Category Archives: Local Events

Winter may be upon us, but spring is always around the corner. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this informative spring workshop!

Native by Design: Purposeful Landscapes for Monarchs, Pollinators, and Water Management is the focus of this upcoming workshop by GrowNative!

When: March 10, 2017
Where: Lews and Clark Community College, Edwardsville, IL
Keynote Speaker: Chip Taylor, Founder and Director of Monarch Watch.

More details available soon at www. grownative.org. For more information, call 888-843-6739 or email grownative@moprairie.org.

MDC Eagle Days Flyer.

Missouri Department of Conservation’s Eagle Days events are just around the corner. Find out where to enjoy Missouri’s Eagles.

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Environment Missouri, in partnership with Care About Climate, will hold the St. Louis Renewable Energy Summit to highlight the urgent need to rapidly shift from dirty to clean energy sources. The Summit will feature a panel of experts who will lead a discussion on renewable energy from a variety of perspectives.

When: Wednesday, November 16th , 6-9 p.m.
Where: Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 4465 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

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Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation.

Discover nature under the light of the Hunter’s Moon at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area.

Columbia Bottom will hold free Hunter’s Moon hayrides Thursday, Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct. 2 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. both evenings.  Light from the waning Hunter’s Moon will offer visitors a chance to see nature come to life after sunset. A hayride through the rich mosaic of natural habitats on the 4,300-acre conservation area is a perfect way to explore the sights and sounds of its nocturnal residents. Rides will depart from the visitor center at 5:30, 5:45, 7:15, and 7:30 each night. They will last about 90 minutes.

The Hunter’s Moon hayrides at Columbia Bottom are free, but advanced registration is required by calling 314-877-6014. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. Accommodations for visitors with disabilities are also available with advanced notice.
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Gateway Greening and Operation Food Search are happy to announce the 2016 Cooking Matters Series. In this free course, you will learn how to prepare healthy and delicious meals on a budget, using fresh produce from the garden!

Turn today’s trash into tomorrow’s treasures at The Magic House!

On Saturday, October 8 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, October 9 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, art educators from Perrenial will be at The Magic House teaching visitors how to reduce waste by turning recyclable materials into eco-friendly masterpieces such as jewelry, décor and stationery.

Recycled Art is part of The Magic House’s Visiting Artist Series. This drop-in workshop is free with Museum admission and no reservations are required.
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Enjoy The First Weekend Of Autumn
At The Natural Living Expo In Webster Groves Sept. 25

The Healthy Planet magazine is proud to host its 32nd Natural Living Expo, Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Webster Groves Recreation Center, 33 East Glendale Road in Webster Groves

“We are very excited to be hosting our 32nd expo in 19 years,” said J.B. Lester, Publisher of The Healthy Planet magazine. “ We love offering the community the opportunity to find the resources they need to make their lives healthier and more sustainable.”

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