Earth Day Festival
The annual festival in Forest Park is the largest Earth Day celebration in the area. There's a full day of local music, live performances, workshops and eco-art activities for the kids. Admission to the festival is free.
April 22, 2012
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Muny Grounds, Forest Park
Party for the Planet
Visitors can celebrate Earth Day at the St. Louis Zoo with a Party for the Planet. There will be keeper chats about various animals including monkeys, tigers and elephants. Visitors can compete in a Recycle Race and learn about green transportation from train conductors. There's also live music from the Bob Case Band. Admission to the St. Louis Zoo is free.
April 22, 2012
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. Louis Zoo
Pedal for the Planet
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with a bike ride through beautiful Forest Park. The Missouri History Museum is hosting the Pedal for the Planet. Riders will meet at the museum's front lawn, then enjoy a six mile ride exploring some of the natural ecosystems and other sites in Forest Park. The event is free.
April 22, 2012
9 a.m.
Missouri History Museum
Buggin' Out for Earth Day
The Butterfly House in Faust Park is offering a kid-friendly celebration called Buggin' Out for Earth Day. Children can make decorations from old magazines, turn juice boxes into boats and make decorative medallions from old coffee grounds. Admission to the Butterfly House is is $6 for adults and $4 for children.
April 21, 2012
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Butterfly House
Botanical Garden Celebration
The Missouri Botanical Garden is celebrating Earth Day with special exhibits and green events at the Ridgway Visitor Center. Various groups including the Endangered Wolf Center, St. Louis Audubon Society, World Bird Sanctuary and others will be on hand to share information about conservation and protecting the planet. Admission to the Botanical Garden is $8 for adults and $4 for residents in St. Louis City and County. City and County residents get in free on Saturdays before noon.
April 28, 2012
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Garden
