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Volunteers sought for MLK Day forest restoration

The community is invited to participate in a forest restoration project at Wilburton Hill Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m.-noon). Learn more and register in advance with…
A woman smiles while planting a fern as part of Arbor Day in 2022.

Second phase of Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion begins

Online survey available until Dec. 31With its distinctive curved pier and inviting beach, Meydenbauer Bay Park has been one of Bellevue’s most popular destinations since it opened in 2019. A second…

Mercer Slough visitors center named for civic leaders

The City of Bellevue joined with key partners at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center recently to re-name the visitors center building on the site. The new name, Ellis Brothers Visitors…
Mercer Slough visitors center named for civic leaders

Garden d’Lights illuminates holidays again this year

Garden d’Lights, which has been enchanting visitors at the Bellevue Botanical Garden for 29 years, will open Saturday, Nov. 25, and run nightly through Sunday, Dec. 31, excluding Christmas Day. New…
For Garden d'Lights, a dragon and other objects made of colored lights and rebar decorate Bellevue Botanical Garden.

Openings on Human Services Commission

The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Human Services Commission. Interested residents can apply online. Applications are due by Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Free Bellevue Naturalist training

People with a passion for the environment and Bellevue parks can train to become Bellevue Naturalists. These parks advocates help lead park tours and restorations and participate in a variety of…
Bellevue naturalists Cindi Guyer, Steven Pestana, Jackie Desautels, Linda Hildreth and Rowena Clima participate in a training at Weowna Park.

City hands out 800 free trees

Volunteers also plant trees at Bannerwood Park for Arbor Day The city continues to support the addition of essential tree canopy, giving away 800 free trees to residents Oct. 20 and 21. With the…
Residents take home trees during the 2023 tree giveaway.

Annual gift card drive supports local families

The city is sponsoring its annual children’s gift card drive through Monday, Dec. 4 for Bellevue families in need of support. 

Kelsey Creek Farm Fair celebrates city’s rural past

Preview of 2023 Kelsey Creek Farm Fair, featuring pony rides; pumpkin patch and decorating; hands-on heritage activities; animal viewing; country lane children’s play area; pedal tractors; tractor-…
A family poses for a picture in the fair pumpkin patch.

Community Development Block Grant hearing

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing in Bellevue at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, to receive comments on the city’s performance using Community Development Block Grant…
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