Urban Pollinator Garden Tour in South Saint Louis City
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Sat, May 2, 2026; 10:00 AM
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Urban Pollinator Garden Tour in South Saint Louis City
Join Laurie, Missouri Master Naturalist, and Myles of Alley Asters for an educational walking tour of pocket-sized native gardens tucked into the alleyways of the Tower Grove neighborhood. St. Louis alleys are full of hidden treasures but Myles and his partner, Rachel, also saw an opportunity. Together they started Alley Asters, a volunteer-run gardening group dedicated to planting native species into tiny spaces in neighborhood alleyways. During the tour, well visit several garden sites they've created in the Tower Grove area. We'll begin at the Stupp Center, walk a few blocks south along South Grand. We'll head into Tower Grove South to explore some of the alley garden plots before ending at the Nee Kee Nee stream in Tower Grove Park. The walk will take approximately two hours. On the tour, you'll learn:-Alley Asters's mission and progress toward beautifying the alleys with native perennial plants -Why alleys are the perfect place to start a pollinator garden - Benefits of native gardens, no matter how small, to people, plants, and pollinators - How to start your own native or pollinator garden.
Stupp Center, Tower Grove Park
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Laurie Sax
lauriesax@icloud.com
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Organized By: Eastern Missouri Group
Location: Stupp Center, Tower Grove Park
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Event Organizers:
Laurie Sax
lauriesax@icloud.com
Date/Time
Saturday, May 2, 2026. Meet at 10:00 AM. Hike starts promptly at 10:15
Meeting Place
Stupp Center in Tower Grove Park, 3616 Southeast Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110
Description of Outing
Join Laurie, Missouri Master Naturalist, and Myles of Alley Asters for an educational walking tour of pocket-sized native gardens tucked into the alleyways of the Tower Grove neighborhood.
St. Louis alleys are full of hidden treasures—but Myles and his partner, Rachel, also saw an opportunity. Together they started Alley Asters, a volunteer-run gardening group dedicated to planting native species into tiny spaces in neighborhood alleyways.
During the tour, we’ll visit several garden sites they’ve created in the Tower Grove area. We’ll begin at the Stupp Center, walk a few blocks south along South Grand. We’ll head into Tower Grove South to explore some of the alley garden plots before ending at the Nee Kee Nee stream in Tower Grove Park.
The walk will take approximately two hours.
On the tour, you’ll learn:
- Alley Asters’s mission and progress toward beautifying the alleys with native perennial plants
- Why alleys are the perfect place to start a pollinator garden
- Benefits of native gardens, no matter how small, to people, plants, and pollinators
- How to start your own native or pollinator garden
Directions to Trailhead and Parking Details
Meet at the Stupp Center in Tower Grove Park. Plenty of free parking is available within and around the park.
Difficulty
Easy. 2 mile loop. We will encounter uneven sidewalks.
Recommended Gear List
Bring your own water and snacks if desired. We will walk rain or shine.
Other Details
Leader will be driving a red Honda Fit.
There is no bathroom access on this tour.
Group size is limited to 10. All participants must sign a waiver.
One dollar per person Sierra Club donation is requested. Cash, Venmo and Paypal accepted.
Guns are prohibited. Pets are not allowed.
If you have any questions, ask Laurie.
Level: Easy