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Looking Back, Looking Forward
For 35 years now, the Gardens at Lake Louie have welcomed millions of people into downtown St. Louis with its colorful flower displays. The little lake with the fountain along I-64 eastbound at the Chestnut/20th Street has been a show piece for many years. Exciting changes are coming soon to that highway corridor thanks to the #MLS4THELOU and […]
Helping St. Louis Thrive and Grow in 2019
Brightside would not be able to do what we do without generous support from friends like you over the past 37 years! Here’s what we accomplished in 2019: 26 neighborhood gardens were established or enhanced with Missouri natives — 2,212 perennials, 449 grasses and sedges, 192 shrubs and 23 trees, plus 4,400 daffodils and tulips to […]
2019 #GivingTuesday Success!
Wow! A big thanks to each and every one of our Brightside friends! We can’t do what we do without your support. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to exceed our 2019 #GivingTuesday goal! A special thanks to the generosity of John Sweet and the William A. Kerr Foundation for matching all gifts that […]
October 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 October. Opportunities are updated as we receive them, so check back often for updates!
Get Your Native Garden Ready for Winter – Fall Maintenance
Now is the perfect time to do fall native garden maintenance. This is also an ideal time to add to your existing garden or plant new trees, shrubs, and perennials before the ground freezes. Putting in a little extra care into your garden now will guarantee it will make it through the cold winter months […]
2019 River Des Peres Trash Bash
The Annual River Des Peres Trash Bash is coming up soon and volunteers are needed! All are welcome, no experience required! Individual volunteers, civic groups and youth organizations are encouraged to attend. Please dress appropriately for working outside and current weather conditions. Be prepared to get wet and muddy. Bring your own water bottles. There […]
September Blitz Projects-Volunteers Needed!
What’s Brightside up to this month? Check out this list of events and projects we’re looking forward to for September. Opportunities are updated as we receive them, so check back often for updates!
Blooming Soon! Bulb Sale
This year’s Blooming Soon! selection includes the classic Carlton daffodil. Available in bags of 50-count bulbs for only $16, Carltons have a large, yellow cup and give off a light vanilla fragrance. Carltons adapt extremely well to our unpredictable spring weather and are less susceptible to heat stress. And wow, do they make a statement […]