Under the watchful eye of a lone bald eagle perched nearby, St. Louisan Damien Faure cast his pole across the placid Jefferson Lake on Forest Park’s eastern edge. His bobber plopped into the water, and minutes later it started to dance.
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On October 28, we will hose the 19th annual Honeysuckle & Invasive Species Removal Day. If you'd like to be involved in improving the natural areas of Forest Park, we hope you'll join us on October 28!
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As a section of the Park's waterway was prepped for construction, Forest Park Forever Park Ecologist Amy Witt led the implementation of a Wildlife Impact Mitigation & Inventory Plan — part of our efforts to ensure a better Forest Park for all, including the reptiles and amphibians.
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Saucer magnolias bloomed a bit early this year thanks to several weeks of warm weather in late February and early March. With a cold snap expected this weekend, these beautiful blooms may not last much longer.
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There may be fewer flowers to see during a Missouri winter, but one kind of flower only comes out when it's cold. If you're in the Park in the early morning hours this winter, you might be lucky enough to see some frost flowers!
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We welcomed 82 volunteers for the 18th annual Honeysuckle Removal event in Forest Park. Over the course of a single morning, more than 7 acres were cleared of bush honeysuckle and other invasive plant species, greatly improving the overall health of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest.
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Beginning now and continuing into early 2017, Kennedy Forest will be the site of continued strategic improvements and care. During this time, visitor access to Kennedy Forest will be limited or restricted to ensure a safe and productive work site. Trail closure signs have already been placed in some areas.
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