2024 Lily Pond Opening Day

Who’s Ready for the 2024 Lily Pond Opening Day?!?

Let’s make a day of it! The St. Louis Water Garden Society will be replanting the hardy lilies into the Jewel Box Lily Ponds on April 27th starting at 9:00 a.m. It’s time to get our hands dirty… in a good way! Won’t you join us?

This volunteer event is open to members, guests, and the public. Please come prepared for wet and dirty work with water shoes, quick-dry clothes, gloves, etc. A hat and sunscreen for UV protection is always a good idea. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. If you have planting tools – spade, extra work gloves, shovels, etc. – they are always needed.

Volunteers should arrive at 9 a.m. but can work whatever time best suits their schedule. We’ll take all the help we can get. 

If you are a student or community group looking for volunteer hours, this is an excellent way to give back to the entire St. Louis area community while learning hands-on skills about the planting and care of the world-famous Jewel Box Lily Ponds.

This annual event is the start of our organization’s annual civic project. You can read more about it here.

There’s only ONE 2024 Lily Pond Opening Day. JOIN US!