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March is Honeysuckle Sweep Month! Join us in hacking honeysuckle at many volunteer events throughout the region to restore biodiversity to our beloved parks and green spaces. Organizations throughout the St. Louis region host volunteer workdays throughout the months of March and November to spotlight the harmful impact of bush honeysuckle on our region. Bush honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) DEGRADES AND DESTROYS our beautiful woodlands, neighborhoods, backyards, trails, and stream banks into impenetrable thickets lacking ecological, economic, or recreational value. Clearing invasive bush honeysuckle from the forest floor creates the opportunity for native plants to return to the area and thrive! Find an event near you and volunteer at mobot.org/honeysucklesweep

CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WITH CONSERVATION QUEENS! Our staff member Allison Joyce will be there to represent Missouri Botanical Garden! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gPmUNxdC #womenshistorymonth

Interested in Bugs? Curious about DNA? Come join us at the Missouri Botanical Garden for a day of citizen science at the Bug Lab. This is a rare gem: a one-of-a-kind authentic research opportunity for community members of all ages interested in biology, insects, DNA, or simply science! No experience necessary, just bring along some inquisitiveness and open mind. 😊 Experience a fun, fantastical deep dive into identifying insects of Missouri! This is real science where anyone with curiosity is welcomed to explore the world of Bug DNA, side-by-side with a team of experts in ecology, entomology, ethnobotany, and genetics! Your participation will contribute to a national research project, and open doors to future events! Alongside expert mentors, you’ll adopt a bug, observe its anatomy, purify your bug’s DNA, run a laboratory experiment, and send your results to the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, which will DNA sequence your bug and enter it into their national database.   The Citizen DNA Barcoding Network Spring 2025 Bug Lab -Saturday March 8th, 9AM-2PM -includes a free lunch on us -recommend participants ages 12+ -Children must be accompanied by an adult. For those loving the Bug Lab experience, you can reconnect with us via our follow-up Bug Zoom on March 22nd 10AM-12PM to hear about your bug’s DNA, and compare it to other insects using fun, interactive online tools guided by the experts. Learn what DNA can tell us and biodiversity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5mEBVnP

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💛🐥FALL IN LOVE WITH CHICKENS🐥💛 Join us for Chicken Tending 101 happening on March 12 Chicken Tending 101 covers proper techniques in husbandry, health and welfare, nutrition, and physical measures to protect your flock. We also discuss the sustainability aspect—which includes "spent" hens, composting, pest control, gardening, etc. You will learn how chickens become loving members of the family, and leave with a solid foundation to help care for your feathered friends. Our overall goal is to ensure a positive experience for both you AND the chickens. Instructor Erica Camp is ready to inspire you! https://lnkd.in/dupD8p2p

⭐ CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS ⭐   Join us for our Career Summit for high school juniors and seniors in the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center!   🌱 MOBOT Career Summit | March 31 from 9 a.m.–Noon   📍 Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center   The MOBOT Career Summit is a one-day event for high school juniors and seniors designed to introduce students to career pathways such as IT, HR, science & conservation, education, sustainability, and more!   The summit will feature: ❇ Formal presentations ❇ Hands-on activities ❇ Conversations with Garden professionals across various departments   Transportation to this event is eligible for reimbursement.   This event is free to all student attendees.   Interested in learning more? Reach out to our Manager of School Programs and Partnerships at mmagoc@mobot.org. 📸 Nathan Kwarta, MOBOT staff  #MOBOTGarden

Tag someone between the ages of 16-20 WHO WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS SPRING!!! Outdoor Youth Corps is seeking applicants for our Alternative Spring Break program! This program will focus on our community engagement pillar to empower youth through hands-on learning experiences that will build valuable skills and strengthen community ties. This PAID program will provide participants with experiences to meet like-minded youth and gain knowledge about green career pathways. Themes for this week include but are not limited to; Community Health Network, Farming To Table, Community Engagement, and Canvasing #alternativespringbreak

Join us at the Midwest Climate Summit happening in Madison, Wisconsin this year! The Midwest Climate Summit is a three-day gathering of climate leaders, researchers, and professionals focused on expanding knowledge, accelerating climate action, and catalyzing new partnerships for an equitable Midwestern response to the climate crisis. Early Bird registration is OPEN and ends on March 7th! Register soon and book your lodging to take advantage of the Summit room blocks. https://lnkd.in/gQH4DcbQ

"This was an opportunity of a lifetime for something this big and something that had such meaning behind it." The Missouri Botanical Garden's restaurant, Sassafrass, is comprised of biophilic designs that place us right back in nature even when we're indoors. https://lnkd.in/geg8p57f

We are celebrating our 25th anniversary as a hub for educating and connecting people to practical sustainable solutions where they live, learn, work, and play! Stay tuned for further details on events and activities for these major milestone celebrations! In the meantime, are you seeking some sustainability advice in the new year? Whatever your question, the Garden’s sustainable-living experts are at your service! We can help you find Green products and services, provide presentations, evaluate Green claims and plan your Green home or lifestyle project.