The EarthWays Home, a three-story Victorian residence built in 1885 at 3617 Grandel Square, was renovated in 1994 to showcase practical demonstrations of energy efficient systems, recycled products and waste reduction practices. Today this handsome educational facility houses EarthWays Center, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Systems and products in the EarthWays Home offer visitors a springboard to rethink product design and building operations to achieve affordable resource efficiency. Visitors will experience hands-on applications of sustainable lifestyle choices. Most features of the EarthWays Home are readily available for use in general construction and renovation. Examples of things to see:
- energy-efficient lighting sources
- recycled and non-toxic products
- water-saving fixtures
- recycling and composting systems
- energy-efficient window options
- blown-in cellulose insulation
- photovoltaic solar system powering high-efficiency kitchen appliances and exterior lighting
- geothermal heating and cooling
- high-efficiency gas furnace
- native plant landscaping
- water and energy saving Green Roof
- recycled-plastic lumber garden beds
- energy-efficient fireplace options
- on-demand water heating
- sustainable flooring options
EarthWays Home Public Tours
3rd Saturday & Sunday each month at
11 am • Noon • 1 pm • 2 pm; Admission: $3 per person,
Missouri Botanical Garden Members and Children
Age 12 & Under Free
Directions and Map
No reservations or purchase of tickets in advance are needed for public tour weekends.
The EarthWays Home, an historic structure is not wheelchair accessible.
EarthWays Center is located in Grand Center, the arts and entertainment district of mid-town St. Louis, not on the main grounds of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Group Tours by Appointment
