Park Day Clean Up
Special Event
Meeting place
On-site registration and pre-orientation begin at 8:30 am in front of the visitor center (weather permitting). In the event of bad weather, registration may be moved into the multipurpose room in the visitor center.
At 9:00 am, volunteers and staff will receive work assignments, a safety briefing, and may receive some tools at the same location as orientation. Each project group will go to different areas of the battlefield via their own vehicles. Work in project areas is planned to end between noon and 1 pm.
At 9:00 am, volunteers and staff will receive work assignments, a safety briefing, and may receive some tools at the same location as orientation. Each project group will go to different areas of the battlefield via their own vehicles. Work in project areas is planned to end between noon and 1 pm.
Planned Activities
Activities may include:
- Help park staff clean up Wilson's Creek. Runoff carries trash into Wilson's Creek and along its banks. This activity removes trash and other debris from the battlefield and prevents it from flowing further downstream. This is a very strenuous activity which is best suited for adults and older teenagers.
- Assist with the repair and replacement of a section of split rail fencing. Work alongside maintenance staff as they remove old fencing and replace it with new rails. This is a strenuous activity which is suitable for youth organizations and adults.
- Help repair and paint benches used during outdoor programs. Have your work be part of artillery demonstrations, school programs, and summer camps. A great activity for youth organizations and families with older children.
- Aid our historic weapons program. Join us in rolling empty paper cartridges for our musket programs. A great, low-key indoor park day activity for families with younger children or volunteers seeking a more laidback way of contributing to the battlefield.
- And more depending on park needs and staff availability...
- Help park staff clean up Wilson's Creek. Runoff carries trash into Wilson's Creek and along its banks. This activity removes trash and other debris from the battlefield and prevents it from flowing further downstream. This is a very strenuous activity which is best suited for adults and older teenagers.
- Assist with the repair and replacement of a section of split rail fencing. Work alongside maintenance staff as they remove old fencing and replace it with new rails. This is a strenuous activity which is suitable for youth organizations and adults.
- Help repair and paint benches used during outdoor programs. Have your work be part of artillery demonstrations, school programs, and summer camps. A great activity for youth organizations and families with older children.
- Aid our historic weapons program. Join us in rolling empty paper cartridges for our musket programs. A great, low-key indoor park day activity for families with younger children or volunteers seeking a more laidback way of contributing to the battlefield.
- And more depending on park needs and staff availability...
History or Educational Activities
Participants in the historic weapons assistance activity may have the opportunity to learn about historic firearms in a family-friendly, non-firing program. This will occur before the project so participants can see how soldiers maintained their weapons, made cartridges, and "kept their powder dry" before they help with one part.
Additional public programs may be added as staffing allows. Watch the battlefield's calendar for more information!
Additional public programs may be added as staffing allows. Watch the battlefield's calendar for more information!
Should I bring any tools or supplies?
Volunteers working outside should bring their own work gloves and wear appropriate clothing (long-sleeved shirts and long pants) for the activity that interests them. Tools and additional PPE will be provided by the park.
While snacks may be available, please bring a sack lunch if you intend to stay for afternoon public programs.
While snacks may be available, please bring a sack lunch if you intend to stay for afternoon public programs.
Is there a rain date?
In the instance of inclement weather, Park Day will be moved to Park Day will be tentatively moved to May 9, 2026. Available projects may change. Additional information will be made available via website and social media.
Please note
Be prepared for highly variable weather in early April. In addition, outdoor volunteers should bring and use insect repellent. Volunteers, especially those involved in the streamside clean-up and split rail fence repairs, may encounter mosquitos, ticks, and other pests - repellent helps limit your exposure.
Contact event coordinator Clayton Hanson at Clayton_Hanson@nps.gov or Community Volunteer Ambassador Hannah Rodriquez at hannah_rodriguez@partner.nps.gov with questions about safety and event preparation.
Contact event coordinator Clayton Hanson at Clayton_Hanson@nps.gov or Community Volunteer Ambassador Hannah Rodriquez at hannah_rodriguez@partner.nps.gov with questions about safety and event preparation.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Registration and briefing at the Wilson's Creek Visitor Center
Latitude and Longitude 37.115618, -93.419725
Schedule
Date:
Apr 25, 2026
Time:
8:30 AM
Duration:
4 hours and 30 minutes
Registration begins at 8:30 am with a briefing and projects starting at 9:00 am.
Contact Information
Clayton Hanson
417-732-2662 ext. 249
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Event Type
- Volunteer Event
Tags:
park day, stream clean, american battlefield trust