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Major Upcoming Events
See Other Upcoming Events Below
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May
6
through
Aug
19 |
Tuesday Night Riverfront Trail Rides
5:30 pm
Meet at the Parking Garage at Lucas and Leonor K Sullivan, north of Washington Ave. Secure parking for $1, get coupon from the SAG van.
Brought to you by Trailnet
Routes: Choice of 7 -27 miles
Terrain: Flat, with a few small hills
Features: Scenic ride along the St. Louis Riverfront Trail. The route follows the Mississippi River; the longer route crosses the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and returns back. SAG support provided until 8:15 PM.
In Partnership with: The Confluence and The Great Rivers Greenway District
Bike Shop Sponsor: Maplewood Bicycle |
May
17 |
Wildflower Planting
Saturday, 9:00 am - noon
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
10950 Riverview Drive
St. Louis, MO 63137
314/436-1324 #107
All ages can help planting wildflowers at the Missouri entrance to the Old Chain of Rcoks Bridge. We will
have to cut through landscape cloth that has been
installed under the mulch, so small sharp spades or
bulb planters will be helpful and gloves.
To volunteer, contact Kevin Keach at 314/436-1324 x107 or kevinkeach@trailnet.org. |
May
24 |
Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 pm
Grace Hill Settlement House
314/584-6703
The Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration commemorates the 153rd anniversary of the attempted escape by a small group of freedom seekers, including Mary Meachum, to cross the Mississippi River at St. Louis, to reach safety in Illinois. The Meachum site is the first nationally recognized Underground Railroad site in the state of Missouri. The program includes a fully costumed re-enactment at 3:00 p.m. of the original freedom crossing with the Mississippi River as the natural backdrop. The program will also include food, music and displays.
Directions: The event will take place at the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Rest Area along the Riverfront Trail. Take Hwy 70 to Adelaide. Exit and go east toward the River to Hall Street. Turn right and continue on Hall Street ¼ mile to Prairie (look for the large Riverfront Trail sign), turn left on Prairie and follow through the floodwall to the parking area.
Download Event Flyer (pdf, 388 kb)
For more information call Doug Eller, Grace Hill Settlement House, at 314/584-6703. |
Jun
7 |
McKinley Bridge Bikeway and Branch Street Trestle Grand Opening
Saturday
10:30 – 11:30 am Early Bird Trail Ride
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Procession and activities
Great Rivers Greenway District
Metro-East Park and Recreation District
The Great Rivers Greenway District and the Metro-East Park and Recreation District will jointly celebrate the grand opening of the McKinley Bridge Bikeway and Branch Street Trestle on Saturday, June 7. Both organizations shared the vision and subsequent development of the bikeway, which provides bicycle and pedestrian access to an important component of the region’s transportation network, festivities will focus on emphasizing the spirit of regional cooperation.
Bike Ride. An “Early Bird Trail Ride,” from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. will be held on the Riverfront Trail. The ride begins at North Riverfront Park, near the intersection of Riverview Drive and Chambers, where parking is available. Participants will bicycle from North Riverfront Park to the Branch Street Trestle.
Dedication. For the official dedication and ribbon “tying” at 12-noon the public is invited to participate. Processions to the mid-point on the Bridge will begin simultaneously on the Missouri side at the entrance to the McKinley Bikeway (foot of Branch Street, east of N. Broadway) and on the Illinois side at the McKinley Bridge Roadside Park (Off Route 3 at the entrance to the McKinley Bridge). From Missouri, St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay and other local dignitaries will lead the procession, while various elected leaders from the Metro East will lead the procession from the Illinois side.
Activities and Events. Activities from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on both sides of the McKinley Bridge will include a variety of street performances and food vendors, as well as free bicycle helmets and fittings for the first 200 children and helmet adjustments for anyone by Helmets First! In addition, two adult bikes and two children’s bikes will be raffled.
Access Restriction. During the event, bike riding will not be permitted on the McKinley Bridge Bikeway. A supervised free bike parking area will be provided on the Missouri side only.
Free Parking. Free parking is available through the cooperation of Ameren at the site adjacent to the McKinley Bridge Roadside Park off Route 3 in Illinois and at the foot of Branch Street east of Broadway in Missouri. A map of the area is available at www.greatrivers.info.
