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.
08/17/2026
ZERO WASTE AMBASSADORS NEEDED AT Missouri Botanical Garden JAPANESE FESTIVAL ♻️🇯🇵🎏
Whether you're a student needing service hours or wanting to get in on the event action, we have a shift FOR YOU!
🌴September 5-7
Shifts we really need help with:
🕝2:45 to 5:30 p.m.
🕟5:15 to 8 p.m.
Please contact our colleague Angelina O'Donnell at [email protected] with your interest and she will register you! 🥳
08/07/2026
The Missouri Botanical Garden is now hiring a Community Programs Educator to join our Sustainability Division!
This position instructs and supports the Outdoor Youth Corps (OYC), Outdoor Leadership Corps (OLC), and other community education programs by leading hands-on environmental education, stewardship projects, outdoor experiences, and career readiness activities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals.
We're looking for someone with a strong background in conservation restoration field work, experience working with participants of all ages—from youth to adults, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate is an engaging instructor who has lead crews, is passionate about sustainability, conservation, enjoys working outdoors, and can build meaningful relationships with participants and community partners!
Thank you for helping us connect with candidates who are excited to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards!
Learn more and apply: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/mbg/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/5223
08/07/2026
Join us for the first event of this season's Shaw Series!
🌾🌾🌾Calvary Cemetery: Remnant Prairie and Detention Basin with OptiRTC Overflow Structure🌾🌾🌾
Join us on a tour of Calvary Cemetery's remnant prairie and detention basin with a data tracker feature. Participants will hear from the Arch Diocese and Missouri Department of Conservation about the realities of remnant prairie stewardship. The group will also view the detention basin and learn from experts about the impact of the OPTI control system on the Baden trunk sewer.
🗓️Wednesday, August 19th, 2-4:30 PM
💲Tour cost: $40
📣Ticket sales are open
Attendees of this event are eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and/or 2 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for Professional Engineers in Missouri.
New in 2026! Attendees are eligible for 3 CEUs for the Grow Native! Professional Certification Program.
08/06/2026
Drumroll please! 🥁🥁🥁 We have a new Sustainability Educator Instructor!!! Join us in welcoming CENTENNIAL DAY to our team!
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"Hey everyone, my name is Centennial Day. I am thrilled to join the team as the new Sustainability Educator. In this role, I engage with K-12 students across the community to teach core sustainability topics, including recycling, waste management, composting, and many more. I also lead workshops and professional development sessions for adults, connect with other for mentorship, and help implement impactful new programs.
Driven by my deep passion for teaching and science, I especially enjoy collecting and analyzing data as part of my research. I am truly excited to be in this position—it is a perfect fit for me!
I am truly looking forward to using science education to make a lasting impact in the community. As an added bonus, I am beyond excited to spend more time exploring the garden; so much so that my husband and I are already planning a date to come explore together soon!
Outside of work, you can find me dancing, singing, traveling, connecting with friends, trying new things (food etc.), and doing anything else I am open too!"
08/05/2026
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF YOUR YARD SIGNS!
The St. Louis Green Business Challenge, in partnership with OneSTL and Republic Services, are actively hosting special yard sign recycling drives this post-election season for BOTH August and November elections.
While both plastic corrugated yard signs and metal frames are made from recyclable materials, they can NOT be placed in single stream recycling bins. These items can impede or jam sorting equipment at area materials recovery facilities (MRFs).
Find a drop off site near you: https://www.onestl.org/news
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED ‼️‼️‼️
We’re hiring restoration assistants for the Outdoor Leadership Corps and right now, careers in sustainability are more valuable than ever.
The Outdoor Leadership Corps (OLC) program is a paid green education and workforce development initiative in partnership with
Great Rivers Greenway (GRG).
The crew includes four Restoration Assistants and one Assistant Crew Leader under the guidance of the Conservation Education Instructor to maintain, restore, and beautify the landscapes along greenways throughout the greater St. Louis area.
Applicants need just one year of relevant experience and career goals aligned with the program’s objectives to qualify❗️
OLC offers hands-on experience in a variety of projects, including greenway cleanup and leading groups of 60+ volunteers during honeysuckle removal events. Beyond these initiatives, our program is growing to support participants with workforce development, preparing them for the expanding opportunities in green careers across St. Louis, Missouri.
Apply here: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/mbg/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/5158?fbclid=IwY2xjawTfFTFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkNWZaR096VjhMTmV1aUc1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHijmSqGQZ9zZstmKUxO3FHcn_DlTggtVL6qMCBHetagJ-ssqNbDakEKEVqav_aem_Rq2sSHbwuKyVNfhz7rlwnw
07/31/2026
We're letting nature take care of this one today. Join us next Friday 8/7 9am-12pm with Missouri Sierra Club! We'll have coffee and donuts! ☕️ 🍩
Register at https://signup.com/go/QtaqomK
07/29/2026
Sunflowers Are Spreading Joy in North City ST. LOUIS – It is sunflower season in the St. Louis region, and you don`t have to go far to enjoy these beautiful blooms. The Missouri Botanical Garden has renovated a vacant lot in the Old North N…