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The Demonstration Garden Turns 10!
What a Difference 10 Years Makes! From a vacant lot to a vibrant landmark, the Brightside Demonstration Garden has grown beyond our wildest dreams! Just a decade ago, 20 U.S. Marines built the Demo Garden essentially in one week. We especially thank those who helped plan and sponsor the development. You can read about the […]
2021 Spring Photo Contest Winners!
Congratulations to our 2021 Spring Photo Contest Winners! We thank each and every one of you submitted a photo of spring flowers and cleanups around St. Louis. M. Mooney – “Forest Park Tulips” K. Dolson – “My Favorite Corner” Diane O. – “Iris” J. Arnold – “Red Tulips”
May Blitz Events – Volunteers Needed!
What’s Brightside up to this month? Check out this list of events and projects we’re looking forward to for May. Opportunities are updated as we receive them, so check back often for updates!
Have you visited the Brightside Demonstration Garden recently?
It’s full of blooms and greenery everywhere! We want to thank all of the volunteers and Master Gardeners who have spent time in the garden pulling weeds and cutting back old growth now that the warmer weather is here. Join us sometime! Stop by and check out a number of storm water management features, Missouri native plants and […]
Request Your FREE Blitz Blooms While Supplies Last!
Get your request in for FREE Blitz Blooms ASAP! Flowers will be available for pickup on May 14th (3 p.m – 6 p.m.) or 15th (8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.) at the Greenhouse in Forest Park. As part of our Blitz tool loan program, neighbors who register a cleanup or beautification project with us in the next week […]
Spring 2021 Photo Contest
Let’s celebrate the beauty all around us with a fun photo contest! 😎📷✨ All photo submissions will be entered in the contest. The top FOUR entries the best of spring (e.g. flowers in bloom, neighbors cleaning up) will win a fabulous Brightside prize! How to enter: Post a picture on social media and tag Brightside in […]
Boost Your Gift on #GiveSTLDay
_____________________________________________ THANK YOU for planning your donation to Brightside on #GiveSTLDay – Thursday, May 6th! ______________________________________________ No matter the size, your #GiveSTLDay donation can have an even greater impact when you donate during specific time frames. Boost your gift during various Power Hours throughout #GiveSTLDay. We are excited and grateful for the generosity of the William A. Kerr […]
2021 St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium
Join us Saturday, May 1st, 2021 for this year’s St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium located at Brightside St. Louis’ Demonstration Garden at 4646 Shenandoah Avenue. Virtual and limited in-person viewing options available* The symposium will feature a special virtual presentation by Doug Tallamy, a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of […]