JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 14, 2022 – Spend the day outdoors and help one of Missouri's most scenic state parks by volunteering at the 29th annual "Keep Baker Beautiful Day" from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Sam A. Baker State Park.
This special event not only commemorates Earth Day, but is also a great and fun way of connecting to the great outdoors. There will be assignments for all ages. Mulching, gardening and litter patrol are just a few of the projects planned for the day. All are welcome! A crew leader from the park will lead each group through its assigned service. A free picnic lunch will be provided. We will match all service projects to age and ability of the volunteers.
In order to plan for the event, registration is required by April 25. For more information or to register for this event, contact the park naturalist at 573-856-4514.
Participants should bring drinking water and a pair of work gloves, wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at Shelter #1 behind the store at 8:30 a.m. to get your project assignments.
In case of severe weather, the event will be canceled. In case of inclement weather, call 573-856-4514 or 573-856-4411 the morning of the event to to find out if it will occur.
Sam A. Baker State Park is located in southeast Missouri, 4 miles north of Patterson on Highway 143 in Wayne County.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.