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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, friends or community organization to clean up and beautify a space in your neighborhood. Pick up litter from streets and alleys Plant and maintain flowers in […]
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 gifts, use our one-of-a-kind, reusable Monarch Butterfly Bags. These reusable bags are sturdy and beautiful so they make great gift bags (a gift within a […]
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 butterflies and even a handful of caterpillars on our milkweed. With the days shortening, the monarchs know that it is time to make their long […]
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 complete the online giving form. To give folks another opportunity to support the organizations they love, the St. Louis Community Foundation has graciously extended Give […]
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 local nonprofits in just one day. Help us make Give STL Day 2016 a success by following these three simple steps: Mark your calendar for […]
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 really is. Before you give up hope, take a moment to reflect on the good that is happening and let’s remind ourselves about the ways […]
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 throwing a holiday bash, use these tips to keep your waste to a minimum. Designate a space for recycling. Everyone knows (or asks) where your […]
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, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Brightside. Bookmark the link above and support us every time you shop. Celebrate #GivingTuesday. After popular shopping events […]