A division of the Missouri Botanical Garden promoting sustainability through environmental education
The EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden is a group devoted to an increasingly vital goal: conservation of energy and other natural resources for the future, otherwise known as “sustainability”—meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs presentations about the many ways that plants, air, water, soil and energy sustain our homes, our health and our living Earth.
06/19/2026
The Green Living Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary on July 11, AND WE WANT TO SEE YOU THERE! Hop in on the adventures at this signature Missouri Botanical Garden event. The Schedule of Events is LIVE: https://bit.ly/glf2026
06/17/2026
Check out a valuable internship opportunity from our friends at Living Earth Collaborative!
Jared was an outstanding past member of our Outdoor Leadership Corps!!! Look at him now!
06/15/2026
06/15/2026
Rainscaping naturally reclaims stormwater using simple techniques to manage and clean filter it where it falls… the way nature intended. This can be done through a combination of plantings, water features, catch basins, and permeable pavement, among other activities.
Learn more about how you can do some rainscaping here: https://msdprojectclear.org/what-we-do/rainscaping/
06/09/2026
There are two priorities for facing the heat of a St. Louis summer: keeping ourselves and our homes safe, healthy, and comfortable.
The Missouri Botanical Garden's Sustainability Division (that's us!!) has some ideas of how to do just that, while also keeping energy efficiency in mind.
Keeping Our Cool: Summertime Strategies for Safety, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency - Discover + Share There are two priorities for facing the heat of a St. Louis summer: keeping ourselves and our homes safe, healthy, and comfortable. The Missouri Botanical Garden's Sustainability Division has some ideas of how to do just that, while also keeping energy efficiency in mind.
06/09/2026
06/04/2026
We spot past Outdoor Leadership Corps members Sam Bowers, Grace Martinez and Kylie Patrico who now work for City of St. Louis Government's Forestry Division! GREAT WORK!
Sustainable Approaches by the City of St. Louis’ Forestry Division This documentary showcases the City of St. Louis’ sustainable approaches through the Forestry Division’s Natural Landscaping Team and offers resources to the...
06/04/2026
06/04/2026
Still room in Chicken Tending 201!!!!
Are you an experienced flock leader looking to broaden your skills in chicken tending? Join us in Chicken Tending 201! 🐔
⭐ Chicken Tending 201
🗓️ Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Commerce Bank Education Center - Room 125 or via Zoom
🔗 https://buff.ly/pWGSgyq
In this advanced course, we will explore:
🐣 Common diseases/ailments
🐣 Caring for special needs birds
🐣 Tube-feeding
🐣 And more!
Please note: Chicken Tending 101 is NOT a prerequisite, but is recommended for those looking to become chicken tending pros!