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

Apply to be a Forest Park Forever Volunteer today! Below you will find a wide range of opportunities to volunteer in Forest Park.

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

Land Management Schedule

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.

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

Special Events

Forest Park Forever hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

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

Fundraising Committees

Additional Opportunities to Volunteer in Forest Park

The Kennedy Woods Advisory Group (KWAG) engages volunteers in ecological and native restoration in Kennedy Forest Savanna. Please complete this application form if you are interested in volunteering with KWAG on Saturdays .

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