The Great Rivers Greenway District, the public organization leading the development of a region-wide system of interconnected greenways, parks and trails known as The River Ring, is sponsoring the first annual Porter Park Clean-up from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. Porter Park, also known as Ruth Porter Mall, reaches north for 9 blocks from 5649 Delmar to Etzel.
Volunteers, who are encouraged to wear work gloves, will pick up trash in the park. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and refreshments.
Porter Park is an integral part of the planned St. Vincent Greenway, a seven-mile expanse designed to connect Ramona Lake Park in Berkeley, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Vincent Park and Forest Park. The Greenway encompasses 16 municipalities and parts of unincorporated areas, as well as the 26th and 28th Wards in the city.
For more information, visit www.greatrivers.info.