Activities and events are being coordinated by The Grace Hill AmeriCorps Trail Rangers, a community development initiative in North St. Louis City. The AmeriCorps Rangers provide assistance on maintenance and programming year-round on the Riverfront Trail.
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Jun
16 - 20 |
"Ride West" Katy Trail Ride
Katy Trail State Park
Missouri State Parks Foundation
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
The 8th annual Katy Trail Ride allows bicyclists to experience Katy Trail State Park from St. Charles to Clinton. "Ride West" on the Katy Trail and enjoy evening activities and daily trivia questions on this scenic five-day ride on the nation's longest developed and most popular rail trail. This year's ride covers approximately 225 miles of Katy Trail and approximately three miles of road riding into Hermann.
Full registration includes breakfast, dinner daily, outdoor camping spaces each night, hot shower facilities daily, gear shuttle, detailed route map, SAG support, Katy Trail Ride 2008 T-shirt and Katy Trail Ride 2008 water bottle.
Participation is limited to 300 people.
Cost is $250 for adults;
$200 for children and $700 for a family
Registration opens March 1
Avoid late fees by registering by June 2
Download brochure and registration form
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Jun
22 |
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Birthday Bash
Sunday
Hike It Registration: 7:30 – 8:00 AM
Bike It Registration: 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
10950 Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO 63137
Brought to you by Trailnet
Hike It Routes: 2 – 5 miles, longest route includes crossing the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and the 3 mile wood chip loop trail on Chouteau Island.
Bike It Routes: 18, 32 or 51 miles, with Trailnet’s Bicycle Fun Club. The route used for this ride is mostly on roads.
Directions: Exit I-270 at Riverview Drive and go south 100 yards. The Bridge entrance is on the left.
Features: Return to the Bridge for the Birthday Bash featuring brews, Blues, cake and ice cream too (while supplies last)!
Fees: There is no charge for the walk. The ride fee is $8 for Trailnet members, $12 for non-members, and children under 13 are $3 with an adult.
Hike It In Partnership with: MS Society – Gateway Chapter
Bike It In Partnership with: The Confluence, KWMU, the Saint Louis Brewery and Schlafly Beer.
Bike Shop Sponsor: REI |
Sep
21 |
Flat as a Floodplain
Sunday
Registration: 7:30 - 9:00 am
Orchard Farm High School
2165 Highway V, St. Charles, MO 63301
Brought to you by Trailnet
Routes: 15, 25, 46 miles
Terrain: Flat with no hills
Features: This easy pedal explores the flat terrain of the St. Charles floodplain between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. The longer routes stop at Portage des Sioux and Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area.
Directions: From I-270 go west on MO-370 (exit #22). Cross the Missouri River, at MO-94 (exit #7) go north 7 miles to MO-V and turn left, the school is on the right.
Fees: $8 Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Child
In Partnership with: The Confluence
Bike Shop Sponsor: Peloton Cyclery |
Oct
12 |
Ride the Rivers Century
Sunday
Registration: 6:30 – 7:30 am
Ameristar Casino St. Charles
One Ameristar Place Blvd, St. Charles, MO 63301
Brought to you by The Great Rivers Greenway District
and Trailnet
Route: 100 miles
Terrain: Mixture of terrain
Features: Pre-registration is recommended for
the Century Ride that includes some of the areas “greatest hits” – our majestic Great Rivers, two major universities, three parks, two ferry crossings, historic Route 66, five trails and the Gateway Arch. Return to Trailhead Brewery for brews and food.
Directions: Take I-70 West towards St. Charles and exit at 5th St. Go north on 5th to Boonslick Rd and go right. Follow to Main St and take a right. Take a left on Barbour St to enter the Casino parking lot.
Fees: $25 pre-registration at www.trailnet.org by October 3rd. $40 registration the day of the ride.
