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Turn-of-the-century homes and a thriving business community await you in the City of Kirkwood, Missouri. Established in 1853, Kirkwood has long been known for its down-home charm, community pride, nationally recognized schools, vibrant business community, and its involved residents.

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Spring Wildlife Hikes in March and April

Saturday March 30, 10:00 a.m., Geology HikeMeramec Highlands Quarry at Dee Koestering Park, 1703 Marshall Road. Spend an hour or more learning about the local geology of Missouri at Meramec Highlands Quarry at Dee Koestering Park. The historic Quarry is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its geological discoveries. Many of the large quarry stones and spoils are still on site and provide a view of the unique geology and fossils of the area. An experienced geologist will guide us. Bring weather-appropriate gear, a magnifying glass, and a notebook, if desired. Meet in the Parking Lot.

Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. Spring Wildflower Hike:  Emmenegger Nature Park, 11991 Stoneywood Drive. Enjoy the first blooms of spring as Emmenegger Nature Park comes alive with an abundance of extraordinary "spring ephemeral" wildflowers. An experienced naturalist from the Missouri Native Plant Society will guide us and identify these natural beauties as they come into bloom. Bring weather appropriate gear, camera, notebook, or field guide. Meet at the trailhead kiosk.

Saturday April 13, 10:00 a.m, Mushroom Hike: Emmenegger Nature Park, 11991 Stoneywood Drive. Join a member of the Missouri Mycological Society and discover a whole new world hiding in plain site along the trails of Emmenegger Nature Park. Our guide will lead us on a delightful and educational mushroom hike. Both edible and inedible fungi will be identified along with an introduction to their odd and fascinating characteristics. Bring weather-appropriate gear, camera, and notebook. Meet at the trailhead kiosk.

Saturday April 20, 10:00 a.m., Bird and Butterfly Hike:  Emmenegger Nature Park, 11991 Stoneywood Drive. Join a member of the North American Butterfly Association and American Audubon Society on a hike in Emmenegger Nature Park to discover the birds who are migrating through the St. Louis area and those who are permanent residents. In addition, we will learn to identify butterflies by using field marks such as color, size, shape, and wing patterns. We will also learn the relationship between butterflies and their larva with native plants. Bring weather-appropriate gear, cameras, and binoculars, if you have them. Meet at the trailhead kiosk.

Make Your Life A Little Easier: Register Online for Recreation Programs

Did you know that you can register online for most recreational programs and events? Zumba class? Yep. Sewing class? Yep. Tennis classes? Yep. River Walk Club? Yep. (And summer is just around the corner!) NEW THIS YEAR: Sign up for Camp Kirkwood online too!

What do you need and how easy is it? Here are the step-by-step directions: Choose an activity type. Add the class to your cart. Choose the family member to register. Answer registration questions. Continue to the shopping cart. Choose check-out and finish by paying (Visa/MC/Discover accepted). The only things you can’t sign up for are private swim lessons, swim team, individual registrations for teams, or any program/event not sponsored by Kirkwood Parks & Recreation (e.g., Kirkwood Theatre Guild).

You can set up an online account on your own, or call the Community Center office to get started: Call 822-5855 for assistance in setting up your account. Make your life a little easier – start using the online registration portal this month! You can access it here, or from the gold sub-navigation bar on the right side of this page ("Online Registration - Recreation Programs"), or from the Parks & Recreation page (under “Departments” above).

 


 


 

 
Free Electronics Drive April 20

Celebrate Earth Day by recycling those old toasters and VHS recorders! This FREE electronics recycling event is hosted by Kirkwood Sanitation at the Public Works Building, 345 S. Fillmore, on Saturday, April 20, 2013, 8:00 a.m., until noon. The drop-off will be in the front parking lot area. The event is co-sponsored by RNA WORLDWIDE. They will accept the following equipment: Computers, network, medical/lab, telecommunications, audio-visual, electronic-operated, battery-operated, and accessories. They will also accept: LCD displays (no fee), LCD display-laptops, hard drives, disk drives, zip drives, CD drives, CDRW and DVD Drives, Scanners, Printers, speakers, battery back-ups, adding & answering machines, phones (Cell, Cord, Cordless), pagers, pocket PCs, cartridges, PC and digital cameras, batteries, power cords, cables

Favorite Building Awards Ceremony in May: Nominations Now Open

May is Preservation Month, providing the perfect timespacer to show how your community’s history honors the past and helps build the future. Architecture makes visible the values that a community holds. When architectural treasures are saved, the effect on civic spirit often surpasses the importance of the structures themselves.
Nominations are currently being sought for “Favorite Buildings in Kirkwood.” Buildings or places need not be a “designated” Kirkwood Landmark. The members of the Kirkwood Landmarks Commission shall review all nominations to select this year’s recipients. “Recognition Awards” shall be announced during the month of May, Preservation Month. Click here for the announcement and more details.

Construction Update on Walker Lake Path in Kirkwood Park

Despite more winter-like conditions, progress continues to move forward with the Walker Lake project. Most of the recent work has involved construction of the various natural stone retaining walls that will allow the necessary grades for the lake perimeter path to be accomplished. Demolition of the two handball courts are also complete and work on the rain gardens that are going in that area has started as well. The peninsula area is nearing completion with the paver areas, turtles and benches installed. The steps in this area have been formed as well and are expected to be poured this week. The path will take another eight weeks to complete, depending on the weather. Landscaping is expected to be completed by May.

Got (Corrugated) Cardboard?

Don't have room in your recycling cart for all that holiday corrugated cardboard? It's that time of year when residents are likely to have a lot of cardboard boxes due to holiday online ordering.  Rather than clogging up your recycling cart with moving boxes and shipping boxes (the "corrugated" cardboard type), which makes it get all your regular recyclables into the cart, let the City pick it up separately.  Here's how:  On your regular collection day, set out all the corrugated cardboard on the curb, about three or four feet away from your recycling cart.  Be sure to place all your regular cardboard - shoe boxes, cereal boxes, etc. - inside the cart with your other recyclable materials.  ONLY the corrugated cardboard should be placed outside the cart, and be sure to allow enough room (3 to 4 feet) for the automated arm of the recycling truck to be able to access your cart.  Easy as 1-2-3.





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