Plant It Forward

About Camp

About this EventPlant It Forward is a bi-annual campaign that engages the community in helping to maintain the beautiful display beds in Tower Grove Park. In addition to providing necessary work for the Park, Volunteers will learn firsthand the types of plants in our display beds, how to tend to these plants, and take some plants home each volunteer day.Space is limited so please sign up!Spring work includes:Digging tulips and other perennial varieties.Clearing display beds of debris.Plant species for Summer/Fall season.Due to the complexity of the volunteer project organization, Tower Grove Park cannot allow passersby to participate or take with them plants that have been dug up by volunteers. Tower Grove Park will work to distribute any extra plants as time and capacity allows.FAQDo I need to register?Yes, registration is required. This helps our horticulture staff plan the appropriate amount of work. If space is full, you can still join our waitlist, as spots may open up!How do I cancel my registration?If you have registered for a volunteer event and are unable to attend, please email our Community Engagement Coordinator at volunteer@towergrovepark.orgWhere do we meet?On Thursday, May 2, we will meet at the Piper Palm House, located at 4271 Northeast Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, to work in the Lily Pond Area. Please refer to your reminder email for the most up-to-date information on the location, as it may change.How long will the project last?We schedule this for 3 hours, but it is rare that we take that long! If we have a lot of sign-ups, we may only work for 1-1.5 hours. If signups are low, it will take longer.Who can attend?This work requires tools and some machinery. It is not suited for children, and only those 18 years or older will be allowed to help.What forms do I need to sign?Upon checkout, the ActiveNet site will prompt you to read and acknowledge a Volunteer Waiver & Release of Liability form. You will also be asked to provide Emergency Contact information.What do I need to bring?Just yourself! Many people like to bring their own water bottle and gloves. The park will provide all manner of tools for you to use to complete the volunteer project, as well as water and breakfast bars for nourishment.What happens in the case of cancellation?In case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstance, the Community Engagement Coordinator will be in touch to try to reschedule or open other volunteer dates.COVID/SICK POLICYPlease stay home if you or anyone in your family is showing any cold or flu-like symptoms.All are welcome, but we encourage volunteers that have not been vaccinated or are at high-risk to consider their own and others safety when choosing to attend.For more information, please contact the Community Engagement Coordinator at volunteer@towergrovepark.org.