The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO [Pronounced hib-e-co-zo] is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated evening hours throughout the spring and summer.

Presented by PNC, “Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO” explores the wondrous patterns of nature through 21 intricately designed and interactive installations located throughout the Missouri Botanical Garden. The daytime exhibition examines the botanical world through the lens of geometric shape and pattern. “Patterns in Nature: LightForm” amplifies the artwork on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with an illuminated exploration of light and shadow. Full story.

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The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Board of Trustees voted to appoint June McAllister Fowler, retired Senior Vice President for BJC HealthCare, as its new chair on Dec. 11. Ward M. Klein, former Executive Chairman of Edgewell Personal Care Company, and Tina Hrevus, Principal, Managing Partner’s Office at Edward Jones, will serve as vice chairs. 

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A new children’s book published by Missouri Botanical Garden Press explores the Garden alongside a girl who is blind and her seeing-eye dog, using vivid language and imaginative illustrations to connect with young readers. Full story.

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The historic Linnean House is once again open to the public at the Missouri Botanical Garden. 

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Garden Glow, St. Louis' beloved holiday lightshow, returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden for its 13th year with brand new nature-inspired exhibits and interactive features that allow guests to create their own light show. Full story.

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Mongabay Founder Rhett Ayers Butler will receive the Henry Shaw Medal on Wednesday, Oct. 22.   

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Throughout the entire month of October, the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House will be transformed into the BOOterfly House. Unlike other Halloween events, the BOOterfly House doesn’t aim to scare, but educate guests on the bugs often deemed scary. Full story.

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Tree species in the Amazon and Andes are not responding fast enough to keep up with warming temperatures, according to a recently published study by an international team including Missouri Botanical Garden scientists and collaborators. For some species, this could mean shrinking distributions or even extinction. 

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The Missouri Botanical Garden will once again be hosting one of the area’s most beloved fall events next weekend, highlighting over 150 artisans, artists and local businesses at the Best of Missouri Market®. Full story.

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Garden Glow returns for its 13th year in November with a new sponsor – Edward Jones.
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