Bellevue Botanical Garden Society Land Acquisition

OUR GARDEN GROWS!

On March 30th, 2006, the last remaining parcel of open space adjacent to the Bellevue Botanical Garden was purchased by the City of Bellevue for incorporation into the Parks and open space system. Acquisition of the 17-acre site preserves the Garden's existing seclusion and wildlife habitat and increases it's size by 50%.
The purchase of this key piece of property took nearly 4 years of strategic planning to secure funding of the just over $4,000,000 price. King County Conservation Futures and the City of Bellevue provided the majority of the funding. Gifts from private individuals and foundations, public and private companies provided the balance, a prime example of a successful public/private partnership.
Opportunities to create a better tomorrow for future gardeners and nature lovers do not happen often. Thanks to the dedication of those with a vision and the funding provided by many, the vision has become a reality.
The Bellevue Botanical Garden Society extends a large THANK YOU to those who contributed to this land acquisition PACCAR Inc Earl and Jan Anderson Denise Lane and Bruce Allen Bellevue Botanical Garden Society Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation Lynn and Michael Garvey Fred and 'Mike' Hayes Kaleidoscope Foundation Rhoady and Jeanne Marie Lee Wells Medina Nursery Kermit Anderson Anonymous Scott Barron, Botanical Designs Art and Nancy Daar Udell and Gary Fresk Linda Glenicki Norm and Pat Hansen, Boeing Co. Matching Program Lyle and June Ann Hassebroek Maryanne Keyser Jerry and Sarah Mathews Sarah and Bill Ovens Keith and Janet Patrick Gayle Picken, Gallery by the Bay Bonnie and Tom Sinnard Bobbie Webb Joanne White Bill and June Willard Aw Pottery Bellevue Botanical Garden Docents Lois P. Brown Jack and Judith Causey Heinz and Inge Floss Nancy Fonk Jackie Foushee Jana and Jeff Foushee Joe and Kathy Freedman Kathy Fries Merrill Hawkins Kristin Holland George and Wanda Hughes Robin Root James Anna and Peter Littlewood Fred and Paula Ortman Mr. and Mrs. Everett P. Paup Ilse and Walter Penton Carrie and Charles Phelps Reliance Ricketts Marcia and Michael Rodgers Marilou T. Rush Kathleen Searcy Sunborne Nursery Keiko Teryama, Microsoft Memorial Fund for Tatsuya Amase Debbie and Dan Vaught John H. Walker Stephen and BJ Anderson Anonymous Mary Brodd Hugh and Ann Carr Lisa Coon Paul and Peggy Davis Harvey Denman Jim and Lydia Easley Karen Figurelle Dale Fonk Lucille Friedman Cora and Donald Gardiner Mary Haakenson Joalyn Horder Allen and Mary Jo Jackson Pam Kaiser Phyllis Knick Caroline Kraft Judy Matthew Donald and Virginia McAusland Jennifer and Malcolm McClellan Delbert and Marie McClure Myra McEwan Ciscoe and Mary Morris Sarah Navarre Sally Promer Nichols Penny and Michael O'Byrne Lorrie and Bill Peterson Kathleen Petty Steve and Karen Plusch Donna Pratt Nancy Quinn Fred Reebs Greta Roseberg Bonnie Schourup Allen Senear John and Julie Shaw Gretchen Stengel Marilyn and Fred Subala Linda and Roger Urbaniak John and Joan Valaas Lois Wade Maro Walsh Marilyn Ward Bill and Molly Wolfe Lila May Woodruff