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Environmental news
Brightside receives Exceptional ReLeaf Award from Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
The sun is shining in more ways than one this Spring at Brightside St. Louis! We’re excited to announce that we recently received the Exceptional ReLeaf Award from Forest ReLeaf of Missouri this past Arbor Day in recognition of our demonstration garden.
Brightside St. Louis receives $50,000 Wells Fargo Grant to support employee engagement initiative
On Monday, Brightside St. Louis received a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company as part of a $3 million Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant program across 64 community-based nonprofits nationwide to help support land and water conservation, energy efficiency, infrastructure, and educational outreach. “We’re really excited to be a recipient of this ... read post
Bring Conservation Home with Brightside St. Louis and the St. Louis Audubon Society
We’re very excited to announce that we’re now a partner and supporter of the St. Louis Audubon’s Bring Conservation Home native landscaping program. Also known as naturescaping, its practices can help lower your water and other utility bills, improve water quality in the region, restore habitat for birds and butterflies, and provide the opportunity to experience ... read post
The Litter Pledge
I promise not to litter and to tell my family and friends not to litter. When I see litter I promise to pick it up and put it in a trash can. Keeping our city litter-free is an important way to protect our environment. I believe that it’s everyone’s responsibility to help keep St. Louis ... read post
Grow a little greener: Bring your soil samples to Brightside St. Louis for testing!
Some good news! You can now bring your soil samples to Brightside St. Louis to have them tested. Quality soil is the key to a healthy lawn and garden and now we can help. The Horticulture Specialists at the MU Extension will examine your soil’s pH level and vital nutrients. In addition to scientific results, you will ... read post
Summer lawn care in St. Louis
This week is set to break records for high temperatures that spell disaster for your luscious lawn. In addition to these record highs, St. Louis is experiencing a moderate drought meaning your grass is getting toasted. It’s important that you take adequate care of your lawn to keep it healthy throughout the year. There really ... read post