Bellevue Botanical Garden Society

Bellevue Botanical Garden Society The Bellevue Botanical Garden Society works in partnership with the City of Bellevue to achieve the Bellevue Botanical Garden’s mission.

The nonprofit Bellevue Botanical Garden Society cultivates the bond between plants and people, raising funds to support the Garden’s physical growth and development, and providing educational programs and community events. Our role is to raise funds, support the Garden’s physical growth and development, and provide a broad range of programs and events designed to engage, inspire and inform Garden

visitors. We rely on donations, memberships, special events and sponsorships to support the free and low-cost educational programs for children and adults that enrich our community.

This occasional visitor to the Native Discovery Garden was recently seen in the pond there. The Green Heron tends to be ...
06/16/2026

This occasional visitor to the Native Discovery Garden was recently seen in the pond there. The Green Heron tends to be solitary and secretive and is one of the few tool using birds.

"From a distance, the Green Heron is a dark, stocky bird hunched on slender yellow legs at the water’s edge, often hidden behind a tangle of leaves. Seen up close, it is a striking bird with a velvet-green back, rich chestnut body, and a dark cap often raised into a short crest. These small herons crouch patiently to surprise fish with a sn**ch of their daggerlike bill. They sometimes lure in fish using small items such as twigs or insects as bait." from CornellLab All About Birds

06/13/2026

Plant of the Week 6.12.26: Allium siculum (Ciscoe); Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum (variegated Solomon’s seal) (Nita-Jo).

🧚This weekend, June 13 & 14, is Fairy Fest at Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood🧚🏼‍♀️We're excited to share that the Bellevue ...
06/12/2026

🧚This weekend, June 13 & 14, is Fairy Fest at Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood🧚🏼‍♀️

We're excited to share that the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society entered the Fairy House Contest in the organization category.

Introducing "Belle's View,” a collaborative creation led by Michelle D. and brought to life with help from several other BBGS staff members.

If you're attending Fairy Fest this weekend, be sure to look for Belle's View and all the other creative contest entries.

Tickets must be purchased before the event at https://lakewoldgardens.org/annual-festivals/fairyfest/.

Thanks to Lakewold Gardens for hosting this magical event!

06/05/2026

Plant of the Week 6.5.26: Cornus kousa 'Satomi' (Kousa dogwood) (Nita-Jo); Iberis sempervirens ‘Pink Ice’ (candytuft) (Ciscoe).

Transition Treasures Pop-Up Sale! Today only 10am -1pm at the Trillium Store. Support the Evergreen Transition Fused Gla...
06/05/2026

Transition Treasures Pop-Up Sale! Today only 10am -1pm at the Trillium Store. Support the Evergreen Transition Fused Glass Art Program with the Bellevue School District. You will find one-of-a-kind fused glass creations handcrafted by students with disabilities. Whether it is a gift for yourself or someone else there is something for everyone. All proceeds benefit the Transition Treasures Program.

Mark the summer solstice by celebrating nature and making a beautiful wreath on Saturday June 20th. Maria Ochoa Vazque...
06/04/2026

Mark the summer solstice by celebrating nature and making a beautiful wreath on Saturday June 20th. Maria Ochoa Vazquez of mariaochoavazquez.com will teach you how to create a seasonal wreath using elements from the garden. This workshop is open to beginners and experienced crafters alike. Enjoy making a sunny and delightful wreath to welcome summer, and enjoy your creation through the warm season ahead. All materials are provided.

Sign up on our website bellevuebotanical.org under the Learn tab.

Are you wondering how to tackle a yard that was neglected or simply overgrown? Sometimes pruning isn’t the only answer, ...
06/03/2026

Are you wondering how to tackle a yard that was neglected or simply overgrown? Sometimes pruning isn’t the only answer, though it certainly will be touched on in this presentation. ISA-Certified Arborist and pruning coach Ellie Bender will help you think about your goals and will talk through examples of how you can transform your yard through a combination of different techniques.

Sign up on our website belleveubotanical.org to get the answers you seek about your overgrown yard. This talk takes place Wednesday June 10, 6pm at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

05/29/2026

Plant of the Week 5.29.26: Limnanthes douglasii (poached egg plant) (Nita-Jo); Rhododendron atlanticum (Ciscoe).

Join us this Sunday for a special screening of The Lost Bird Project documentary followed by a Q&A session with artist T...
05/27/2026

Join us this Sunday for a special screening of The Lost Bird Project documentary followed by a Q&A session with artist Todd McGrain. We have been pleased to host this rotating exhibition the Lost Bird Project sculptures for the last year and half. The five sculptures represent bird species that have all become extinct in modern times.

In addition to the sculptures, we have amazing prints from the Lost Bird Project on view in the gallery space through Sunday. The prints are available for purchase framed or unframed.

Register on our website bellevuebotanical.org to attend the screening and Q&A session with Todd. Tickets are $10 a person.

05/22/2026

Plant of the Week 5.22.26: Clematis ‘Niobe’ (Ciscoe); Rhododendron occidentale (Western azalea) (Nita-Jo).

Address

12001 Main Street
Bellevue, WA
98005

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+14254522750

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