Each month, hear directly from Tower Grove Park Rangers as they share practical tips to keep the park safe, healthy, and welcoming for everyone.
Each installment highlights a seasonal tip, from protecting garden beds and wildlife to navigating the Park safely and respectfully year-round.
Read MoreTower Grove Park Celebrates Major Project Milestones with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on July 16, 2026. Tower Grove Park announces the completion of the Event Support Building with the Park's Beer Garden, the Director's Croquet Garden, and the restoration of four pavilions.
Read MoreOn June 4, we hosted an engaging look at Frémont’s Hundred Days, the brief but consequential period when General John C. Frémont led Union forces in Missouri. The presentation was led by Gregory Wolk and highlighted Frémont’s major decisions, the controversies that followed, and the lasting impact this moment had on the state’s Civil War story.
Read MoreHowdy, park-goers! It's time for our July 2026 Tree of the Month. This month we're highlighting one of Missouri's mightiest native trees: the Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata).
Shagbark hickory gets its common name from the long, shaggy strips of bark that peel away from the trunk as the tree matures, creating one of the most distinctive silhouettes in the forest.
Read MoreEach month, hear directly from Tower Grove Park Rangers as they share practical tips to keep the park safe, healthy, and welcoming for everyone.
Each installment highlights a seasonal tip, from protecting garden beds and wildlife to navigating the Park safely and respectfully year-round.
Read MoreHave you seen me in the Park?
Hi, I’m Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora)!
I’m a deciduous shrub that thrives in shady spots and puts on one of the Park’s best summer flower displays. My tall, bottlebrush-like clusters of white flowers are accented with red anthers and soft pink filaments, giving me my distinctive look. I love growing in part to full shade with evenly moist, well-drained soil.
Can you spot me in Tower Grove Park?
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Hi, I’m Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)! 🦋🌼
With my bright clusters of orange flowers, I put on quite a show throughout the summer. You’ll often find me growing in sunny prairies, meadows, and open landscapes where I can thrive in well-drained soils. My vibrant blooms don't just catch the eye—they're a favorite nectar source for many pollinators. Can you spot me in Tower Grove Park?
Read MoreEach month, hear directly from Tower Grove Park Rangers as they share practical tips to keep the park safe, healthy, and welcoming for everyone.
Each installment highlights a seasonal tip, from protecting garden beds and wildlife to navigating the Park safely and respectfully year-round.
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