Visit the forest during the right conditions (wet weather) and you can chase waterfalls all day long and even all weekend long if you have more than one day to explore. Many of the waterfalls are easy to get to but some of the hidden gems may take a little bit of hiking. For more […]

St. Louis Arts in February

By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Healthy Planet Arts Editor

Image: Aeroglyphs by Jonathan Gainer, at Bruno David Gallery

Lately, St. Louis Art Museum seems intent on wowing our community with amazing special exhibitions, notably the just-closed Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea. February 6-August 9, Currents 125: Blas Isasi brings the contemporary Peruvian sculptor’s works […]

Attend the Heartland Hypnosis Conference to Learn How Hypnosis Can Help You

By William Mitchell M.Div., BCH, CI

When people find out that I am both a Protestant Minister and a Hypnotist, they want to know what can be done with Hypnosis. Most people immediately think of entertaining hypnosis stage shows. However, Hypnotism is much more than […]

ST. LOUIS, MO — The Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association (EMBA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2026 Beekeeping Workshop & Honey Show Weekend, set to take place February 20–21 at the Holiday Inn SW –  Route 66 in St. Louis.

Now in its 18th year, the event draws beekeeping enthusiasts from across the region for […]

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation

Photo caption: The harbinger of spring is one of very first Missouri wildflowers to hint at the arrival of spring. Photo by Jim Rathert, Missouri Department of Conservation.

There was a time when the dawn was ushered in by the beautiful goddess, Eos. The earliest rays of dawn passed to […]

By Diane K. Wilson

Below is an Rx health resource you should know about and use for personal health due diligence!You should be familiar with dailymed.com (vs drugs.com)

Process:Go to DailyMed. Then type in the drug. Find the Packager/Mfg. CLICK “+VIEW MORE”.Why DAILYMED?DAILYMED is mandatorily updated by registered submission for the National Library of Medicine. It will […]

By Patricia A. Purley, Bless Your Health.info

“Discover Excellence with Vital Health Products” with natural ingredients and a commitment to well-being, and quality guaranteed. At Vital Health Global, we invite you to explore our fabulous collection of top-selling Awaken essentials, featuring energizing blends and must-have favorites loved by our customers. Each product is crafted for quality, […]

This popular annual event will once again offer visitors a splendid chance to see bald eagles in their natural habitat.

Photo: The annual Eagle Days festival returns for 2026 to the Audubon Center at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton. The event takes place Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

As America marks […]

By Jean Ponzi

CRSTL the PhEniX and Me

“Jean, you get involved with this,” my friend Sarah Linquist said.

She was an artist, very cool. And she liked (actually, LOVED, as it turned out)) – me!

I followed her direction, which set me on a Green-focused wordy-artist way. I got involved with St. Louis Community Radio, KDHX. That was […]

By Dr. Gail Cloud

It is very helpful for our souls to take the time to ask ourselves very important questions: what are my goals? The caveats are, what is it that I really want to do? How do I want to engage with others? How do I want to engage with the world? Do I […]

By J.B. Lester

Well, 2026 has gotten off to a rocky start. Flu is spreading across the country. Measles is back. Trump is attacking Venezuela and commandeering their oil. ICE agents are clashing with protesters across the country. There is no vaccine for stupidity, ignorance, and totalitarian behavior. In fact, there are now fewer vaccines for […]

This Valentine’s Day, show your love in a lasting way by giving the gift of self-care. Chocolates and flowers are sweet, but a gift that encourages relaxation and well-being means even more. The opportunity to pause, recharge, and focus on what truly matters is a gesture that keeps on giving. A spa experience is personal, […]

Delicious • Crowd-Friendly • Lighter Choices

1. Baked Veggie Nacho TrayUse whole-grain tortilla chips topped with black beans, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and a sprinkle of cheese. Bake until warm and bubbly.

