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Bellefontaine Cemetery
4947 West Florissant Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63115 Bellefontaine Cemetery web site Bellfontaine Cemetery Wildlife web page

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Bellfontaine Cemetery
Coordinates: 38.690995, -90.2349186 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Bellfontaine Cemetery
Visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. everyday of the year, including weekends and holidays. The cemetery office is open for inquiries daily until 4:30. Business hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment.

From I-70, take Exit 245B – West Florissant Avenue. Proceed northwest on West Florissant for 0.7 miles to the cemetery’s main entrance. It is on the right, just after Shreve and before Kingshighway.

Bellefontaine was founded as St. Louis’ first rural cemetery, but today it is surrounded by neighborhoods and industry. Nonetheless, the arboretum remains a tranquil haven for local wildlife, including red fox, raccoons, red-tailed hawks, wild turkeys, wood ducks and ducklings, and many migratory birds.

The St. Louis metro area is located along one of the most significant migratory flyways in North America: The Mississippi Flyway. Each year, over 300 species of birds use this flyway for nesting, refueling, and resting. Our resident and migratory birds depend on natural areas to survive the journey. As urban areas continue to grow and expand, backyards, parks, and cemeteries such as Bellefontaine can help provide valuable resources for wildlife.

Bellefontaine has a two year partnership with the Audubon Society to conduct bird counts and recommend native grasses, perennials, shrubs, and trees to be planted that will provide food, cover and habitat for these and other important species. Over 130 species have been counted to date.

The Harris Center, as part of a developing partnership with the cemetery, is beginning an inventory Bellefontaine’s native biodiversity. The Harris Center sponsored an evening of bat and moth sampling in the cemetery that may expand into a broader study. A butterfly and insect study is also underway. Understanding the biodiversity of all living creatures that utilize the cemetery grounds helps to guide decisions on plant selection and maintenance. Bellfontaine Cemetery Wildlife web page



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