The Muny (originally the Municipal Theatre) is a historic landmark nestled in St. Louis’s famed Forest Park. More than five generations of St. Louis audiences have enjoyed Muny theatre productions. In 1939 the pergolas were modernized with stone columns and designed to shelter 15,000 people in case of rain. Located in Forest Park, a natural setting with high quality green …
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 …
Since 2008, the Foundation has consistently supported on-the-ground operations at Dunn Ranch. This included bison fencing, the purchase of a combine and grassland restoration related expenses. With Dunn Ranch the Nature Conservancy protects endangered native tallgrass prairie. Biodiversity is strengthened with prairie plantings, regular prescribed burns and invasive species management. In 2011, bison were reintroduced onto the prairie. Their daily activities naturally …
The Campbell House Museum has served the greater St. Louis area as one of America’s premier historic property museums. The Museum enlivens the history of St. Louis and Westward expansion through the story of the Campbell family and their home. Built in 1851, the first house in the elegant Lucas Place neighborhood, the Campbell house was the home of renowned …
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 …
Condition assessments were completed for both north St. Louis water towers. This increased public awareness of the importance of these historic structures and their repair needs. Documents were presented to City agencies in 2019 in an effort to secure public funds for the preservation of these irreplaceable components of St. Louis’ architectural heritage. See grant report – google drive. check file Bissell …
On an ongoing basis, the Robert J. Trulaske Foundation contributes funding to a conservation fund supporting land acquisitions in the lower Meramec River. One example is the purchase of a 15-acre forested woodland property in the City of Sunset Hills in partnership with the Open Space Council.Land acquisitions which protect biodiversity and limit development are a deterrent to pollution and …
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this historic property in the Soulard neighborhood of South St. Louis has been restored and redeveloped in order to house the Landmark’s Association, an organization with a mission to preserve, enhance, and promote the architectural heritage of St. Louis.The property includes a rare stone masonry home which was likely built by an …
The restoration of Kiefer Creek in Castlewood State Park is designed to improved stream health and address erosion issues. The Foundation chose to support this project partly due to its location in the Meramec River watershed, at a park accessible to and favored by the Public. Improvements were made on the streambank in order to create a gradual slope. Soon after …