Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Shaw Nature Preserve offers a wide variety of family-friendly activities.
The 2,400-acre Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, MO has an extensive line-up of attractions and events in April and May for individuals or for the whole family to enjoy. The Reserve is located at the juncture of several major Midwestern habitats – from wetlands to prairie – resulting in a vast array of plant and animal life. The natural diversity provides an outdoor experience for students enjoying a array of classes, for casual observers visiting for an hour or for families attending the public events. Advance registration is required for certain classes at the nature preserve and fees vary by program. Missouri Botanical Garden members receive a discount. To browse a complete list of Shaw Nature Reserve classes online and to register, …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Gardenland Express is only one of a wide variety of events marking the holiday season. Traditional celebrations for Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa are also planned.
The Missouri Botanical Garden outlined its season-long schedule of holiday events in a news release recently. Included in the holiday events are flora, toy trains, holiday crafts and plenty of holiday decorations. The Missouri Botanical Garden is sharing the spirit of the holiday season with an abundance of festivities to create lasting memories for young and old alike. Enjoy the return of the colorful Gardenland Express holiday flower and train show, two weekends filled with holiday carols and visits with Santa, holiday décor, traditional Chanukah and Kwanzaa celebrations, and more. For detailed information on the complete lineup of holiday happenings, visit the Garden's website. Gardenland Express The annual Gardenland Express holiday …
Saturday, October 20, 2012
On the senate race, political spending by a powerful Missouri contributor and climate change—our roundup of some of the Missouri political stories that hit the media this week.
Editor's Note: The following articles were aggregated from several news organizations in Missouri. You can read more about each story by clicking on the headline. President Emeritus of Missouri Botanical Garden take out billboard to warn about climate change (St. Louis Beacon) Dan Burkhardt said to Peter Raven, emeritus head of MoBOT, spent $2,500 for a billboard along Interstate 70 between Warrenton and Wright City, saying "Climate change is real. Vote for candidates who will work to find solutions." Both men regularly champion environmental causes. Burkhardt created a land trust with his own farmland a few years ago and recently helped launch the nonprofit Magnificent Missouri, celebrating Missouri conservation efforts. No mention of '…
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
More than 120 local and regional food producers, artisans and crafters will be featured at the 21st annual event, which runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 7.
Searching for quality regional products begins with shopping the best markets. Consider the best of the best — the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Best of Missouri Market. The 21st annual event, which will be Oct. 5 through Oct. 7, is one of the oldest sustainable markets in the Midwest and continues attract thousands of shoppers. “We have everything from alpacas to salsa,” said Holly Berthold, a spokesperson for the garden. “Since the market’s beginning 21 years ago, the Best of Missouri Market’s goal was to bring together Missouri’s best regional artisans and crafters together.” Back in the early 1990s buying local was a concept, which was just gaining support, thanks in part to the then new Agri-Missouri program. Today, buying local has …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Blacksmiths, flintknappers, basket weavers, quilters and artists will create and display their work at the Shaw Nature Preserve Sept. 15.
The Missouri Botanical Garden invites people to take a step back in time for Prairie Day at the Shaw Nature Reserve, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15. Interact with early settlers and explore what life was like on the great American frontier during the bi-annual event. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a day of historical activities and exhibits, story telling, music and food. Event admission is $6 for adults, $2 for children (ages 15 and under) and $3 for Missouri Botanical Garden members. Visit www.shawnature.org or call (636) 451-3512 for more information. This family event portrays prairie heritage through fun-filled activities and demonstrations, according to a botanical garden news release. The Reserve’s 250-acre tall …
Monday, May 28, 2012
Elaborate Chinese lanterns are impressive art pieces by day and are transformed into striking images after dark.
Chinese artisans have worked for weeks to set up a new exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden that began its nearly three-month run on the garden's ground. Recent daytime visitors to the garden have had a good look at the art pieces, crafted primarily of colorful silks and molded steel, but it's at night that the artwork really shines, hence the name, "Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night." The exhibit, which officially opened Saturday, runs through Aug. 19. Admission is $22 for adults and $10 for children (ages 3 to 12), with discounts for Garden members. The Missouri Botanical Garden brings an unprecedented international exhibition to St. Louis for a limited run this summer. “Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night” …
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Fenton-produced Lochhead Vanilla has inspired cooks since 1918 to create recipes made from the beans of an exotic vanilla orchid, which will be on display at the MIssouri Botanical Garden's Orchid Show, Jan. 29 - March 27.
Pick your favorite flavor of ice cream, cake or coffee stir-in and chances are you’ll pick vanilla. No surprise since vanilla is the number one favorite flavor in the world. However, it was a surprise to learn that a major U.S. vanilla processor makes Fenton its home. Lochhhead Manufacturing Company has been producing quality vanilla since 1918 in St. Louis and was founded by Angus T. Lochhead. Today, the company's plant is now located in Fenton, 527 Axminster Drive, and is operated by Angus’ grandsons, John and George Lochhead, which focuses the majority of its business on the production of commercial vanilla. Translation: Vanilla sold by the gallon that’s used in food service and large food manufacturing companies. Yet, after shopping…
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Going green takes on new meaning this holiday season when trimming the tree and house with natural items found in nature.
An environmentally sustainable Christmas means more than LED lights. To make the holidays more "green" look no further than your own backyard. Among the leaves, flowers and garden leftovers you'll find elements the pioneers used to create decorations for what they lovely called a "found" Christmas. "American pioneers took items they found in the fields and nearby woods to decorate their holiday homes," said Rick Ziino, Park Ranger at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial's Old Courthouse where historic holiday traditions are interpreted and celebrated each holiday season. "Of course, not everyone had a Christmas tree. The Christmas tree was introduced to this country by the Revolutionary War German mercenaries and wasn't common until …
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