In partnership with: The Confluence, KWMU and Trailhead Brewery
Bike Shop Sponsor: Big Shark Bicycle Co. |
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Ongoing Exhibits & Events
See Other Upcoming Events Below
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Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West
Daily
National Park Service
Museum of Westward Expansion at the Gateway Arch
11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
314/655-1700
www.nps.gov/jeff
This National Geographic film, in the Imax format, will be shown continuously in the World Odyssey Theatre beneath the Gateway Arch at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. The film will be shown daily, once each hour beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the final showing at 4:30 p.m. Prices are $7 for adults (which includes the $3 National Park entrance fee), $4 for those 13 – 15 years of age, and $2.50 for youngsters 3 -12. |
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Segway Tours
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
For a truly unique experience explore The Confluence on this human transporter!
Private tours are offered through March 2008. Minimum of 4 attendees. Three-hour tours depart from the Museum and travel into Alton. Learn to ride a segway, receive interpretation of the Mississippi River System, hear tales of Alton legends, view the waterfront and Clark Bridge and enjoy superb personal service from your guide. Reservations can be made by calling the St. Louis Science Center at 314/289-4462.
Beginning in April Segway Tours of Alton will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Call the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information and to register at 1-800/258-6645. A Lincoln & Douglas Debate Sesquitennial Segway Tour will be offered on April 12 and Glide By As They Fly By – Segway Birding Tours will be offered as part of the Wing of Spring Birding Festival on April 26 & 27. |
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Cub Scout Programs at the National Great Rivers Museum
First Saturday of the Month
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
Throughout the remainder of the year, the will be available for scout program reservations at 11:00 AM. To schedule these programs, contact the National Great Rivers Museum at 618/462-6979. There will be five different programs offered during which the cub scouts can earn either a pin or belt loop. These programs are Map and Compass, Geography, Geology, Wildlife Conservation, and Science.
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Mar 1
to
Nov 30 |
Lewis and Clark: Remaking the American West, 1808-1838
Daily, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
National Park Service
Museum of Westward Expansion at the Gateway Arch
11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
314/655-1700
www.nps.gov/jeff
This major exhibit details the after-expedition lives of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The exhibit looks at the explorers’ role in bringing American policies, laws, and commerce to St. Louis and the trans-Mississippi West, including the controversial removal of Indian tribes from their homelands. |
Apr 17
to
Jun 22 |
"Morning to Night: Domestic Service in the Gilded Age South"
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
2658 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
314/340-5790
"From Morning to Night: Domestic Service in the Gilded Age South," developed by Maymont Foundation, tells the story of a predominantly African-American labor corps -- barely a generation removed from slavery -- that worked primarily in white households as cooks, maids, laundresses, nursemaids, butlers and chauffeurs. Often hidden from view, and largely hidden from history, their labor made their employers' lifestyles appear effortless. With nearly 70 photographs and illustrations, interpretive text and numerous period quotations, the exhibition reveals the daily rhythms of service as well as its broader context in the turbulent Jim Crow South. The exhibition's focus on everyday interactions between black and white Southerners gives visitors an intimate view of this pivotal period in American history.
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Jun 1
to
Aug 31 |
Living History/Art Series — Mississippi Memoirs
Sundays at 2:00 pm
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
Learn about the lives of famous riverboat captains, writers, fishermen, and steamboat men that lived on the Mississippi River through gallery presentations and artist Gary R. Lucy’s unpretentious steamboat picture series.
Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served on Sunday afternoons. |
Jun 1
to
Aug 31 |
Movie Mania
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:00 am
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
Educational and fun movies will be shown in
the Discovery Theater at the National Great
Rivers Museum. |
Jun 7
to
Aug 30 |
Geocaching Programs
Saturdays at 9:00 am
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called “geocaches” or “caches”). Several are located at Rivers Project and interested individuals can attend this free 1 hour program to learn more and get involved in geocaching. |
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Other Upcoming Events
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May |
The Green Center and Partner Organization Volunteer Leadership Training Clinic
Weekends in May
The Green Center Outdoor Learning Spaces, University City
www.thegreencenter.org
314/725-8314
The Green Center is leading a series of free workshops designed to teach you about the unique ecology of our urban forests and streams, as well as identification of non-native plant species, caring for native plants, and techniques for monitoring those species. All sessions will involve hands-on study with a focus on our largest outdoor learning space, Ruth Park Woods. Those who complete the yearlong program will put their knowledge to work serving as leaders during restoration events and projects. Workshops will be held on weekends. No previous experience necessary.
