Ready to add more native plants to your yard or containers? Shop from a wide selection of Missouri native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, vines, sedges, and trees suitable for all soil, moisture, and light requirements grown by local nurseries in the metro St. Louis area at the Shaw Nature Reserve Spring Wildflower Market.
While spending time in nature can be a great way to get active and connect as a family, the thought of camping, kayaking, fishing and canoeing can be a little daunting your first time. Here are a few fun ways to explore new activities, develop new skills and build confidence in the outdoors.
Some families don’t celebrate Easter, while others enjoy a sunrise service and an early morning egg hunt. Either way, if you find your tummy filled with jellybeans by 10 a.m. and your little peeps are ready for a springtime adventure, there are several options for fun on Easter day in St. Louis.
Shaw Nature Reserve will welcome spring with a new 5K (3.1 miles) trail run or walk called Spring into Nature, Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m.-noon.
Earth Day is a great opportunity to spark a conversation with your child about caring for our planet, and with numerous parks, gardens and natural areas, there are plenty of fun ways to continue that conversation throughout the year. Plan an outing to these St. Louis destinations, which are sure to inspire a lifelong love of nature in your child.
Millions of lights will be strung throughout the St. Louis region in celebration of the 2023 holiday season. Load up the family car, or reserve your sleigh, wagon or even carriage, and make sure you take in one or many of these great light shows.
Hiking can be a fun way for children to experience the outdoors and develop an appreciation for nature. The St. Louis area offers numerous trails of varying levels of difficulty, so whether you're hiking with a stroller, a toddler or an adventurous teen, check out these best bets for scenic, local hiking trails.