Bellevue Botanical Garden

Taught by Deborah Wilk and Jessica Hancock. Take a Walk on the Wild Side with the teachers of our popular Mindfulness in the Garden series. Stroll across the suspension bridge and into the peace and sanctuary of the most pristine forested area of the Garden, while practicing Mindfulness Meditation and Shinrin-Yoku (Japanese Forest Bathing). Restore mind, body and spirit as you experience the healing power of Nature.  Psychotherapist Deborah Wilk LMFT and Naturopathic Physician Jessica Hancock ND are from Mindful...

Online Class Taught by Dorota Haber-Lehigh. Celebrate the beauty of the fall by creating a drawing of a fall leaf, seedpod branch or a small gourd. We will use colored pencils techniques and approach drawing and sketching from observation. The workshop will include a presentation of Dorota’s botanical drawings of leaves, seedpods and gourds, a demonstration of how to approach drawing from observation and various techniques and a time to draw together. You are welcome to work in a loose,...

Webinar Taught by Sue Goetz. A guide and creative approach to designing a garden. Don’t just settle for a simple landscape; plant a garden with texture, dimension, and longevity. Breathing new life into a garden can be daunting and rewarding - get started with practical ideas, advice, and shortcuts to design using photographs and insider tips from an award-winning garden designer. $10.50 BBGS member/non-members $15.

Taught by Dr. Katherine Glew. Have you always wondered about what lichens are and why they are found on your trees, rhododendrons and azaleas? Lichens are harmless to your plants and add aesthetic value to your garden. Enjoy a walk around the Bellevue Botanical Garden while learning about common lichens found in an urban environment and what they can tell us about air quality and the make-up of plants and geology. You will leave with a fresh understanding about lichens...