This Labor Day Weekend, the Missouri Botanical Garden is hosting one of the largest and longest-running celebrations of Japanese culture in the country. The annual Japanese Festival features local and international performers, authentic cuisine, unique merchandise, hands-on classes, demonstrations and more.  

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Jingle in July takes place during the Garden’s Thursday evening hours and will feature appearances from some Garden Glow favorites, live music performed by the Soulard Island Dudes, special crafts, holiday-themed drinks and more. Full story.

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The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is hosting educational opportunities for children all summer long, offering hands-on learning to keep young minds active and engaged during summer break and fostering an appreciation for insects and conservation. Full story.

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On Saturday, June 7, visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden can explore local, sustainable businesses and discover new, eco-friendly home solutions while enjoying live music and outdoor activities at the 24th annual Green Living Festival.
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A rare Amorphophallus titanum plant is expected to bloom soon at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Corpse flower Lucy is the Garden's 18th corpse flower bloom.

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Shaw Nature Reserve will be hosting a series of free, outdoor concerts this summer to celebrate its centennial year.

After being on hiatus since 2019, the Wildflower Concert Series makes its return to the Nature Reserve this summer, offering three nights of performances by local artists surrounded by Missouri’s beautiful outdoors. Full story.

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A new interdisciplinary exhibition at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden explores the botanical, cultural, and olfactive history of the spectrum of scents created by plants – from floral to stinky.   

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Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden returns May 3 and 4 for an immersive weekend celebrating the rich history and culture of St. Louis' Chinese-American community with new musical and acrobatic performances by artists from China. Full story.

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The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is getting some national recognition, and the St. Louis community can do its part to highlight this beloved, local treasure. Full story.

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The Missouri Botanical Garden is giving visitors the rare chance to view its extensive orchid collection, while highlighting how Shaw Nature Reserve saved this beloved collection a century ago. Full story.

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