2. Game-Day Veggie Platter with Flavorful HummusMake it fun with colorful veggies like carrots, peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and sugar snap peas. Offer hummus, […]

Sweet • Loving • Guilt-Free Goodness

1. Chocolate-Dipped FruitUse dark chocolate and dip strawberries, pineapple chunks, or banana slices. Simple, romantic, and antioxidant-rich.

2. Heart-Shaped Fruit KabobsUse cookie cutters to shape watermelon, cantaloupe, or apples into hearts. Kids and adults love them.

3. Yogurt Parfait Dessert CupsLayer Greek yogurt, berries, and a sprinkle of granola or dark chocolate […]

By Tom & Carol Braford

The above titled book demonstrates that cooperation outperforms and outlasts competition every time in business and in Community Building. That is why at Irresistible Community Builders we are following this manual for success in both areas. 

The book relies heavily on the research of evolutionary anthropologist, Robin Dunbar, that we have reported […]

Summer camp registration is now open for ages 5-14.

Horseback riding lessons are open year-round, and our public trail rides, birthday parties, and girl scout partnerships are available between the months of March to November as well!

 Visit our website at krausfarms.com for more information, or you can contact us directly at office@krausfarms.com or (636) 225-9513

By Janet Starr

“Life is like a box of chocolates.” That famous line from the movie, “Forrest Gump” resonates with many. What if you could adopt your own special way through life with a new uplifting perception? Recently I inherited many puzzles. Life can be like a box of puzzle pieces. They come in many images, […]

By Celia Swiston, MICDS Senior and Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Intern

Show-Me Green Schools is pleased to announce the 2026 continuation of the Missouri Green Schools Learning Series, a set of free professional development sessions to support school and district staff on their sustainability journeys. Missouri Green Schools is one of three state-wide recognition programs […]

By Jasmin Acosta, Healthy Planet Staff Writer

Emotions are a powerful and essential part of the human experience, but they can be complex to navigate especially when we are faced with challenges or conflict involving people we care deeply about. In moments of heightened emotion, it is easy to react impulsively, speaking or acting from a […]

Simple Joys in Winter

By Susan Hunt-Bradford

So far, winter in St. Louis has been fairly kind to us. I’m writing this in the middle of January, hoping I haven’t just jinxed things by saying that out loud. A few unexpectedly warm days sprinkled through December and January have been enough to lift my spirits and remind […]

By Steve Davies, Healthy Planet Columnist

So, it’s this time of year when I think I find it hardest to follow the 3 R’s as often as I should, be it taking our trash and recycling bins out to the curb on time, donating clothes or household items to our local used stores or even just […]

By Natalie R.Toney, M.F.A.,C.H., Healthy Planet Food Editor 

February is here, and while the “holiday season” is officially over, there are still plenty of events to make spirits bright in the bleak of mid-winter! The groundhog emerges to forecast our fate, then gathering to cheer on puppies or peoples during the “Big Game”, days of reveling […]

The 46th Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show, presented by James Hardie, returns to America’s Center after a two-year hiatus due to construction at the convention center. The Home & Garden Show gives area consumers a chance to see, learn about and buy the latest home products and services under one roof and get expert […]

Photo: David Fling of Itex

Who ever said cash is king? There’s a community of entrepreneurs out there that says cash is optional. Forget cash, checks and credit cards. Never mind Venmo, Apple Pay and the rest.

Trading is the name of the game when you’re trying to grow a business, they say, just like the trappers, […]

By Jonathan Spencer

Photo: The Capering Roisters (in white) and St. Louis River Rats (in black) perform a Morris dance with musicians accompanying at the Jewel Box in Forest Park on May Day, 2025.

For centuries, English villagers (and now citydwellers) have made time in their busy planting and harvesting schedules to build community, celebrate the seasons, […]

By Dr. Amy Davis, M.D.

Viruses are often described as being neither alive nor dead, which can feel confusing when they clearly have the ability to make us sick. The reason lies not in the virus itself, but in how it interacts with the human body. Outside of a host, viruses are biologically inactive. They do […]