Ongoing Programs
February to October Stormwater Advisory Committee Meetings Contribute ideas and find out what we're doing to improve water quality. Meets bi-monthly. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Wentzville City Hall
April-August and September-February Native Plant School Webinars This learning series for the home landscaper covers native plants, rain gardening, lake landscaping, etc. Bring questions, photos, plant specimens, etc. Register online or call (636) 451-3512. Location: Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit.
April St. Louis Regional Envirothon
High school teams compete in aquatics, soils, forestry, wildlife, and a current issue. Call (636) 922-2833 ext. 3 for details.
Year-Round Household Chemical CollectionsBring hazardous items for safe disposal to Recycle Works West. Collection hours run Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with no appointment necessary. There is a $25 fee for loads under 50 pounds. Click here for items accepted and instructions.
2021 Events
April 10-11 Stream Team Training: Introductory Level Water Quality Monitoring Learn what's in Missouri's streams by testing them! Pre-register for a two-part virtual training at your convenience (a recorded option is also available to watch anytime after 3/19/21) and stream-side field training. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
April 10-11 Mission: Clean Stream Annual stream cleanup. Register early - space is limited, call (636) 327-9236. Lunch provided for volunteers. Location: Rotary Park, Wentzville Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
April 27-28 St. Louis Earth Day Festival
Whether you are coming for the food, music, activities, or people watching, this community tradition will leave you a little more inspired about real progress made to preserve our planet, sustainable products and services offered by local organizations, as well as showcasing local entertainment and Green Dining Alliance restaurants. Location: Muny grounds, St. Louis
May 11 Shaw Spring Wildflower Market UPDATELocation: Shaw Nature Reserve. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Register and pay online.
Kayak or canoe this Missouri River race (or leisure paddle). The festival has food, great music, and info on how to encourage and enjoy healthy rivers. Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles
September 21 Stream Team Level I Training (Dates announced in June.) Help monitor a creek Wentzville! Attendance is limited. Click the link for info and other training opportunities. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Babler State Park, Wildwood
September 6 Shaw Fall Wildflower Market UPDATELocation: Shaw Nature Reserve. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Register and pay online.
September 14 Managing Agricultural Lands for Property Owner
Do you own or rent farmland? If so, workshop topics may be of interest: what you can do to enhance farm stewardship, increase wildlife habitat and make your farm more productive. Time: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Maryland Heights.
September 18 World Water Monitoring Day UPDATEHost your own monitoring event anytime from Mar. 22 to Dec. 31 and submit data online. Ideas include organizing a trash cleanup, going on a watershed walkabout, stream monitoring, or talking to your school or neighborhood about water pollution prevention. Contact (636) 639-2055 for support.
October 26 Make a Difference Day UPDATEImprove habitat in our community by helping tackle invasive plants on your own property or common ground (at your leisure). Instructions on eradication provided upon request. Please call 636-639-2055 or Jamie.Paige@wentzvillemo.gov for info.
Ecology, water cycle, natural resources and human impacts on the environment can all be taught using this 3-D interactive watershed model! With city staff training, this model can be loaned for use at your school or event. Call the Stormwater Division at (636) 327-5102.
- Explore different land uses, their unique functions and values.
- Explore how stormwater runoff carries pollutants through the watershed to a lake, stream or river – and the best management practices to prevent this type of pollution from occurring.
- Demonstrate how restoring and constructing wetlands can improve natural resources and manage stormwater, reducing flooding and pollution.
St. Louis Regional Envirothon for High Schools
High-school students are invited to register as a team to participate in the St. Louis Regional Envirothon Competition, sponsored by the St. Charles Soil & Water Conservation District in partnership with the City of Wentzville and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Teams compete at the regional, state and international level and are eligible for scholarships.
It’s fun!
Students and coaches receive hands-on trainings, STEM and field ecology experiences in state parks and conservation areas, access to career resources, and work directly with professionals to find solutions to address complex real-world resource management issues in these topics:
- Aquatics
- Current Issue:
- Forestry
- Soils
- Wildlife
Start a Team! It’s Easy!
Teams consist of five students with one alternate. Each team needs a designated coach which could be a teacher, parent, club leader or school administrator.
Ask an advisor about how to start a team today!
For info, call (636) 922-2833, ext. 3.
St. Louis Regional Envirothon (Brochure)
Missouri State Envirothon
International Envirothon
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Here are some Wentzville area professionals available for resources, classrooms or event presentations:
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