TAPS Togethers: Earth Day Celebration and Volunteer Day, Washington State Park

This event is open to all TAPS survivors, both adults and children, who have experienced a military or veteran loss. 

Join your TAPS family in celebration of Earth Day for a group service project in Washington State Park!

This free event will feature a series of environmental activities ranging from volunteer work to an educational presentation and a fun craft. All activities are open to the public, and there is no need to register. Everyone is welcome to come and go as they please.

Additional Information

Location: De Soto, Missouri 63020 

Registration is required: Once you receive your registration confirmation, you will receive additional information for this event.

Parking: There is parking available at the Big River Day Use area. 

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to get settled and obtain any materials that you may need.

Upon Arrival: Plan to meet other TAPS families at the Big River Day Use area. You may be able to identify other TAPS families through attire and/or photo buttons.

Attire: We encourage you to wear your TAPS attire and/or a photo button of your loved one if you have them. This will allow you to more easily identify one another at the event.

Schedule:

• 10:00 a.m. - Meet at Big River Day Use Area for tree planting and trash cleanup volunteer opportunity.
• 12 p.m. - Disperse for lunch. Guests should bring their own lunch.
• 1:00 p.m. - Meet at the amphitheater for a presentation by special guest Todd Heilman about critters that get a bad rap but play important roles.
• 3:00 p.m. - Meet at the amphitheater to make a stained glass suncatcher out of recycled materials.

What to Bring: Appropriate attire for the weather (sunglasses, hat, long sleeves, glove, etc.), sunscreen, water, and your lunch!

Cost: This event is free and open to the public. TAPS families may not be the only participants. 

Note: While we are promoting this community event, it is not directly organized by TAPS. Therefore, TAPS will not have a host at the event. This is simply an opportunity for our survivors to meet up, connect and build community within their local areas.

Please reach out to tapstogethers@taps.org with any questions.