Young Friends Trash & Trails

You do not have to be a current Young Friends member to meet us for coffee and pastries before heading out for two hours of cleanup.

July 20, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. for coffee & 9:00 a.m. for pick up
Meet at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center (driving & parking directions will be sent in a post-registration email).

Information about Trash & Trails

Join the Young Friends of Forest Park Forever for a volunteer event that benefits the Park’s wildlife and human visitors too. You do not have to be a current Young Friends member to meet us for coffee and pastries before heading out for two hours of cleanup.

Parking is available in the Visitor Center East and West Lots.

Forest Park Forever will provide your group with grabbers, trash bags, gloves, a list of rules and a map of the pickup area. Please inform us of any unknown or dangerous material(s) by texting 573-576-1274. Our team will ensure it is picked up and dispose of safely.

Groups will be walking and picking up debris on uneven ground. Weather appropriate clothing and closed toed comfortable shoes are encouraged.

You do not have to stay for the entire pick-up time, but please return any materials to the Visitor Center before leaving.

Dispose of trash bags in the black plastic "FOREST PARK" bins located throughout the Park!

Questions? Contact Forest Park Forever Staff Liaison Caira Starnes by email or call 314.571.6079