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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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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