All of us at Forest Park Forever join the community in mourning the loss and honoring the life of Peter Sortino, a longtime parks advocate and Forest Park Forever Board member.
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Saucer magnolias bloomed a bit early this year thanks to several weeks of warm weather in late February and early March. With a cold snap expected this weekend, these beautiful blooms may not last much longer.
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In recent months, two Forest Park restoration projects have advanced through the complete 9-step review process with the Forest Park Advisory Board. This Mayor-appointed board meets monthly to review and provide feedback on plans for restoration projects in Forest Park, which originate from the comprehensive Forest Park Master Plan completed in the mid-1990s.
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Each year, FOCUS St. Louis honors the efforts of 20 individuals, organizations or initiatives that promote improvements in our community through their What's Right With the Region! awards. We are very excited to announce that our partnership with the City of St. Louis has been recognized this year in the Fostering Regional Cooperation category!
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In order to alleviate traffic congestion around the Saint Louis Zoo during the busy spring months, two sections of road will be one-way beginning Thursday, February 23. This altered traffic flow will remain for the duration of the Government and Wells Construction project.
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2016 was a great year in Forest Park. In fact, there were so many highlights that we decided to build a microsite to share them with you.
At Forestparkforever2016.org, we've collected some of the most exciting details from the past year — covering topics like repairs and improvement projects, events and special programs, education and digital initiatives.
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Days in January, despite their frigid temperatures and overcast gloom, are known to be the best for planting trees. The ground is cold, but the new plants incur less shock if they go in when they are dormant as long as the soil isn’t frozen. And while the horticulturists who spend hours hauling, digging, planting and mulching the trees may curse the cold, they’re willing to do it for the long-term impact it will have on Forest Park.
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Forest Park Forever is incredibly excited to announce the promotion of longtime Nature Reserve Steward Amy Witt to Park Ecologist! In this role, Amy will lead our fantastic Nature Reserve team and manage our conservation efforts in partnership with the City of St. Louis.
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The handball courts in Forest Park are well used and well loved – and have been in need of a little TLC for quite a while. We are excited that this popular amenity will be undergoing much needed repairs in the coming weeks.
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In preparing the Boathouse annual beds for spring tulips, Horticulturist Patrick Greenwald employed two new techniques to keep the displays looking great through the winter.
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There may be fewer flowers to see during a Missouri winter, but one kind of flower only comes out when it's cold. If you're in the Park in the early morning hours this winter, you might be lucky enough to see some frost flowers!
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A section of Forest Park Parkway west of Kingshighway Blvd. will be closed for about a year beginning December 5, 2016. Be aware of all road closures, detours and alternate routes through Forest Park!
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