Garden Tours
Each Saturday and Sunday, April through October.
Tours begins at the visitor center at 2:00pm.
You can also arrange a free guided tour of the Bellevue Botanical Garden for your group. Wonderful for any group and a great way to entertain out-of-town guests. For more information please see Group Tours.

Bellevue Public Gardens Day
Friday, May 11, 2012
At the May 7 Council meeting, Mayor Lee will declare May 11 as Bellevue Public Gardens Day, in keeping with National Public Gardens Day. National Public Gardens Day is an annual celebration of the nation's public gardens to raise awareness of the important role botanical gardens play in promoting environmental stewardship, plant and water conservation, green spaces, and education in communities nationwide. Like many public gardens around the nation, Bellevue Botanical Garden will celebrate with fun activities throughout the weekend.

Ravine Experience Grand Opening
and Mother's Day Social
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Ravine Opening: 12:30-1:00pm
Mother's Day Social: 1:00-4:00pm
Mother’s Day at the Garden is always a wondrous day. It is a time to honor our mothers, enjoy the beauty of our gardens, and share refreshments with friends and family. We also celebrate plans for the Garden’s Ravine project which we expect to build this year. Open house features light refreshments and music. This event is free and open to all. Donations are always welcome.

BBG 20th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, June 23, 2012
2:00-5:00pm.
Details to follow!

Music in the Garden
Saturday, August 4, 2012
5:30-8:00pm. Music by The Uptown Lowdown Dixieland Band!
Admission is free; donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated. No alcoholic beverages and no pets, please.
The Trillium Gift Shop will be open and the majesty of the Garden beckons you to stroll its paths.
BRING A PICNIC AND ENJOY!

Annual Trillium Celebration
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
6:30pm OFFSITE
12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue, NOT at the Garden
Speaker: Wendy Welch; Topic: “Container Confidential”
Hosted Wine & Cheese Tasting
Dessert, Coffee & Champagne Toast
Reservations Required.
Members, free, call 425-452-4216 or email annualmeeting@bellevuebotanical.org to reserve your space.
Non-members: $30. Call 425-452-4216 or register online.

Meeting location is in the Factoria area of Bellevue, just off Richards road near I-90. PARKING: Plenty of additional parking is available in the lot directly below (to the east) of the building.

DIRECTIONS to 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue:
From 405 Southbound: take exit #12, turn left onto SE 8th, right onto Lake Hills Connector, right onto Richards Rd., and right onto SE 32nd St.

From 405 Northbound: take exit #10, turn right onto coal Creek Parkway, left onto Newport Way/Factoria blvd. Go through the shopping district and under I-90, then turn onto SE 32nd St.

From I-90 Eastbound: take Exit #10B and turn left onto Richards Rd., then left onto SE 32nd St.

From I-90 Westbound: take Exit #11 towards 156th St. and turn left onto Eastgate Way. Continue westbound to Richards Rd. and turn right. Go left immediately onto SE 32nd St.

Art in the Garden
Friday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26, 2012
10:00am - 6:00pm

Find art and artists sprinkled throughout the garden. Some clearly visible, others tucked into corners and waiting around the bend in the path. Fans and friends of the Bellevue Botanical Garden are invited to the annual “ART IN THE GARDEN” happening Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26 from 10 am–6 pm each day.

Sculptures and garden art by outstanding Northwest artists will grace the gardens, each in its own private space. From the serious and simplistic to the whimsical and elaborate, exhibits will include works in metal, wood, blown and fused glass, bronze and other outdoor-appropriate materials. A number of artists will be on hand to discuss their work; a percentage of all sales will be donated to support Garden projects.

“ART IN THE GARDEN” becomes a treasure hunt as visitors wander the grounds in search of these amazing pieces; some will be clearly visible, others tucked into corners and waiting around the bend of a path. Garden art can change your personal landscape. A unique piece of art can make a garden extraordinary and create a new enthusiasm as you watch it transition through the seasons.

Special thanks go to Gayle Picken and Gallery By The Bay for making this event happen and for their on-going support of the garden.

*Artist's Patio Party
Saturday, August 25
Wander Art in the Garden 5:00 - 6:00pm and then join artists and friends at the BBGS Patio Party 6:00 - 8:00. Indulge in heavy appetizers and taste seledcted red and white wines. Enjoy a jazz backtground. Prosecco will complete our too generous dessert table.

Reservations just $45 for members and $75 for nonmembers. All proceeds will help to fund Grow a Living Legacy, the Capital Campaign for the Garden.

Reserve your space online now