The O’Fallon Park neighborhood is one of many in north St. Louis that was blasted by the May 16, 2025, tornado that left damage and ruin in its wake.
Several local organizations are partnering with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to host O’Fallon Park Family Fun Day: Nature in Your Neighborhood & Environmental Justice Day of Action from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the O’Fallon Park Boathouse, 2001 E Harris Ave, in the City of St. Louis.
In addition, a volunteer community litter cleanup, led by earthday365, will begin at 9 a.m.
The free event, which includes nature-based activities including fishing, birdwatching, guided hikes through the park, and educational activities, will offer neighbors a chance to interact and connect with nature.
The Black Healers Collective will hold a listening session to help residents process and share their experiences related to the tornado. Community organizations will be on site to share tornado relief resources and help attendees navigate available support services.
O’Fallon Park Family Fun Day is presented by MDC, North Newstead Association, the City of St. Louis Forestry Division, earthday365, the Black Healers Collective, and Alderwoman Laura Keys, with support from community partners.
“The event aims to promote healing, resilience, and environmental awareness, offering space for both joy and reflection in the heart of North St. Louis,” according to Keys.
Contact Aisha Muhammad at Aisha.Muhammad@mdc.mo.gov for additional information. To register for the cleanup, visit: http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4Qh.