Leaf Walk Tour
Fall is a wonderful time to stroll the cemetery. This tour will be led by one of the cemetery’s Master Guides who will convey highlights of the grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historic figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention is paid to the Horticulture side of the cemetery while the...
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Bellefontaine in Bloom
The trees may be just starting to leaf out but spring bulbs are up and showing off their glorious colors. Now is a great time to experience Bellefontaine’s Wildwood Valley Gardens. Here’s a small sample of what’s blooming in the garden from staff Horticulturist, Kyle Cheesborough.
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Coming up at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
~ Growing Seasons ~ Wildwood Valley Gardens – This year, the first full year for the Wildwood Valley Gardens, will feature a number of interesting plants. In spring look for lenten roses, blue-star and false indigo. During the summer you can find gay-feathers, phlox and a large variety of lilies. The harbingers of fall in...
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Luna Moth Caterpillar
Our horticulturist found this Luna Moth (Actias luna) caterpillar feeding on the leaves of a river birch tree. He placed his hand behind the caterpillar for scale. The Luna Moth lays its eggs on a variety of deciduous trees including walnut, beech, persimmon, and hickory. Within two weeks, caterpillars hatch from the eggs to begin feeding. The...
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