Guided Forest Bathing
Tuesday, May 14; 10 a.m.–noon
Immerse yourself in the restorative embrace of the Missouri Botanical Garden during a guided forest bathing and nature journey with Jess Thenhaus, ANFT Certified Forest and Nature Therapy Guide. Disconnect from the digital world and engage with the living tapestry of the Garden. Delve into Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese art of forest bathing, and indulge in a sensory exploration amidst the flora.
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Green Burial—A Better Way
Wednesday, May 15; 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Curious about green burial but don’t know what or who to ask? Join Gracie Griffin of St. Louis’s historic Bellefontaine Cemetery as she provides a closer look at green burial practices, dispels myths, and explores some fascinating options available throughout the world. Learn the range of "green" funeral and cemetery options available today, like “becoming a tree,” what one can expect when choosing a green service and the environmental benefits of green burial as compared to cremation and traditional burial.
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Top Ten Natives
Thursday, May 16; 1–3 p.m.
Do you see native plants for sale at nurseries but are not sure which ones to choose or how to combine them in your existing garden? Join us as we take a look at the top 10 native plants, shrubs, and trees for the St. Louis area and learn how to incorporate them into your landscape.
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