Bring seeds to share and pick up new varieties for your garden! Chat with fellow gardeners, exchange tips, and get advice from Nebraska Extension experts. All are welcome—whether you have seeds to trade or just want to learn more. See Bellevue Library website for information.

No registration is required.

Kick off the new year by growing native plants from seed! Join us at Bellevue University for a free, hands-on Winter Seed Sowing Workshop where you’ll learn simple, effective methods for starting native perennials, grasses, and wildflowers using winter sowing techniques. (*Note! Change of location for our workshop. We are now in the Muller Administrative Building, Symposium room on floor B!)

We’ll walk through everything you need to know — choosing the right seeds, prepping containers, understanding cold stratification, and setting up secure seed sowing location, moisture management, Potting up your seedlings for successfully establishing seedlings ready to plant in the garden.

We have door prizes including a free membership to the Hillside compost club and Garden Journals. Please register but not required! 

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this workshop will empower you to grow more natives, support wildlife, and help spread the word about resilient, eco-friendly landscaping.

The Bee City USA committee is on a course to increase the abundance of native plants, provide nest sites and reduce the use of pesticides through partnering with residents, businesses, schools, utilities and government to educate our community about the why, what and how to protect Bees and insects. Join us for our next monthly zoom meeting to learn more and participate in our efforts! Email ruth@greenbellevue.org if you’d like to join us!

The 17th Green Bellevue Board of Directors will be holding our 2026 planning meeting on December 13th. This has been a long tradition to integrate the new directors, review project and financial status and develop the go forward strategy for the coming year.

The Bee City USA committee is on a course to increase the abundance of native plants, provide nest sites and reduce the use of pesticides through partnering with residents, businesses, schools, utilities and government to educate our community about the why, what and how to protect Bees and insects. Join us for our next monthly zoom meeting to learn more and participate in our efforts! Email admin@greenbellevue.org if you’d like to join us!

The City of Bellevue is hosting a pumpkin drop-off site, free to the public, for the Hillside Solutions Pumpkin Composting event! Bellevue's pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns will be either fed to livestock or recycled into rich compost - what can be better!?

The collection will take place at the same location on Cedar Island Road where Bellevue residents bring tree limbs for the following dates/times:

Fri, Nov 7 • 12:30-3:30pm

Sat, Nov 8 • 8-12pm

Sun, Nov 9 • Closed

Mon, Nov 10 • 7-3:30pm

Tues, Nov 11 • Closed for Veteran's Day

Weds, Nov 12 • 7-3:30pm

Thurs, Nov 13 • 7-3:30pm

Fri, Nov 14 • 7-3:30pm

Sat, Nov 15 • Closed

Sun, Nov 16 • Closed

Mon, Nov 17 • 7-12:30pm

It’s free to donate, this event is open to the public. Please note: pumpkins w/ plastic, paint, or glitter are prohibited to keep the compost clean and uncontaminated. See Hillside's FaceBook page for the complete listing of drop off sites: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChrXZbpGD/

Green Bellevue thanks the City of Bellevue for sponsoring & hosting our first pumpkin drop!!

The City of Bellevue is hosting a pumpkin drop-off site, free to the public, for the Hillside Solutions Pumpkin Composting event! Bellevue's pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns will be either fed to livestock or recycled into rich compost - what can be better!?

The collection will take place at the same location on Cedar Island Road where Bellevue residents bring tree limbs for the following dates/times:

Fri, Nov 7 • 12:30-3:30pm

Sat, Nov 8 • 8-12pm

Sun, Nov 9 • Closed

Mon, Nov 10 • 7-3:30pm

Tues, Nov 11 • Closed for Veteran's Day

Weds, Nov 12 • 7-3:30pm

Thurs, Nov 13 • 7-3:30pm

Fri, Nov 14 • 7-3:30pm

Sat, Nov 15 • Closed

Sun, Nov 16 • Closed

Mon, Nov 17 • 7-12:30pm

It’s free to donate, this event is open to the public. Please note: pumpkins w/ plastic, paint, or glitter are prohibited to keep the compost clean and uncontaminated. See Hillside's FaceBook page for the complete listing of drop off sites: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChrXZbpGD/

Green Bellevue thanks the City of Bellevue for sponsoring & hosting our first pumpkin drop!!

The City of Bellevue is hosting a pumpkin drop-off site, free to the public, for the Hillside Solutions Pumpkin Composting event! Bellevue's pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns will be either fed to livestock or recycled into rich compost - what can be better!?

The collection will take place at the same location on Cedar Island Road where Bellevue residents bring tree limbs for the following dates/times:

Fri, Nov 7 • 12:30-3:30pm

Sat, Nov 8 • 8-12pm

Sun, Nov 9 • Closed

Mon, Nov 10 • 7-3:30pm

Tues, Nov 11 • Closed for Veteran's Day

Weds, Nov 12 • 7-3:30pm

Thurs, Nov 13 • 7-3:30pm

Fri, Nov 14 • 7-3:30pm

Sat, Nov 15 • Closed

Sun, Nov 16 • Closed

Mon, Nov 17 • 7-12:30pm

It’s free to donate, this event is open to the public. Please note: pumpkins w/ plastic, paint, or glitter are prohibited to keep the compost clean and uncontaminated. See Hillside's FaceBook page for the complete listing of drop off sites: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChrXZbpGD/

Green Bellevue thanks the City of Bellevue for sponsoring & hosting our first pumpkin drop!!

