Naturescaping is a method of sustainable landscaping that incorporates native plants and flowers, working to build a greener and more sustainable city. Through the Neighbors Naturescaping program, Brightside offers supplies and tools to St. Louis groups interested in a naturescaping project in St. Louis. Plant a native garden to cheer up a public space in your neighborhood!

What are the benefits of Neighbors Naturescaping?

• Beautify a public or not-for-profit space in your neighborhood
• Restore Missouri native plant communities
• Attract beneficial wildlife, such as butterflies, bees and birds
• Reduce stormwater runoff and protect our drinking water

Submit Your Naturescaping Project   

Ready to take that next step to beautify your city neighborhood? Consider a Neighbors Naturescaping greening project with Brightside St. Louis to improve public spaces in your area.

To learn more, download the Neighbors Naturescaping 2020 Flyer or contact us. More information about the 2021 grant round will be available in early Spring 2021.

Your Neighbors Naturescaping project can be in any public space in St. Louis City, including medians, neighborhood entrances, parks, street barricades, tree lawns, vacant LRA lots and other public spaces and nonprofits approved by Brightside.

Projects selected for implementation will be provided with plants, tools and hardscape, as requested in their application and approved by the Selection Committee.  No cash awards will be given.

2021 Application Details Available in Spring

Want to apply for a project in 2021? Application packets for 2021 projects will be made available to those who RSVP and participate in the virtual Kick-off Meeting in the Spring of 2021. We’ll provide additional information on the process and key dates closer to that time. If you miss the kick-off event and are still interested in applying, please contact Brightside directly.

As groups prepare their proposal, we recommend planning a visit to our Demonstration Garden to see the recommended plants in person and to learn about which plants are appropriate for their proposed planting location.

Attend the Kick-Off Meeting

To help prepare for a neighborhood greening project, groups are also encouraged to tune into our educational presentation as part of the Neighbors Naturescaping Kick-off Meeting. This annual event offers a special educational presentation to help groups successfully develop and properly care for a neighborhood garden. We’ll let you know the details of the 2021 meeting in the Spring.

Neighbors Naturescaping is made possible by our wonderful sponsors.