The 10 Best Hiking Trails Near St. Louis
From Lewis & Clark Trail to Zombie Trail, these are the best spots for hiking in the St. Louis region.
Adventurous Way to View the April 2024 Eclipse
I have a complicated relationship with astronomical events. Like many [...]
HeartLands Conservancy Cares for the Lands and Waters of Southern Illinois
Greenspace, specifically the loss of it, is something very relevant [...]
The Movement to Right Food Justice in St. Louis
Access to fresh, nutritious food is essential for maintaining good [...]
Forest Bathing Offers Calming Immersion in Nature
When people first hear about forest bathing, they might assume [...]
Four Places to Find Native Prickly Pear Cacti in Missouri
When most people think of where a cactus grows, they think of the desert, which is the opposite of Missouri’s humid climate. However, there is a cactus that is native to Missouri: the Prickly Pear Cactus.
Butterfly House Celebrates 25 Years with Exhibition
The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is going to the [...]
High Concentrations of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Midwest Rivers
The Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper wasn’t surprised to find dangerous PFAS [...]
Forest ReLeaf Celebrates 30 Years with Community Event
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, a nonprofit that enriches communities by [...]
How and Why to Protect Your Local Watershed
Wherever you live, you live in a watershed — even [...]