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Seasonal information
It’s Blitz Planning Time!
It’s Blitz Planning Time! Whether spring is here to stay or looming around the corner, the warm days upon us are perfect for a Blitz clean-up! Gather your neighbors, students, […]
Monarch Butterfly Bags Are Perfect For This Holiday Season!
Monarch Butterfly Bags Are Perfect For This Holiday Season! Let us help you with your holiday festivities this year. Whether you’re shopping, carrying holiday party supplies or wrapping up holiday […]
The Fall Monarch Migration is Underway!
The Fall Monarch Migration is Underway! In the past few weeks, monarch butterflies have flocked to Brightside’s Demonstration Garden and hundreds of monarch gardens all over St. Louis. We have seen many […]
Give STL Day Extended
Give STL Day Extended Thank you to everyone who took time to make a donation for Give STL Day. Unfortunately, technology did not cooperate and many people were unable to […]
One Day. One Community. Give May 3rd.
One Day. One Community. Give May 3rd. Give STL Day is coming Tuesday, May 3rd! Powered by the St. Louis Community Foundation, last year $2.1 million was donated to 790 […]
Giving Thanks For Giving
Giving Thanks For Giving Sometimes when we see litter blowing across the street or a building tagged with graffiti, it’s easy to get disheartened and forget how beautiful St. Louis […]
Recycling Tips For The Holidays
Recycling Tips For The Holidays The holiday season is fast approaching and we have 8 recycling tips to help you celebrate this year! Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or […]
5 Easy Ways To Make STL Greener This Holiday Season
5 Easy Ways To Make STL Greener This Holiday Season Make the most of your holiday shopping. Harness the power of Amazon and shop through AmazonSmile. When you shop AmazonSmile, […]