The General Daniel Bissell House in St. Louis County is now part of the National Park Service's Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, highlighting American history of resistance and quest for freedom.

Wildwood City Council plans to address deer overpopulation through strategic culling, aiming to reduce deer density by 2024 with plans for future culling discussed in upcoming meetings.

St. Charles County Parks offers a range of holiday activities including an eco-friendly holiday lecture, a train display, craft sessions, historical walks, and ice skating with Santa.

Ryan Young caught a state-record 55-pound, 9-ounce black buffalo fish on October 13 at Stockton Lake, breaking the previous Missouri record set in 1989.

The Saint Louis Zoo's elephant, Jade, is expecting her first calf, due around late 2024 or early 2025. Her pregnancy is being monitored with care and enthusiasm.

Knob Noster State Park in Missouri will have a ribbon-cutting for the new Spirit Trail addition on November 7th, marking the completion of a community-connecting project.

The Saint Louis Zoo euthanized Ingozi, a 17-year-old male African lion, due to advanced liver and spinal disease. He was known for his roar and had sired several litters.

The Belleville Christkindlmarkt in Illinois is returning for its 11th year, offering a traditional German Christmas market experience from November 29 to December 23, 2024.

The Saint Louis Zoo announces the birth of Jet, the first Asian elephant calf conceived through artificial insemination, marking a conservation milestone.

Thousand Hills State Park in Missouri received the Urban Night Sky Place certification for its efforts to reduce light pollution and protect the night sky.

Reconstruction of the historic Essen Log Cabin, stolen in pieces in 2015, is now proceeding as Wildwood invites bids from contractors for the cabin's restoration.

St. Charles County is enhancing parks with new features including a playground, vert ramp, and pickleball courts, with more developments like a unique playground and bike trails in the works.

Murphy, a rescued Bald Eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri, died at 33 due to a storm-related injury. His long life and unique behaviors, like incubating a rock, endeared him to many.

Two new bison calves were born in St. Louis County's Lone Elk Park, signaling a healthy herd and conservation success. Visitors are advised to observe from a distance.

The Sensory Trail at Ollie's Fun Forest in City Centre Park will be closed July 16 for tree removal. While the trail is off-limits until late afternoon, the adjacent playground stays open for visitors.

St. Charles County, Missouri invites Bay Area residents to enjoy their parks, offering trails, playgrounds, and water activities for a nature-filled weekend escape.

Missouri Dept. of Conservation highlights the Hairy Rose Mallow, a wildflower providing nectar for butterflies, bees, and insects, with seeds for ducks and quail.

Lake of the Ozarks State Park campground reopens with new campsites and yurts, featuring upgraded amenities, after renovations by Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The Saint Louis Zoo takes in four endangered Mexican spider monkeys seized from smugglers, highlighting the issue of illegal wildlife trade and advocating for the Captive Primate Safety Act.

Sunset Events series resumes at 370 Lakeside Park, featuring "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by an all-black cast and upcoming musical performances, alongside food trucks and beverages, with no outside alcohol or pets allowed.

Shrewsbury's Parks and Recreation Department released their Winter 2025/Spring 2026 Program Guide, filled with activities for all ages and skill levels.

Florissant community planted 38 trees in Koch Park, with species like redbuds and oaks, in a sustainability effort supported by Forest ReLeaf of Missouri.

St. Louis offers free firewood to residents from park tree removals, available at select locations on a first-come basis while supplies last, until March 2026.

St. Ferdinand Pond has been restocked with various fish species, enhancing the local ecosystem and recreational fishing opportunities. The city advises anglers to follow conservation rules.

Lockwood Park in Webster Groves offers a serene setting for visitors with its prairie garden, pine forest, and interactive trail with musical instruments. It also features a playground and convenient parking.

Lockwood Park in Webster Groves offers serenity with its diverse natural habitats, interactive features, and communal playground, encouraging visitors to enjoy and share their experiences.

The Saint Louis Zoo's historic Bird House is closing for renovations until 2026, requiring relocation of the birds and including updates such as a new roof and HVAC system. The project is budgeted at $6.2 million.

St. Charles event to address plastic pollution, with environmental advocate Emily Young leading a presentation hosted by the Greenway Network at the Bike Stop Cafe.

Lorraine Davis Park in Webster Groves features sustainable elements and honors a local educator. It includes a bioretention pond, native plantings, and serves as a natural stormwater management area.

The City of St. Peters Health Department highlights the ecological contributions of squirrels on Squirrel Appreciation Day, emphasizing their role in seed dispersal, soil aeration, and the food chain.

The Saint Louis Zoo's Animals Aglow returns March 13–May 17 with 60 new lanterns, nightly cultural acts and two sensory‑friendly nights.

Fairview Heights is moving ahead on a $14M parks push: a 13,500-sq-ft Field House next to The Rec and a full overhaul of 95-acre Pleasant Ridge Park. Officials say the work adds courts, restrooms and event space without a city property-tax increase.

Forest Park has launched a five-year effort to plant roughly 6,000 trees after the May 16 tornado, with crews and volunteers already putting hundreds of saplings into the ground.

Webster Groves plans to develop a performance park with amenities like a pavilion and restrooms, aiming to support a variety of community events and activities.

City documents show Forest Park’s Jewel Box needs about $5 million in glass and frame repairs, and officials warn event bookings could be halted.

Florissant voters approved a charter amendment Tuesday that requires voter approval for sales or swaps of city parkland, a response to a disputed Koch Park land swap.

East St. Louis unveiled plans to explore folding Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park and nearby riverfront parcels into an expanded Gateway Arch park, launching studies and cleanup work.

The Saint Louis Zoo opens a Sloth Atrium inside the Primate House tomorrow, offering up‑close views of Hoffman’s two‑toed sloths in a leafy, open‑air space.

Forest Park topped USA TODAY's 10Best readers' poll as it marks 150 years, capping a streak of national recognition for the 1,300‑acre park.

Volunteers planted about 350 trees at O'Fallon Park last week, but the park still shows tornado damage in the form of stumps and clearings.

A 965‑acre parcel adjacent to White Rock Nature Preserve was purchased and will transfer to Clifftop, expanding protected bluff habitat and linking to Salt Lick Point.

The Saint Louis Zoo launched a $170 million campaign on May 14 to fund a north‑county safari park, a new family attraction and a stronger endowment. More than $152 million has already been pledged.

A botched soil reuse from the Market at Olive has left Ruth Park's driving range closed while University City officials evaluate fixes.

A juvenile bear moved through Union Friday night. Police and conservation officials urged residents to secure trash and avoid the animal while they monitor reports.

St. Charles County closed the new Kinetic Park splash pad after parents reported several children slipped on a reportedly slick blue surface; the county will reassess.