception of chaperoned group projects, Forest Park Forever cannot accept volunteer applicants under the age of 18.

Special Events

Help Forest Park Forever staff with directing and assisting guests, recycling, concessions and a variety of tasks at one our public or member events.

With the exception of chaperoned group projects, Forest Park Forever cannot accept volunteer applicants under the age of 18.

Fundraising Committees

Additional Opportunities to Volunteer in Forest Park

The Flora Conservancy is an independent nonprofit that offers weekly volunteer opportunities in Forest Park on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. 9:00-11:00 a.m. For more information visit this page or call 314.289.5323.