Warm up the winter at the only tropical forest in St. Louis: the Climatron at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Join Living Earth Collaborative and WashU’s Center for the Environment at the Missouri Botanical Garden for Tropical Forest February, a celebration of the lush biodiversity housed right here in St. Louis. The event will kick off with an talk by Dr. Mónica Carlsen, who will introduce you to the vibrant world of the only tropical forest in St. Louis—the Climatron. Did you know the Climatron is the world’s first air-conditioned greenhouse, built in the form of a geodesic dome?
Following the talk, immerse yourself in the Climatron’s rich array of tropical plants and habitats. The Saint Louis Zoo will have tropical forest biofacts to share, offering a hands-on experience! During your Climatron visit, experts from the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Saint Louis Zoo will answer questions and share their knowledge and expertise about the unique animals and plants that make their home in this vibrant ecosystem.
Whether you’re a curious adventurer, a passionate student, or simply seeking a slice of the tropics in the heart of winter, this event promises to be a morning of discovery, education, and fun for all ages.
This event is free and open to the public and is part of
WashU’s Center for the Environment’s Environmental Research and Creativity Week.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Event Agenda
9:00 am Check in at Bayer Event Center
9:30 am Climatron Talk by Dr. Mónica Carlsen
9:50 am Self-guided Climatron Tours
10:45 am Event Concludes
Hosted By
This event is supported by WashU’s Center for the Environment.
Please be advised that by entering this event site you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify one of the event photographers or videographers.
People of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend all events hosted by the Living Earth Collaborative. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Living Earth Collaborative at least 14 business days before the event at livingearth@wustl.edu.
Location & Parking
The Tropical Forest February event is taking place at the Bayer Event Center on the main campus of the Missouri Botanical Garden (4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110). If using a navigation app, be sure to put in the Garden’s address.
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