The City of Bellevue is hosting a pumpkin drop-off site, free to the public, for the Hillside Solutions Pumpkin Composting event! Bellevue's pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns will be either fed to livestock or recycled into rich compost - what can be better!?

The collection will take place at the same location on Cedar Island Road where Bellevue residents bring tree limbs for the following dates/times:

Fri, Nov 7 • 12:30-3:30pm

Sat, Nov 8 • 8-12pm

Sun, Nov 9 • Closed

Mon, Nov 10 • 7-3:30pm

Tues, Nov 11 • Closed for Veteran's Day

Weds, Nov 12 • 7-3:30pm

Thurs, Nov 13 • 7-3:30pm

Fri, Nov 14 • 7-3:30pm

Sat, Nov 15 • Closed

Sun, Nov 16 • Closed

Mon, Nov 17 • 7-12:30pm

It’s free to donate, this event is open to the public. Please note: pumpkins w/ plastic, paint, or glitter are prohibited to keep the compost clean and uncontaminated. See Hillside's FaceBook page for the complete listing of drop off sites: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChrXZbpGD/

Green Bellevue thanks the City of Bellevue for sponsoring & hosting our first pumpkin drop!!

The Bee City USA committee is on a course to increase the abundance of native plants, provide nest sites and reduce the use of pesticides through partnering with residents, businesses, schools, utilities and government to educate our community about the why, what and how to protect Bees and insects. Join us for our next monthly zoom meeting to learn more and participate in our efforts! Email admin@greenbellevue.org if you’d like to join us!

Nancy Scott is scheduled to lead an engaging session on the fascinating world of bees—both honey bees and our many native species for Bellevue University staff and students. Participants will learn about bee behavior, swarming, and the pollination process that sustains our food supply and natural landscapes. Explore the incredible diversity of bees in our region, from ground-nesting and cavity-nesting species to the essential role of honey bees as managed livestock. She will share practical tips for creating pollinator-friendly gardens, including which flowers to plant in spring, summer, and fall, and simple changes you can make to support bees year-round. The goal is to provide deeper understanding of the challenges bees face, easy ways to help bees thrive, as well as inform about Bellevue’s Bee City USA efforts to protect these vital pollinators.

Join us as we celebrate the Green Bellevue community—our members, volunteers, friends and everyone who cares about protecting the environment for future generations!

We’ll enjoy social and a program from 12:30pm - 2:30pm:

🥣 Soups, fresh bread & sweets

🍎 Cider & ☕ Hot chocolate

🎥 Review Year’s accomplishments

🗓 A look ahead at upcoming events & volunteer opportunities

🎁 A fun survey & drawing for prizes

After food & fellowship, stay for a hike!

✨ Everyone is welcome—members, volunteers, and friends who care about the environment! Please RSVP on our website at greenbellevue.org by Oct 1st.

The Bee City USA committee is on a course to increase the abundance of native plants, provide nest sites and reduce the use of pesticides through partnering with residents, businesses, schools, utilities and government to educate our community about the why, what and how to protect Bees and insects. Join us for our next monthly zoom meeting to learn more and participate in our efforts! Email admin@greenbellevue.org if you’d like to join us!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2021 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

It’s time to register for your free garden! Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland is hosting their third annual Milkweed and Cookies plant give-a-way event at Bellevue University! But you must register for the garden in advance. All details are available here. There will be vendors and optional presentations that you may attend to learn more about native plant pollinator gardening. This event is family-friendly, so make sure to plan to attend!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2021 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2021 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

The Bee City USA committee is on a course to increase the abundance of native plants, provide nest sites and reduce the use of pesticides through partnering with residents, businesses, schools, utilities and government to educate our community about the why, what and how to protect Bees and insects. Join us for our next monthly zoom meeting to learn more and participate in our efforts! Email admin@greenbellevue.org if you’d like to join us!

The Bee City USA committee is on a course to increase the abundance of native plants, provide nest sites and reduce the use of pesticides through partnering with residents, businesses, schools, utilities and government to educate our community about the why, what and how to protect Bees and insects. Join us for our next monthly zoom meeting to learn more and participate in our efforts! Email admin@greenbellevue.org if you’d like to join us!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2021 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2021 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

Walk with us in the Arrows to Aerospace parade and share Green Bellevue’s initiatives with thousands of residents!

Check back for the confirmation of the date, map of the line-up.

The parade route begins at Bert Murphy, travels along Mission Ave., turns left at Franklin St., and ends at the street north of Washington Park.

What we do:
· hold banners
· hand out leaflets
· roll 2 Earth Balls with the kids in attendance
· and pick up trash and recycling (we are good role models!)

You get a free GB t-shirt for walking with us! But please email us at admin@greenbellevue.org to let us know you are coming if you want a shirt.  We hope to see you there!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2018 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

The Bee City USA committee is on a course to increase the abundance of native plants, provide nest sites and reduce the use of pesticides through partnering with residents, businesses, schools, utilities and government to educate our community about the why, what and how to protect Bees and insects. Join us for our next monthly zoom meeting to learn more and participate in our efforts! Email admin@greenbellevue.org if you’d like to join us!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2018 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2018 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2018 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2018 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!

Pollinators are disappearing - the City of Bellevue w/Green Bellevue’s guidance & support became a Bee City USA in 2018 to protect them. In fact, many insects are in trouble and excessive use of pesticides that kill insects and the lack of habitat from urbanization are some of the reasons for their disappearance. You can help protect our pollinators by planting plants they need in your garden or containers. Come on down to the Bellevue Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8:30-12:30 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners. We also have our new Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!