SierraScape August - September 2004
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The Green Center, a center for environmental education, nature, and art, invites you to visit upcoming art exhibits and consider gifts that will inspire. The Center is located at 8025 Blackberry Avenue in University City. From Delmar, go 4 blocks north on North & South Rd., and four blocks west on Blackberry to Kaufman Park. Walk past the Roger Pryor prairie garden to the red brick and stone building.

Must See Wildflower Photography
Exhibit Open to the Public through October 15

Explore the link between nature and art at the Green Center.

View the fine art photographs of Missouri wildflowers taken by Craig D. Barton and lose yourself in his lush landscapes.

The framed images are ready to hang in your home or office at reasonable prices. A portion of the proceeds will support the Green Center's environmental programs.

Viewing hours are 11 A.M.-6 P.M. Mondays-Fridays and 12-4 P.M. Saturdays or by appointment. Please contact 314-725-8314 or events@thegreencenter.org. No fee charged.

Hike and Happy Hour
Sunday, September 11, 4-8 P.M.

Hike with us to the prairie, wetland, or woods to see and appreciate the wildlife habitat that Green Center volunteers help maintain and restore throughout the year. After some outdoor fun, return to the Green Center building to enjoy the Craig D. Barton wildflower photography exhibit, meet the artist, and partake of wine and cheese in an informal social gathering.

Paper Moon and Painted Prairie
Exhibit Open October 24 - January 15

A musical reception opens this special exhibit at the Green Center on Sunday, October 24, 2-4 PM. Enjoy a real treat as you discover the art of two talented local artists and environmentalists. The great spaces of the Midwestern prairie and the Southwest inspire Marilyn Cathcart to capture their beauty in traditional oils. Francine Brungardt's work combines her handmade paper and paper cut-out illustrations. "Miss Lucy Dink and the Magic Moon" is a panel narrative telling the story of the night a river sang and how one girl heard its song.

Viewing hours are 11 A.M. - 6 P.M. Mondays-Fridays and by appointment. Please contact 314-725-8314 or events@thegreencenter.org. No fee charged.