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March Blitz Events – Volunteers Needed!
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What’s Brightside up to this month? Check out this list of events and projects we’re looking forward to for March. Opportunities are updated as we receive them, so check back often for updates!
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
Location: 1122 N Park Pl, Hyde Park
Project Type: Clean-up project
Description: We are helping community members in Hyde Park to restore their green spaces. Effective actions haven’t been made in this city space, so we will be part of the changes that need to happen. Join us for the first stage of this Hyde Park Restoration Project on March 1st at 1:30pm to 3:30pm for some vegetation removal and litter pickup.
Email to Volunteer: rutlinb@student.psdr3.org
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 9 - 1 PM
Location: TE Huntley and Olive St
Project Type: Beautification project
Description: The Green Team is ready to install 30 garden beds at Central Gardens, located at the corner of TE Huntley and Olive St.!
Join the Green Team and our surrounding neighbors on Saturday, March 8, 9 - 1 PM to level the land, lay landscaping fabric and install 30 beds in our garden!
Please dress comfortably and wear footwear that is conducive to muddy conditions. Gloves and tools provided. Refreshments will be served.
Email to Volunteer: greenteam@cbcstl.org
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Location: DeTonty St. Behind Mullanphy School
Project Type: Clean-up project
Description: Let’s clean up DeTonty Street behind Mullanphy School between Tower Grove Ave and Shaw.
Email to Volunteer: robinhawkins94@gmail.com
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 10:00
Location: Chain of Rocks Bridge
Project Type: Clean-up project
Description: Join us as we run and clean in preparation for the Chain of Rocks 6k!
Email to Volunteer: Happypace@houseofmachka.com
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 9am - 11am
Location: Bridge area and N Broadway 7811 - 8375 N Broadway
Project Type: Clean-up & beautification
Description: Revitalization of Baden Association Needs Your Help!
Let’s work together to make a difference in Baden and help revitalize our community in North City St. Louis.
We’re looking for volunteers to join us for a community cleanup on:
📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Bridge area at North Broadway — from 7811 to 8375 N Broadway
⏰ Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors — every helping hand counts! Let’s show some love to Baden and take pride in our streets.
For more information or to sign up, contact us at: ROBA.org@gmail.com
Together, we can build a cleaner, brighter future for Baden.
Email to Volunteer: MERCYJA2@GMAIL.COM
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Location: NW section of Lafayette Sq.: Chouteau Ave to Park Ave and Jefferson Ave to Mississippi Ave
Project Type: Clean-up project
Description: Let's clear some of the waste in our alleys in Lafayette Square.
Email to Volunteer: lauren.rosenfarb@mercy.net
Monday, March 17, 2025
Time: 9-12
Location: Ritz Park and Hartford Street parking lot
Project Type: Beautification project
Description: Join South Grand EcoCrew on March 17!
Exercise your green thumb on St. Patrick’s Day by volunteering to help cut back dead vegetation and mulch in the landscape areas located in the Ritz Park and Hartford Street parking lot.
Email to Volunteer: ecolandscapingstl@gmail.com
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 to 12:00pm
Location: Reservoir Park
Project Type: Clean-up & beautification
Description: General horticultral maintance of Reservoir Park including pond cleaning ,flower bed weeding, trach cleanup, tree sprout removal on reservior embankment, tree pruning, ect.
Call to Volunteer: (314) 398-2519
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 10-2
Location: Welsey House
Project Type: Clean-up project
Description: CALL FOR DIRECT ACTION: A senior in the Penrose neighborhood reached out to the Penrose Neighborhood Community Association and North Newstead Association for help addressing alleyway dumping and private property damage.
Will you join us for an alleyway clean up on March 22nd to support this senior and care for our community?
Email to Volunteer: casey@northnewstead.org
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 10AM
Location: 2112 S Jefferson Ave 63104
Project Type: Beautification project
Description: Beautifying a sad looking lot on S Jefferson left over after a building that burnt down was cleared. Help make the city look better by planting an uban prairie garden.
Email to Volunteer: oanadimojack@yahoo.com
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Time: 12-3pm
Location: 1618 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Project Type: Clean-up & beautification
Description: Join City Garden Montessori for a Neighborhood Cleanup!
Help us beautify the blocks between our two school campuses! Join City Garden Montessori School, neighbors, families, and friends for a Community Clean-up Day on Saturday, March 30, from 12 to 3 pm.
Together, we’ll pick up litter, clear debris, and enhance the area around Tower Grove and Folsom Aves—creating a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming space for everyone. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the neighborhood, your helping hands make a difference!
What to Expect:
- All supplies provided (gloves, trash bags, litter grabbers, and tools)
- Great way to meet neighbors and build community
- Fun, family-friendly volunteer opportunity
Meeting Location: 4209 Folsom Ave Saint Louis, MO 63110
Sign Up or Just Show Up!
Let’s work together to make our neighborhood shine because we all thrive when we take care of our community!
Email to Volunteer: kitty@citygardenschool.org