Earth Hour
Earth Hour is calling on individuals, communities, and businesses across the world to switch off their lights and Give an hour for Earth, spending 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our planet.
Anyone, anywhere is invited to give an hour for Earth doing something they love. Whether it’s giving an hour through the realm of food, fitness and wellness, nature, creativity, entertainment, or sustainability - we want people to have fun on Earth Hour, and help the planet while they’re at it!
International Zero Waste Day
This year’s observance of International Day of Zero Waste focuses on food waste, a critical yet preventable driver of environmental harm. The world is wasting food at an alarming scale, undermining food security and slowing progress toward a zero-waste, circular future. In 2022 alone, approximately 1 billion tonnes of food, nearly one-fifth of all food available to consumers, was wasted.
Bee City USA Committee Meeting
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!
Earth Day & Arbor Day Proclamation Readings
Attend the April 2nd Bellevue City Council meeting where Green Bellevue was born! Please plan to attend the historic Earth Day & Arbor Day proclamation readings to show your support. Students from local High Schools will share about their school’s projects after the reading. There is a photo opportunity with the Mayor - wear green if you can and bring the family!
Earth Day in Bellevue
Join our special Earth Day program at Bellevue University to learn about environmental projects and efforts that are taking place in the local area. The EarthDay.org theme is “Our People, Our Power” highlighting the benefits of clean energy but also that each of us can make a difference with the actions we take.
If you are interested in coordinating the 2026 Earth Day in Bellevue, please contact us!
Earth Day Omaha
The 36th Earth Day Omaha is scheduled for April 25th at Elmwood Park! Save the day for education, music, food and all the environmentalism and sustainability one could hope for! Go to www.earthdayomaha.org for details.
Nebraska Monarch Native Plant Giveaway and Environmental Expo
Nebraska Monarchs will be hosting a Native Plant Giveaway and Environmental Expo includes free plants and a long list (including Green Bellevue) of Omaha-metro area environment organizations, businesses and clubs. Do not miss this great event!
Details are coming soon to https://www.nemonarchs.com/freeplants!
Farmers Market Opening 8:30am + Zero Waste Recognition Picnic 1pm
Join us at the Bellevue Farmers Market for our annual Zero Waste Environment Champion Award Luncheon. (Date to be confirmed) You can shop on your own between 8:30am - 12:30pm and then join us at 1pm at the gazebo for the award luncheon! We’ll present Environment Champion Awards and recognize our sponsors, committee leaders and more! The event is expected to be over by approx 2:30pm.
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Pollinator Week
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Pollinator Week has grown into an international celebration, promoting the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies. People across the planet have pledged to continue promoting pollinator health and well-being through their Pollinator Week events. We invite you to take the Green Bellevue Bee City USA Pollinator Protector Pledge to join the ranks of informed and active citizens creating an abundance of habitats!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Plastic Free July 2026
Plastic Free July is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation- link will open in a new window that allows us to work towards our vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. From humble beginnings in 2011, the award-winning Plastic Free July campaign is the result of 15 years of hard work. Green Bellevue started to participate in 2024 - this year we will be hosting a shopping bag give away at local grocery stores, encouraging reusable over single-use plastic bags.
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Walk w/Green Bellevue in the Arrows to Aerospace Parade!
Walk with us in the Arrows to Aerospace parade and share Green Bellevue’s initiatives with thousands of residents! The date has not been officially published.
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!)
We hope to see you there!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 a Bee City USA Pollinator garden sign available!
Green Bellevue Program - details coming
We are planning a seed harvesting workshop - details will be forthcoming!
Green Bellevue Community Appreciation Social
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 - date, time & location are TBD!
🥣 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!
Board of Directors 2027 Planning Meeting
The 18th Green Bellevue Board of Directors will be holding our 2027 planning meeting in November. 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.
No events in December!
The Green Bellevue Board is at work on 2027 plans and budgets this month. We wish you an amazing holiday season! See you in January!
Native Plants 101 - Outstanding Native Shrubs for Nebraska
Attendees will learn about a variety of shrubs that are native to Nebraska and how to use them in your landscape. Native shrubs are very important in the natural environment—providing shelter and food for a variety of animals and birds. As a design element, shrubs provide medium height in a garden and help blend the differences between shade trees, herbaceous plants and grass lawns. Shrubs can be used to define boundaries, create paths and provide seclusion without the stark presence of a fence or wall.
About Bob Henrickson:
Bob attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated with a B.S. in Wildlife Biology in the School of Natural Resources. Currently, Bob is the Horticulture Program Coordinator with the PlantNebraska (formerly Nebraska Statewide Arboretum) a private, non-profit organization and program of the Nebraska Forest Service. Read more about Bob's background here.
The Native Plant Series is brought to the community by Victoria Bogatz, Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate and Bellevue East High School Senior. The Nebraska Writers Collective provided her the resources and support to create a civic engagement project. Per Bogatz, "Using my passion for environmental education, I decided to create a workshop series on native plants." Green Bellevue is thrilled with the initiative and subject matter chosen, given our community has hundreds of native plant gardeners, many have just begun in the past year. The 4 session series will begin on February 15th and all the details will be announced soon. For now, please save the dates!
