Volunteering in Forest Park

Forest Park Forever Volunteer programs are generously sponsored by E. Reuben & Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust.

Sustaining Forest Park Takes Volunteers Like You

Apply to be a Forest Park Forever Volunteer today! With exception for chaperoned group projects, Forest Park Forever cannot accept applicants under the age of 18.

Below you will find a wide range of opportunities to volunteer in Forest Park.

Land Management Schedule

Monday-Friday: One morning a week from 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Horticulture: Seasonal planting, weeding, pruning, watering and mulching in various cultivated beds in the Park.
Nature Reserve: Seasonal exotic species control to restore ecosystem’s function and structure within natural communities, seasonal planting and mulching in the Nature Reserve areas in the Park.

Saturdays: Please complete this application form if you are interested becoming a Kennedy Woods Advisory Group (KWAG) volunteer engaging in ecological and native restoration in Kennedy Forest Savanna.

Opportunities for Groups & Individuals

With the exception of chaperoned group projects, Forest Park Forever cannot accept volunteer applicants under the age of 18.

Tornado Recovery
Please fill out this form if you’re interested in volunteering to remove debris, including trash and tree limbs, left from the tornado that came through St. Louis on May 16, 2025.
NOTE: Volunteer opportunities to remove debris to come up over the next several months. After each area has been cleared of hazards and our team ensures safety, we’ll contact you about upcoming opportunities.

Visitor Center Information Desk
The Forest Park Visitor Center Information Desk is staffed by Explore St. Louis Volunteers. For more information and to apply please visit Explore St. Louis website.

Corporations, Universities & High Schools
Complete a group project request here. Park projects include invasive species control, park clean up, or mulching and planting.

With the exception of chaperoned group projects, Forest Park Forever cannot accept volunteer applicants under the age of 18.

Special Events

Help Forest Park Forever staff with directing and assisting guests, recycling, concessions and a variety of tasks at one our public or member events.

With the exception of chaperoned group projects, Forest Park Forever cannot accept volunteer applicants under the age of 18.

Fundraising Committees

Additional Opportunities to Volunteer in Forest Park

The Flora Conservancy is an independent nonprofit that offers weekly volunteer opportunities in Forest Park on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. 9-11 a.m. For more information visit this St. Louis City page or call 314.289.5323.