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Earth Day Celebration and Volunteer Day

4/19/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO

Join us at the park on Saturday, April 19, for an Earth Day celebration! This free event will feature a series of environmental activities ranging from volunteer work to an educational presentation and a fun craft. All activities are open to the public, and there is no need to register. Everyone is welcome to come and go as they please.


Event schedule:
  • 10 a.m. – Meet in the Big River Day-Use Area for a tree planting and trash cleanup volunteer opportunity.
  • Noon – Disperse for lunch in the Big River Day-Use Area. Guests should bring their own lunch.
  • 1 p.m. – Meet at the amphitheater for a presentation by special guest Todd Heilman about critters that get a bad rap but play important roles.
  • 3 p.m. – Meet at the amphitheater to make a stained glass suncatcher out of recycled materials.

For more information, call the park office at 636-586-5768.

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Washington State Park is located at:

13041 State Highway 104, De Soto, MO | 636-586-5768

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs