About Us
The Green Center is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1997 for the primary purpose of providing a natural laboratory and cultural gathering place for members of the St. Louis community and surrounding region.
Believing that the best organizations unite members of the community in collaborative, cooperative efforts, our volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of St. Louis area leaders, governs The Green Center. The Board sets the policy of the Center, which is implemented by staff members.
We emphasize the arts by hosting nature-related art exhibits which are open and free to the public throughout the year when an exhibit is on display at our galleries located at 8025 Blackberry Ave. in University City, Missouri. Throughout all of our restoration work and art exhibits, education connects all the work we do. Throughout the school year, we offer after school programs for young & burgeoning nature-lovers, partner with University City School District to provide hands-on experiences in nature to middle schoolers, and regularly hold informative speaker series for adults. During the summer, our camps and summer-experiences are some of the best offered.
Our programs are provided in conjunction with our ongoing efforts to restore native Missouri habitat. Our Prairie, Wetland, and Ruth Park and Kaufman Park Woods are thriving ecosystems that provide much needed habitat for indigenous and migrating species and outdoor classrooms where children and adults can explore the Missouri landscape as it existed prior to westward expansion.
We are increasing our efforts to propagate native Missouri plants for re-introduction into our Prairie, Wetland, and Woods.
Most of Our Efforts Could Not Be Implemented Without Our Volunteers
Over 50% of our programs are managed by our volunteers. Their efforts and dedication make our existence possible!
Believing that the best organizations unite members of the community in collaborative, cooperative efforts, our volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of St. Louis area leaders, governs The Green Center. The Board sets the policy of the Center, which is implemented by staff members.
We emphasize the arts by hosting nature-related art exhibits which are open and free to the public throughout the year when an exhibit is on display at our galleries located at 8025 Blackberry Ave. in University City, Missouri. Throughout all of our restoration work and art exhibits, education connects all the work we do. Throughout the school year, we offer after school programs for young & burgeoning nature-lovers, partner with University City School District to provide hands-on experiences in nature to middle schoolers, and regularly hold informative speaker series for adults. During the summer, our camps and summer-experiences are some of the best offered.
Our programs are provided in conjunction with our ongoing efforts to restore native Missouri habitat. Our Prairie, Wetland, and Ruth Park and Kaufman Park Woods are thriving ecosystems that provide much needed habitat for indigenous and migrating species and outdoor classrooms where children and adults can explore the Missouri landscape as it existed prior to westward expansion.
We are increasing our efforts to propagate native Missouri plants for re-introduction into our Prairie, Wetland, and Woods.
Most of Our Efforts Could Not Be Implemented Without Our Volunteers
Over 50% of our programs are managed by our volunteers. Their efforts and dedication make our existence possible!