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June Blitz Events – Volunteers Needed!
June 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 June. Opportunities are updated as we receive them, so check back often for updates!
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!
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!
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?
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 […]
Spring 2021 Photo Contest
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: We ask that you only submit […]
April Blitz Events – Volunteers Needed!
April 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 April. Opportunities are updated as we receive them, so check back often for updates!
Blitzin’ & Bloomin’
Blitzin’ & Bloomin’ Now is the perfect time to organize a neighborhood cleanup and Brightside is here to help! Through our Blitz program, neighbors can request trash bags and borrow needed tools such as brooms, shovels, rakes, litter grabbers and recycling carts for cleaning up alleys, streets and vacant lots in their neighborhood. Simply request […]