Introduction Forest Park, St. Louis’s 1,300-acre urban gem, remains a cornerstone of community life, drawing over 15.5 million visitors annually and earning the #3 spot among U.S. city parks in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Variety Wonderland Playground, a fully accessible play space near the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and … Read more
Introduction The Great Forest Park Balloon Race (GFPBR), a beloved St. Louis tradition since 1973, returns to Emerson Central Fields in Forest Park on Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20, 2025. As one of the longest-running hot air balloon races in the United States and the only one held in a major metropolitan city, … Read more
Introduction For nearly 150 years, Forest Park in St. Louis has been a cherished urban oasis, weaving together generations of families, immigrants, students, and visitors in a tapestry of shared memories and community pride. Spanning 1,300 acres, the park has hosted historic events like the 1904 World’s Fair and continues to thrive as a recreational … Read more
Introduction As the crisp air of autumn settles over St. Louis, Forest Park transforms into a vibrant tapestry of fall colors, cultural events, and recreational opportunities, making it an ideal destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and wellness seekers. In 2024, Forest Park, a 1,300-acre urban oasis, continued to shine as one of America’s premier city … Read more
Introduction In a significant accolade for St. Louis, the Variety Wonderland Playground in Forest Park was ranked #4 among the best public playgrounds in the United States in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, announced on April 16, 2025. This half-acre, fully accessible playground, located just outside the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor … Read more
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), effective from June 2023 and set to be enforced from December 2025, aims to ensure that products entering the EU market—such as soy, beef, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, rubber, and wood—are not linked to deforestation after December 31, 2020, regardless of whether the deforestation is legal or illegal in … Read more
Progress on Bipartisan Policy to Tackle Global Deforestation: The FOREST Act and Its Role in Supporting Brazil’s Zero Deforestation Goals Introduction Global deforestation, driven primarily by agricultural expansion for commodities like cattle, soy, palm oil, and cocoa, is a critical driver of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human rights abuses. The United States, as one … Read more
Forestry Internships: Launching Your Career in Forest Conservation and Management Forestry internships are a gateway to a rewarding career in one of the most vital and dynamic fields of environmental science. As global demand for sustainable forest management, conservation, and climate resilience grows, internships offer students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on … Read more
Forestry Internships: Launching Your Career in Forest Conservation and Management Forestry internships are a gateway to a rewarding career in one of the most vital and dynamic fields of environmental science. As global demand for sustainable forest management, conservation, and climate resilience grows, internships offer students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on … Read more
Winter Tree Care: Protecting Your Trees Through the Cold Season Winter can be a challenging time for trees, as freezing temperatures, heavy snow, ice, and drying winds threaten their health and structural integrity. Proper winter tree care is essential to ensure trees emerge in spring vibrant and ready to thrive. While trees enter a dormant … Read more