Olivette will accept campaign yard signs following the November 3rd election. Only sticker-free, corrugated plastic signs and metal posts are accepted. These items cannot be recycled in curbside collection.
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Separate signs from metal posts & put them in the labeled containers at Five Oaks on Warson from November 3rd - 9th

Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight

Mark H.X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park since December 2005. Mark’s engaging and entertaining talk will cover how he found these owls, basic facts about the species, and uses many of his photos and videos to illustrate the amazing behaviors of these beautiful birds.

Wednesday, November 11, 7:00 - 8:30pm / Free!
Sponsored by Olivette in Bloom and Olivette Sustainability Advocates

Holiday Porch Pots

Create your own Holiday Porch Pot or Swag in this popular hands-on workshop! Now in its third year, this festive class provides natural materials collected by Olivette’s Horticulturist, including evergreens, branches, berries, pinecones, and more. Bring your own pot, vessel, or bowl, along with scissors/clippers, and add your own personal touches with ribbons, lights, dried flowers, or plants.

Schedule: Friday / November 13 / 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: Gen: $20
Sponsored by Olivette in Bloom

Holiday Light Recycling

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Drop off your old or broken Holiday Lights at Five Oaks on Warson from Sunday, November 15th to Friday, January 15th. These cannot be placed in regular curbside recycling. 

Rain Garden Basics

Many of us have heard about water gardens (aka ponds), but what are rain gardens? Sue Leahy, from Wild Ones, will start with the basics of what a rain garden is, what the benefits are, and how to get started. With the details presented about placement, planning the garden, simple construction and maintenance, you’ll have all the info you need to create your own rain garden.
Photos will highlight favorite native rain garden plants. Sue has two rain gardens, both of them do-it-yourself projects, and she’ll share her experiences, including some plants to use carefully or perhaps not at all! Come learn about this environmentally friendly way to manage your stormwater and create beautiful wildlife habitat.

Schedule: Wednesday / February 10 / 7:00-8:00pm
Cost: Free!
Sponsored by Olivette in Bloom and Olivette Sustainability Advocates

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