Events

Nature journaling at the Bellevue Botanical Garden is a wonderful way to connect with the environment through curiosity and observation of the natural world. This free adult program will help guide your practice whether you are just starting out or are an experienced journaler. In this warm and welcoming environment, you will be encouraged to experiment and find your voice. In each session we will gather for introductions and brief guidance, and then head out into Garden to journal and...

Taught by Jeanne Hansen. Step into a slow, spacious time of creativity and reflection inspired by the beauty of Bellevue Botanical Garden. This 2-hour Art Journaling workshop blends mindfulness, painting and writing to help you reconnect with your inner voice through nature. Guided by Jeanne, participants will be invited to observe the garden with fresh eyes—noticing color, texture, rhythm, and seasonal change—and translate those impressions onto the page. You don’t need to be a “writer” or an “artist.” This workshop is...

Taught by Jo Anne Iaciofano. Grab your mat, kick off your shoes, and join this Pilates-inspired class to improve body movement, core strength, and muscle control. This beginner friendly class, using mind-body connection and breath, will take you through a series of exercises with an emphasis on technique and fluidity. We will focus on those areas most stressed during gardening by using your core to power the muscles, increasing your energy and endurance. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and...

Taught by Holli Dunn. Let’s drink from the garden! We’ll delight our senses with aromas and flavors from garden to glass. Come for a hands-on learning and tasting experience to create yummy alcohol-free mocktails using homemade syrups and shrubs. Take home recipes and a syrup to turn your mocktails into cocktails at home. $38.50 BBGS Member/$55 Non-Member. Sorry, this class is full. Email us to join the waitlist    

Join Zoya Kobets from Prana Path for the Wisdom of Nature series: A Meditation Practice in the Garden. The theme for this session is Grounded Consciousness. This practice aims to recenter participants within the rhythms of nature, self, and community. During these sessions, Zoya will lead you through a series of practices designed to help deepen your connection to the Earth. Each session starts with an opening circle followed by slow yoga movements, setting intentions, and then silent meditation. The...

Consulting Arborists Joseph Sutton-Holcomb and Connor McDermott will discuss the crucial biological and physiological principles that inform their everyday work. Whether you have questions or concerns about a Douglas fir near your home, or a precarious Pacific madrone in a neighborhood park, it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of how trees grow, adapt, fail, and succeed. Joe and Connor will provide tools to help you assess your trees and guidance on when to contact a professional for more in-depth...

In Person Join us at the Bellevue Botanical Garden after work for a relaxed and informative hour. In this walk through the Fuchsia Garden, Carolyn Zebroski will show you some of summer’s most dazzling floral displays cultivated by the Eastside Fuchsia Society since 1992. The breadth of fuchsia selections that can be grown in the Northwest is astounding. In any given year, there are about 100 different kinds of fuchsias on display, and most of them are winter-hardy in the...

Taught by Amanda Long of Amanda Metals. Join us for an engaging and creative experience in this copper plant stick workshop! You will be creating three different copper and crystal glass bead plant sticks that will transform your greenery into stunning displays. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced creator, this workshop is designed to inspire your creativity. Let’s unleash your creative side and bring a touch of whimsy to your plants! All materials provided. $91 BBGS members/$130 nonmembers. Sorry,...

Taught by Amanda Long of Amanda Metals. Join us for an engaging and creative experience in this copper plant stick workshop! You will be creating three different copper and crystal glass bead plant sticks that will transform your greenery into stunning displays. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced creator, this workshop is designed to inspire your creativity. Let’s unleash your creative side and bring a touch of whimsy to your plants! All materials provided. $91 BBGS members/$130 nonmembers. Sorry,...

This is your chance to get artistic in the beautiful setting of the Bellevue Botanical Garden with artist Rohini Mathur, where you will create a vibrant Mixed Media Floral Garden scene with fluttering butterflies. Learn how to simplify shapes, create bold color palettes, and build layers that bring your artwork to life. Using acrylics, watercolor pencils, collage, and expressive brushwork, you'll create a colorful floral garden scene while learning essential concepts in composition, layering, and color-mixing techniques. Participants will leave...