St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 28) ST. LOUIS’ friendly environment E very day is Earth Day in St. Louis, where exceptional environmental tourism sites are open to enhance both your visit and your life. for kids to grow an appreciation for nature, and a tropical rain forest expedition awaits in the giant, domed Climatron greenhouse. The Garden’s delectable Sassafras Café is the first “Certified Green Restaurant” in the state of Missouri. Shaw Nature Reserve KEVIN WOLF,COURTESY MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN The Butterfly House World Bird Sanctuary The Missouri Botanical Garden celebrates “being green for 150 years” during 2009. The nation’s oldest public garden is abloom with examples of how to “green” your own backyard. The playful Children’s Garden A Missouri Adventure is a fun place 28 The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide The Garden cultivates its mission to promote sustainability at three additional sites: The Butterfly House in Faust Park, Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit and the EarthWays Center in the heart of the city. The EarthWays display home demonstrates practical ways the average family can save energy, recycle and incorporate green landscaping practices at their home. Fields of wildflowers and tall-grass prairies at Shaw Nature Reserve showcase native plants that conserve water and create habitats for birds, bees and butterflies. Scores of gorgeous butterflies flutter about as visitors stroll the conservatory paths at the Butterfly House and learn of this delicate creature’s powerful impact on our environment. Boredom is extinct at St. Louis animal conservation attractions and events. The Saint Louis Zoo is a world leader in dew w w. e x p l o r e s t l o u i s . c o m COURTESY OF WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY MARK DEERING http://www.explorestlouis.com
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