Education and Enrichment
Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is an unparalleled outdoor classroom. Our educational programs are designed to inspire curiosity and foster a deeper connection to St. Louis’s history, environment, and unique local heritage.
Our Educational Focus Areas
Community Programs and Workshops
We offer a diverse range of public classes and programs hosted both on-site and at off-site locations throughout the year. These programs delve into topics such as:
- Green Burial Presentations: This detailed presentation explores why so many are now choosing this alternative to traditional burial.
- Horticulture and Arboretum Science: Learning about tree care, native plants, and our Level III Arboretum status.
- Local History and Genealogy: Specialized talks on St. Louis figures, social movements, and research techniques.
- Cemetery Arts: Exploring iconography, sculpture, and architectural styles.
Educational Opportunities
We strongly encourage educators to use the grounds for inspiration. While our current programming primarily serves middle school through university levels, we invite teachers of all disciplines to collaborate with us.
Rather than offering a fixed curriculum, we prefer to work directly with you to discuss how our unique landscape can support your specific goals. Please reach out to us to explore potential programming in:
Rather than offering a fixed curriculum, we prefer to work directly with you to discuss how our unique landscape can support your specific goals. Please reach out to us to explore potential programming in:
- Art and Architecture
- History
- Funerary Traditions
- Horticulture
- STEM
- Literary and Biological Studies
To discuss a tailored visit or resource for your students, please contact us anytime.