The Clinic is free to those attending all sessions. |
May
17 |
Mid America River Expo/Boating Safety Class
Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
The Mid America River Expo event kicks off the upcoming summer recreation boating season with a safety celebration, hosted by the St. Louis Coast Guard Auxiliary. Activities include: food, pelican shows, boating classes, water safety programs for kids along with an appearance by Seamoor, the water safety sea serpent. Visitors also can get a first hand look at wooden boats from the Twin Rivers Antique Boat Club and radio controlled tugboats, submarines, ships, and sailboats presented by St. Louis Model Boat Club. Free and open to the public of all ages.
Registration required by May 5 for the boating safety class. To enroll for the boating safety class contact Janet.K.Mifflin@usace.army.mil |
May
17 |
Get the Scoop: Live Pelican Show
Saturday, noon, 1:00 & 2:00 pm
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
Don’t miss this chance to see an American White Pelican up close! Waddle on over to the National Great Rivers Museum for this half-hour program. Naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary will delight you with fun facts and
a live display. Free. |
May
18 |
Electronics Recycling
Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Edwardsville's YMCA Meyer Center parking lot
7348 Goshen Road in Edwardsville, IL 62025
618/462-6802
Safely dispose of your old electronics! The Sierra Club is sponsoring this waste collection. Anything that has/had a plug or a battery will be recycled! Most everything will be accepted for free, except the following: televisions $15 fee; computer monitors $10 fee; large appliances $5 fee. The fees go to the hazardous waste landfill; the Sierra Club does NOT make any money off of the items. No Freon-containing white goods or household hazardous wastes will be accepted.
Co-Sponsors include: TOTALL Metal Recycling; Coyote Management; Edwardsville YMCA; Jerseyville Banking Center; Jersey County Board; Jerseyville Rotary
Club; Panera Bread
Volunteers Needed: If you are able to give an hour or two of your time to either direct traffic or take items out of vehicles, please call Christine Favilla at 618/462-6802 or e-mail at cfavilla10@sbcglobal.net. |
May
31 |
Electronics Recycling
Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jerseyville Banking Center's parking lot
Corner of North State and West Exchange
Jerseyville, IL 62052
618/462-6802
Safely dispose of your old electronics! The Sierra Club is sponsoring this waste collection. Anything that has/had a plug or a battery will be recycled! Most everything will be accepted for free, except the following: televisions $15 fee; computer monitors $10 fee; large appliances $5 fee. The fees go to the hazardous waste landfill; the Sierra Club does NOT make any money off of the items. No Freon-containing white goods or household hazardous wastes will be accepted.
Co-Sponsors include: TOTALL Metal Recycling; Coyote Management; Edwardsville YMCA; Jerseyville Banking Center; Jersey County Board; Jerseyville Rotary
Club; Panera Bread
Volunteers Needed: If you are able to give an hour or two of your time to either direct traffic or take items out of vehicles, please call Christine Favilla at 618/462-6802 or e-mail at cfavilla10@sbcglobal.net. |
May
31 |
Volunteer Planting at Branch Street Bike Plaza
Saturday, 9:00 am - noon
Grace Hill Settlement House
314/584-6703
douglase@gracehill.org
Grace Hill AmeriCorps Trail Rangers are inviting volunteers to a native wildflower planting of the new Branch Street Bike Plaza at the intersection of Branch Street and the Riverfront Trail in preparation for the big Opening Ceremony of the Branch Street Trestle Bikeway on June 7.
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May 31 &
Jun 1 |
Historic Hayrides at Fort Belle Fontaine
Saturday May 31, 10 am, 1 pm, 3:30 pm
Sunday June 1, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm
St. Louis County Parks
314/544-5714
mkladky@stlouisco.com
The entire family will enjoy a long hayride with a guide providing historic information. $5 charge per person. |
Jun
7 |
Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair
Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Pere Marquette State Park
618/786-3323
dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R4/Peremarq.htm
Do you want to learn to fish or to become a better angler? The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair, offers fun and education for the entire family. The event is co-sponsored by Pere Marquette State Park, which is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Information for beginning anglers and lots of fun activities for the kids are just part of the festivities. Fair goers will learn knot tying, fish identification, fish cleaning, casting, and many other skills, plus lots of free gifts and prizes!
