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MDC & Rec Council Outdoor Events

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The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis have paired up to provide three exciting programs for persons with disabilities and their families/care providers and friends. Mark your calendars now for these 2024 & 2025 programs! These programs are FREE but you MUST register at least one week prior to the program dates. For more information, and to register, please call the Recreation Council at (314)726-6044, ext. 101. Space is limited in each program!

Winter Bird Walk: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10 a.m.—12 noon at the Audubon Center, West Alton, MO

Take a winter’s walk to see the amazing eagles, trumpeter swans, pelicans, duck and geese found at the Audubon Center in West Alton, MO. We will meet at the visitor’s center and the walk will be led by Missouri Conservation Department volunteers who will provide information about the various waterfowl and other creatures found in the area. Bring your binoculars, and dress according to the weather. The paved trail is accessible to everyone. Register by November 30th.

Learn to Fish: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m.—12 noon at Busch Conservation Area, St. Charles, MO

Join us for fishing at Busch Wildlife Area, Lake 15 in St. Charles County! Learn to fish, reel in a keeper and just enjoy being in nature. This is an ADA program which means participants will be covered by a fishing license exemption. Fishing equipment and bait will be provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation. This is a popular event! Register by April 19th before the program fills up!

Photo Walk: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10 a.m.—12 noon at Forest Park, St. Louis, MO

Bring a camera or your cellphone and capture some photos of nature’s best as we take a hike on some of Forest Park’s trails. Missouri Department of Conservation staff will help you and give you tips as you photograph birds, animals, insects and plants while we meander through some beautiful areas of the St. Louis’ neighborhood park. The trails are not fully paved but we can assist individuals with access. It will be a relaxed jaunt and we will take several stops along the trails. Register by May 31st!

Bingo Fundraiser

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Doors open at 5:30pm; Bingo begins at 6:15pm

Join the Recreation Council for an evening of BINGO fun while raising money to offset the cost of youth and adults to attend camps and recreation programs of their choice. The evening includes 10 rounds of BINGO with creative games, a 50-50 raffle, and prizes for the winner of each game. Event is located on the second floor of the main building in the indoor rooftop room. Share our Bingo Flyer.

Reserve your seat here:

Bingo Seat Reservation

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Pay for your seat by clicking on the link on the link below or visit our donation page at www.recreationcouncil.org/give

Cost is $10 per person.

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Musicians playing guitar at the Evening Entertainment event.

Evening of Entertainment

Saturday, March 29, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Ladue Horton Watkins High School
1201 South Warson Drive
St. Louis, MO 63124


Flyer ~ Performer Application

THE EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT raises funds for the Recreation Council Scholarship Program

The Recreation Council and Access for ALL will host the 2025 Evening of Entertainment talent show of people with disabilities.

“The Evening of Entertainment – A Competitive Spotlight on Abilities”
Proceeds Benefit the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis
DATE: Saturday, March 29, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
LOCATION: Ladue Horton Watkins High School, 1201 South Warson Dr., St. Louis, MO 63124

This evening showcase included music, dancing, poetry reading, magic, comedy, and more. WE NEED PERFORMERS. If you have a talent you want to perform, complete our online Talent Application HERE. Or, print the paper copy and send it to Katie by EMAIL: [email protected] or POSTAL MAIL: Access-4-All, PO Box 220751, St. Louis, MO 63122. Questions? Call Katie (314) 481-0633.

(Family-friendly) Performance Application are DUE by February 28, 2025

Enjoy the 2024 YouTube Video HERE

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Rec Providers / PIERS Quarterly Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 10:00 am-12 noon

Join your fellow recreation providers for our Holiday meeting. Flyer

  • Wear your holiday attire (funny, ugly, traditional – you decide)
  • Bring a wrapped white elephant gift for the gift exchange game.
  • Light drinks and snacks will be provided.

Let’s highlight our successes. Email us a story (names removed) of a wonderful thing that happened this year that you want to share.

Guest Speakers: Dave Welborn, MO Better Health
Martha Goldstein, Chicken ‘n Pickle Community Outreach

 

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024

Time: 10:00am-12 noon

Location: Recreation Council Office, 11457 Olde Cabin Road, Suite 235, St. Louis, MO, 63141 (map)
In-person with Virtual Option Google Meeting Link

Agenda: 10-10:30am-Networking
10:30 am-Guest Speakers
11am-Program and Success Story Sharing
11:30-Activities

RSVP using form below, by email at [email protected], or by phone at 314-726-6044 x104

Rec Providers Meeting RSVP

RSVP up for the Recreation Providers Quarterly meeting.

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How will you be attending

 

 

2025 Ride To Unite

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:30 am-12 noon

Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Gateway Cup Ride to Unite, Saturday, August 30, 2025  from 8:30 to 11:00 am at Francis Park in South St. Louis (map).  This FREE family event brings people of all ages and abilities together to enjoy a non-competitive 4-lap ride around the prestigious Gateway Cup Course alongside elite cyclists and local celebrities. Information

Cyclists of all abilities and all types of cycles take 4 laps around Francis Park’s closed race course. Afterwards, the cyclists stayed to enjoy the exciting Gateway Cup races and festivities. Volunteers are always needed to assist cyclists by riding side-by-side on the day of the event: Contact Sue Fleming at 314-726-6044 x101. Cycle St. Louis Website.  Read about the event at Terrain Magazine