Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Horticulture Class – Floriography Saturday, September 26! Join Floriculturist, Payton Stutte , in learning about the Victorian Era practice of floriography, or the language of flowers. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the origins of this language and the connotations associated with an array of different autumn flowers during […]

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Sips, Souls, and Strolls – Horticulture at BCA – Twilight Tour Saturday, October 3! Join Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for the final Sips, Souls, and Strolls for a twilight walking tour along the Historic Loop Trail! Enjoy a walk at dusk with a special focus on the rich botanical history […]

This special caravan tour of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is designed for individuals experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and the caregivers who support them. Traveling together through the peaceful grounds, the group will follow a guide in their own vehicles and make three stops that invite reflection, conversation, and shared storytelling. At each location, […]

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Zoom Presentation – Steamboaters and BCA a free online presentation on Wednesday, October 7! Whether we are talking pilots, captains, or owners, the waterways and the ships that traversed them helped define St. Louis and the region. At first, it was every man—or boat—for himself, but soon set timetables and […]

The Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Fall Arboretum Trolley Tours! Join one of the Horticulturists for a two-hour trolley tour exploring Missouri’s first ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum. This tour will focus on some of the most interesting plant selections that make up Bellefontaine’s collection of about 10,000 trees and shrubs, represented by nearly 600 […]

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum and The Mourning Society of Saint Louis presents Consolations of Memory Saturday, October 10! Consolations of Memory is an immersive guided cemetery walk in and around historic Hotchkiss Chapel. Each year, this special event focuses on a different topic related to life, death, and mourning customs in the mid-19th century. During […]

The Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Fall Arboretum Trolley Tours! Join one of the Horticulturists for a two-hour trolley tour exploring Missouri’s first ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum. This tour will focus on some of the most interesting plant selections that make up Bellefontaine’s collection of about 10,000 trees and shrubs, represented by nearly 600 […]

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Horticulture Class – Floriography, the Language of Flowers / Fall Session Tuesday, October 13! Join Floriculturist, Payton Stutte , in learning about the Victorian Era practice of floriography, or the language of flowers. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the origins of this language and the connotations associated with […]

The Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents the Fall Tree Walk Wednesday, October 14! Join one of the Horticulturists for a stroll in Missouri’s first ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum. This tour will focus on the fantastic fall color shows of Bellefontaine’s collection of about 10,000 trees and shrubs, representing nearly 600 distinct species, selections, and […]

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Cathleen’s Caravan Tour on September 16 & October 21! Join Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by Master Guide, Cathleen. We will travel to several distinct locations within the historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. At each stop, […]

The Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Fall Field Day Event at BCA Saturday, October 24! Join the Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for the Second Annual Arboretum: Fall Field Day event! This special day will celebrate trees, community, and learning in the beautiful Level III Accredited Arboretum. Guests can enjoy live demonstrations on tree care techniques […]

Climb aboard the trolley and enjoy a gentle journey through the rolling landscapes of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This guided tour highlights the people, places, plants, and practices that have shaped Bellefontaine for generations. Along the way you’ll discover notable stories from St. Louis history, learn about the Cemetery’s living Arboretum, and gain insight into […]

The Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Zoom: WWI Veterans & BCA Wednesday, November 4! St. Louisans and their role in “the war to end all wars” was significant. Participation in battles such as Château-Thierry, Soissons, and the Argonne Forest would see the loss of life of native sons while making America a world power for […]

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents its Star Party on Thursday, September 3 and Wedensday, November 4! Gather with Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum in the serene beauty of Wildwood Valley Gardens to enjoy the wonders of the cosmos above and learn about nocturnal nature. BCA is proud to partner with DarkSky Missouri and the St. Louis […]

Climb aboard the trolley and enjoy a gentle journey through the rolling landscapes of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This guided tour highlights the people, places, plants, and practices that have shaped Bellefontaine for generations. Along the way you’ll discover notable stories from St. Louis history, learn about the Cemetery’s living Arboretum, and gain insight into […]