We will be bringing back some favorite activities from previous years, such as a 5,000 gallon aquarium stocked with many of the local fish found in the Illinois River, Camo the Clown and the popular trout pond. We will also introduce some new stations, which we hope families will enjoy. Pro Bass Angler Chad Morgenthaler will be teaching fishing techniques this year!
There is no charge to attend the fair or catch a fish. No license or fishing gear is needed.
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Jun
7 |
Opening Ceremony of McKinley Bridge Bikeway & Branch Street Trestle
Saturday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grace Hill Settlement House
314/584-6703
douglase@gracehill.org
This will be a fabulous b-state event spread over a 1 ½ miles of unique bikeways opening to Missouri and Illinois citizens. There will be entertainment, a parade, great giveaways, food, live music, a raffle for 4 bikes, and more. Volunteers are needed to do everything from driving golf carts and parking VIP’s to helping with raffles and giveaways. Free lunch and t-shirts to all helpers!
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Jun
8 |
Steamboats: History and the Passenger Experience
Sunday, 2:00 pm
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
Despite the threat of explosions, sinking, fires, and ice, steamboats on the western rivers opened the land to farmers and merchants. These shallow and dangerous rivers were the commercial arteries of the heartland. Learn how steamboats evolved and changed; how they brought waves of immigrants and increasing prosperity to the river regions. What kind of cargo did they carry? What was it like to be a passenger on a steamboat heading up the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers? |
Jun
12 - 20
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Patriotic Decorations
National Park Service
Old Courthouse
11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
www.nps.gov/jeff
314/655-1700
Visit the Old Courthouse dressed in patriotic regalia. Flag Day Naturalization Ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 13. |
Jun
13 |
Night at the Museum — Girl Scout Overnight
Camp-In
Friday, 2:00 pm - 8:00 am
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
This overnight camp will be open to brownies and junior
girl scouts. Girls will get a souvenir patch plus several
other try-it patches by attending sessions. They will also
receive a boat ride, dinner and a take home goody bag.
$30 per person
Register for the overnight camp by calling Emily Stanley at 618/692-0692 ext. 111 |
Jun
14 |
Discover the Treasure Bike Ride
Saturday, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Missouri Department of Conservation
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
801 Strodtman Road
St. Louis, MO 63138
314/877-6014
Discover the treasure that is Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, in North St. Louis County. Learn about the mosaic floodplain habitats that make this place unique. Participants must be able to pedal 10 miles; children are welcome in bike trailers of safety seats. Bike helmets are required. Bring your own water bottle. Reservations begin May 31.
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Jun
15 |
Outdoor Photography Workshop
Sunday
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
Encountering wildlife is a magnificent and treasured
moment to share through photography. Wade Dowdy and Eric Bloemker will teach their methods for photographing nature. Bring along your camera for
the workshop. Free and open to the public; all ages and
experiences welcome.
Check out their websites at www.EricBloemker.com
and www.AestheticPhotos.com |
Jun
16 - 20 |
River Ranger Camp
Environmental Learning Facility,
West Alton, MO
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Rangers at the Rivers Project for a week of
outdoor excitement! From Tom Sawyer to towboats,
campers will experience the Mississippi River for all it’s
worth. Activities are based on survival, safety, wildlife,
navigation, and culture to demonstrate the Mississippi
River’s endless uses and its importance to society and
the environment.
Cost: $49 per person
To register contact Lewis and Clark Community
College at 618/468-2222 |
Jun
16 - 27 |
Moving Your Classroom Outdoors: Utilizing the National Great Rivers Museum to Enhance Your School Science Program
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Teachers can increase their knowledge related to the
natural ecosystem of the Mississippi River and utilize an
informal center to enhance their science program through this class.
