Connecting people with Nature & Art since 1997

Thankfully through the help of U. City, we had the wonderful folks from American Boiler install a brand new, up to date boiler last week. So we are warm and reopen! We hope to see you soon here at the Green Home for the Leaf Bugs exhibit or in Maplewood this week for Zee Bee Market's Giving Back Days!

Upcoming Programs & Events

Head over to Maplewood Tuesday, February 10 - 13 and visit us at the marvelous fair trade shop Zee Bee Market - just in time for all your Valentine's needs! During those 4 days, Zee Bee will generously donate 15% of their proceeds to The Green Center.  With an extra special day Sip 'n' Shop event from 4-7:30PM on Thursday, Feb 12! Details here.
LIVE Music in our Beautiful Space! ​
​TGC can't wait to welcome Ethan Leinwand & Valerie Kirchhoff to our galleries on Monday, February 23 as part of our Acoustic Music Series. And, as a special treat, The Bottlesnakes, Nick Pence & Ethan Leinwand, will be opening. Included in each ticket is access to our "Help Yourself" drink station and access to the "Leaf Bugs" exhibit. Tickets & details here.
Author Maxine Stone will be joining us on Tuesday, March 3 for our Pathways Through Nature Speaker Series with her talk "Missouri's Wild Mushrooms: But Are They Edible?" Learn more about our local mushrooms as we head into the Spring season! 
Find out more information and register here.
Registration is now open for our after school Nature Play: Winter Series!  These classes are the perfect way to get your child curious about nature--even in the winter months! Find out more information here. 
Summer Camp Registration is now OPEN!  Sign up your child early to grab a spot in one of these outdoor STEAM programs! 
Find out more information and register here.

On Display Now

"Leaf Bugs" by Ansleigh Schmid. This delightful and surprising exhibit is a stunning ode to the beautiful details of bugs, real and imaged, tiny to large - all created using real pressed plant parts.  Don't miss this marvelous exhibit! Visit before February 24 when it crawls away...

Thank you for an amazing 2025!

We honestly can't thank you all enough for helping to make our 2025 such a fantastic one. From thoughtful discussions with remarkable people in our Speaker Series to a summer filled with learning through nature to celebrating with everyone around the (dancing) fire and oh so much more - 2025 was chockful of rich experiences connecting with our community. We can't wait to do even more with your help in 2026!

About Us:

Founded in 1997, The Green Center (8025 Blackberry Ave) is a natural oasis in the heart of the St. Louis metropolitan region. Located in a corner of Kaufman Park in University City, TGC is headquartered in a beautiful and welcoming home built in 1932.
Generous supporters like YOU enable us to provide engaging outdoor education programs to children and adults and help restore native habitats in our local communities. We serve over 1000 students each year! Please consider donating today!

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