Our Foundation supported the Bell Demonstration Garden with funding for Prairie Kits, structures for pollinators, Hawk platforms, a bed of native plantings, and educational signage. Participants in workshops funded by the grant received mason bee houses and herb plants for their gardens. Bell Demonstration Garden serves as a community resource for urban gardeners. The property productively utilizes 22 vacant lots …
The Foundation has supported the beautification of public green spaces with native plants. One particular grant covered plant materials, gardening tools, a hauling vehicle and a trailer. This grant was for Brightside St. Louis, an organization that serves as a resource to community groups interested in improving public green spaces in St. Louis City. neighborhood improvement projecttree planting projectall photos by …
Neglected vacant lots in North City’s Wells Goodfellow neighborhood were converted into green space in order to improve access to nature with walking paths and ecologically significant habitat. The goals of the project ranged from increased stormwater absorption to increased community pride. One outcome of this project has been a significant reduction of illegal dumping at this location.Native grasses were …