To enroll contact Dr. Stephen Marlette at 618/650-2331 |
Jun
17 |
St. Stanislaus Exploration Hike
Tuesday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Missouri Department of Conservation
St. Stanislaus Conservation Area
St. Louis, MO
314/877-6014
Discover the uniqueness of this special place. The hike is less than 3-miles but more rugged as you journey to the top of Charbonier Bluff. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them, as we look for wildflowers and birds to identify. Reservations begin June 4. FREE
Directions: In Missouri exit I-270 at Hwy 370/Missouri Bottom Road. Follow Missouri Bottom Road to Aubuchon Road, turn right and follow to the Conservation Area.
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Jun
28 & 29 |
Grafton Towboat Festival
Grafton, IL
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
618/786-7000
Experience “Life on the Mississippi River” at this annual
festival. Take a FREE tour of working towboats on the
Mississippi River. Enjoy BBQ, live music, rope throwing
contests, art of the Mississippi and much more.
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Jul
3 |
Mississippi Lights
Thursday, 7:00 pm; Fireworks at 9:30 pm
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
The meeting of the Rivers Foundation offers guests a
chance to experience the fireworks on the Mississippi
from the top of Melvin Price Locks and Dam, enjoy
picnic fare and the exhibits inside the museum. This
fundraiser helps to provide support for educational
programming and special exhibits for the National Great
Rivers Museum.
Reservations required. |
Jul
6 |
Steamboat Disasters
Sunday, 2:00 pm
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
Steamboats were great technological advancements that made the Mississippi Valley prosperous, but passengers and merchants risked fires, explosions, sinking, epidemic
disease, and other disasters. Tens of thousands of immigrants, business men, and pleasure seekers rode the steamboats. Most trips were safe, but disasters were real and often terrible. Hundreds of steamboats ran aground, burned, blew up, and sank. In the early years steamboats were engineering experiments and the rivers were full of danger and delay. |
Jul
7 - 11
&
Jul
21 - 25 |
Great River Ramble and Great Rivers Trek
National Great Rivers Museum and
Saint Louis Science Center
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hey kids, there’s a world of fun waiting for you in
your own backyard!! Explore the Mississippi River, its
floodplain, and its adjacent upland corridor through the
Saint Louis Science Center and U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The Mississippi, more than any other natural
feature, is a globally recognized symbol of this nation!
Explore the trails, experience a boat trip, play in the
river micromodels, enter the great outdoors and then
learn to camp, kayak, bike, and bird watch. All while
having fun and making new friends. So what are you
waiting for?
Cost: $250 per person
July 7 - 11 is open to 9 - 12 year olds and
July 21 - 25 is open to 13 - 16 year olds.
Sign up by calling the Saint Louis Science Center
at 314/289-4439 |
Aug
3 |
James B. Eads:
Under, On, and Over the Mississippi River
Sunday, 2:00 pm
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
National Great Rivers Museum
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62002
www.usace.army.mil/Rivers
1-877-462-6979
Eads became a rich man working at the bottom of the river salvaging cargo and steamboats. Eads built the first ironclads on the Mississippi River during the Civil War. After the war, he overcame many engineering and man-made obstacles to build the bridge at St. Louis that still
bears his name. He deepened the Mississippi River delta channels making New Orleans accessible to larger sea-going ships and greatly increasing her trade and prosperity.
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Aug
23 & 24 |
Race for the Rivers Festival
Saturday & Sunday
Frontier Park in St. Charles
Greenway Network
Be on hand at Frontier Park when the paddlers arrive Saturday afternoon. On hand will be adventure and outdoor sports vendors and environmental educational displays and activities. This is where the Clean Water Challenge racers will report the results of their water quality monitoring and where you can get up to date information from the leader boards. Meet the racers and get an up-close look at what it takes to be a competitive paddler. Between the live bands, the hands-on art and environmental activities and the educational displays the festival will be a great place to hang out and wait for the racers to cross the flying finish line at the park.
Serious canoeists and kayakers will be in a stiff competition to complete 61 beautiful miles along the Missouri River. The race starts in Washington, Missouri with a break at the Race for the Rivers Festival in Frontier Park. The second day will be a sprint to Columbia Bottoms at the Confluence.
Learn more about the Event at www.racefortherivers.org |
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