Refuge staff work to restore natural floodplain conditions, including bottomland forests and its associated wetlands for the benefit of wildlife. We strive to provide public access to all areas for wildlife dependent recreation including hunting and fishing.
Volunteer Opportunities March 7th and 14th near St. Louis

Volunteer Service Days - Honeysuckle Removal 

Date: March 7th, March 14th

Event Times: 9am-12pm

Location: Boone's Crossing Unit, Big Muddy National Fish & Wildlife Refuge, Chesterfield, MO
Coordinates: 38.6770, -90.6469

Volunteers will remove invasive bush honeysuckle by cutting with hand saws and hand-pulling smaller plants. Herbicide will be applied to cut stumps to prevent re-growth. Volunteers may apply herbicide at their discretion. Gloves, tools, masks will be provided. 

We will have a quick training and safety session for those unfamiliar with identifying honeysuckle and applying herbicide.  ID booklets provided. 

Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Closed-toed shoes or boots are required.  We will provide sunscreen/bug spray, water bottles, and a water jug for refills.

For those unfamiliar with the area, navigate to Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, Field CVAC A-3.  Do not navigate to Boone's Crossing as many familiar names in mapping applications.  

Meet at the pavilion at field CVAC A-3. 

Please RSVP for these events to assist with logistic planning.  

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Andrew Dreas - Biological Science Technician

Andrew_Dreas@fws.gov

Office: 660-537-6842/Cell: 618-316-4293

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To some it’s pursuing game during an open season or to others taking in the beauty of the change of season. Whatever brings you to the nature of the refuge we hope you will respect what it has to offer. Take only the allowed limit and leave only tracks. On this refuge you are sure to find the nature you deserve. Hover over the map icons below to discover nature near you.   

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      Our Species

      The refuge provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Most wildlife found throughout the state of Missouri reside on the refuge. The Missouri river drives the floodplain and aquatic habitat of lesser-known but equally important wildlife that inhabit the refuge. The endangered pallid sturgeon swims in her waters and the refuge plays a vital role in providing shallow water habitat for survival of sturgeon young.