It was on cool, damp St. Louis mornings like this one that I most enjoyed my daily walks in Forest Park. Few people were about then, but life still abounded, an ever-changing panorama of flora and fauna. On such days the hues of the trees, grasses and flowers, glistening with moisture, stood muted and deeper in dim light. And always, in whatever weather, I returned home both revived and calmed....
Read MoreAs the cooler temperatures continue to remind us that fall is just around the corner, be sure to take advantage of this transition while you are visiting Forest Park. This is a great time to see many of species of bird that use Forest Park and nearby areas during long migration’s from Canada all the way down to northern South America. One species that might be unfamiliar to many folks is ....
Read MoreThe meeting spot for every first Saturday’s free Beginner Birder Walk in Forest Park is hard to miss: a dozen or so enthusiasts wearing binoculars and cameras—some in hiking boots and safari hats—huddled closely together at a designated intersection, peeking at each others’ birding books and comparing previous avian adventures....
Read MoreWhen one typically thinks of Forest Park, a lot of thoughts come to mind: the names of our fabulous cultural institutions, the burst of excitement during a first kiss at the Emerson Grand Basin or the sound of children’s laughter as they sled down Art Hill after a much anticipated St. Louis snowfall....
Read MoreAs you visit the natural areas of Forest Park, it is easy to notice the wonderful swaths of purple, yellow, pink and blue from our summer wildflowers. One thing that might get overlooked are some of our flowering grasses. Though many grasses have relatively inconspicuous flowers, some of them are a little more noticeable. Big Bluestem is one ....
Read MoreThose are the words that inspired artist and kinetic sculptor John Payne. His work is the focus at the Saint Louis Science Center’s latest exhibition, DINOSAURS IN MOTION, which offers both the wonders of science and the beauty of art. This one-of-a-kind exhibition in Forest Park teaches ...
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