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The Demonstration Garden Turns 10!
What a Difference 10 Years Makes! From a vacant lot to a vibrant landmark, the Brightside Demonstration Garden has grown beyond our wildest dreams! Just a decade ago, 20 U.S. Marines built the Demo Garden essentially in one week. We especially thank those who helped plan and sponsor the development. You can read about the […]
Have you visited the Brightside Demonstration Garden recently?
Have you visited the Brightside Demonstration Garden recently? It’s full of blooms and greenery everywhere! We want to thank all of the volunteers and Master Gardeners who have spent time in the garden pulling weeds and cutting back old growth now that the warmer weather is here. Join us sometime! Stop by and check out a number of […]
Spring 2021 Photo Contest
Spring 2021 Photo Contest Let’s celebrate the beauty all around us with a fun photo contest! All photo submissions will be entered in the contest. The top FOUR entries the best of spring (e.g. flowers in bloom, neighbors cleaning up) will win a fabulous Brightside prize! How to enter: We ask that you only submit […]
Blitzin’ & Bloomin’
Blitzin’ & Bloomin’ Now is the perfect time to organize a neighborhood cleanup and Brightside is here to help! Through our Blitz program, neighbors can request trash bags and borrow needed tools such as brooms, shovels, rakes, litter grabbers and recycling carts for cleaning up alleys, streets and vacant lots in their neighborhood. Simply request […]
Generosity Unleashed – Thank you!
Generosity Unleashed – Thank you! The Power of KindnessBrightside thanks each and every one of you who gave on #GivingTuesday! Thanks to your generosity, over $5,000 was donated to support Brightside’s cleaning and beautification programs!! Across the world, people donated time, belongings and money to support their favorite charities. Thank you for choosing Brightside! There’s […]
Neighbors Naturescaping 2020 Edition
Neighbors Naturescaping 2020 Edition During these challenging times, we all need hope for a brighter future. Brightside can help! Beautiful flowers and trees can make a difference for you and your neighbors. Brightside invites city neighborhood organizations, non-profits and institutions to work together to beautify a public space with Missouri native plants. For the past […]
Goodbye Litter Photo Contest!
Goodbye Litter Photo Contest! Help keep St. Louis clean and beautiful by picking up litter in your neighborhood! We want to see you in action saying, “Goodbye Litter!” Now through May 30th, share a picture of you picking up litter found in your yard, street, alley or neighborhood. All photo submissions will be entered into […]
Wow! An Amazing #GiveSTLDay
Wow! An Amazing #GiveSTLDay Thanks to you, Brightside raised over $12,000 on #GiveSTLDay! The final amount may even be more once bonuses from your Power Hour donations kick in. A special thanks to John Sweet and the William A. Kerr Foundation for matching every dollar donated up to $5,000 yesterday! With your support, we met that match and more! Amazing! St. […]