February 15th at 1 pm: Hear from Nancy Crews, Executive Director of Milkweed Matters
February 22nd at 1 pm: Hear from Nancy Scott, Nebraska Certified Nurseryman
March 8th at 1 pm: Hear from Amanda Stastny, Owner of Bumbling Bee Native Wildflowers
March 14th at 11 am: Hear from Bob Hendrickson, Horticulture Program Coordinator at PlantNebraska
Native Plants 101 - Famous Gardens & the Native Plants that Grace Them
The Native Plant Series is brought to the community by Victoria Bogatz, Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate and Bellevue East High School Senior. The Nebraska Writers Collective provided her the resources and support to create a civic engagement project. Per Bogatz, "Using my passion for environmental education, I decided to create a workshop series on native plants." Green Bellevue is thrilled with the initiative and subject matter chosen, given our community has hundreds of native plant gardeners, many have just begun in the past year. The 4 session series will begin on February 15th and all the details will be announced soon. For now, please save the dates!
February 15th at 1 pm: Hear from Nancy Crews, Executive Director of Milkweed Matters
February 22nd at 1 pm: Hear from Nancy Scott, Nebraska Certified Nurseryman
March 8th at 1 pm: Hear from Amanda Stastny, Owner of Bumbling Bee Native Wildflowers
March 14th at 11 am: Hear from Bob Hendrickson, Horticulture Program Coordinator at PlantNebraska
Hillside Solutions Impact Awards Gala
This night is hosted by Green Bellevue partner, Hillside Solutions and it’s to “celebrate local climate wins while funding projects that will grow Omaha's circular food system.” See details on the Hillside FaceBook event.
--- What to Expect ---
6:00 PM — Networking & Happy Hour
Mix and mingle with sustainability leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and neighbors doing the work. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and a guided tour of No More Empty Pots’ greenhouse.
7:00 PM — Dinner & Awards Ceremony
A locally sourced dinner followed by the Hillside Impact Awards — honoring individuals and organizations making real, measurable change across Omaha’s circular economy.
We’re honored to feature Nancy Williams, Omaha food systems leader and co-founder of No More Empty Pots, sharing her story and vision for a thriving, equitable food future.
--- Paddle Raise for Impact
We’ll host a live paddle raise to directly fund School Composting Services, helping Omaha schools reduce waste, enrich soil, and teach the next generation how to steward the planet.
9:00 PM — Dance & Celebration
Because joy is part of the movement, too. Celebrate the wins, the people, and what’s ahead.
--- 2025 Award Categories ---
* Retail Award
* Reuse Award
* Compost Clubber Award
* Compost Club Gives & Circular Food System Award
* Eco-Friendly Schools Award
* Biggest Impact Award
* Implementation Award
* Innovation Award
* Resilience Award
* Zero Waste Event Award
---
Attire: Cocktail
Audience: Adults, kids, families — all welcome
Bar: Cash bar with beer, wine & non-alcoholic options
Bee City USA Committee Meeting
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!
Native Plants 101 - How to Get Start w/Native Gardening
This Sunday, Nancy Scott—Certified Nurseryman, Master Gardener, and longtime leader of Green Bellevue’s Bee City USA efforts—will lead a session at Bellevue University covering the fundamentals of native gardening and how to design a pollinator-friendly landscape.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to strengthen an existing garden, participants can expect an accessible introduction designed to build confidence and clarity around native plant gardening. With information about where to purchase native plants and implement them into your yard, this session will provide practical guidance and a strong foundation for making choices that support pollinators and contribute to a healthier local ecosystem.
The Native Plant Series is brought to the community by Victoria Bogatz, Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate and Bellevue East High School Senior. The Nebraska Writers Collective provided her the resources and support to create a civic engagement project. Per Bogatz, "Using my passion for environmental education, I decided to create a workshop series on native plants." Green Bellevue is thrilled with the initiative and subject matter chosen, given our community has hundreds of native plant gardeners, many have just begun in the past year. Please save the March dates!
March 8th at 1 pm: Hear from Amanda Stastny, Owner of Bumbling Bee Native Wildflowers
March 14th at 11 am: Hear from Bob Hendrickson, Horticulture Program Coordinator at PlantNebraska
Native Plants 101 - Planting for Monarch Butterflies
The Native Plant Series is brought to the community by Victoria Bogatz, Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate and Bellevue East High School Senior. The Nebraska Writers Collective provided her the resources and support to create a civic engagement project. Per Bogatz, "Using my passion for environmental education, I decided to create a workshop series on native plants." Green Bellevue is thrilled with the initiative and subject matter chosen, given our community has hundreds of native plant gardeners, many have just begun in the past year. The 4 session series will begin on February 15th and all the details will be announced soon. For now, please save the dates!
February 15th at 1 pm: Hear from Nancy Crews, Executive Director of Milkweed Matters
February 22nd at 1 pm: Hear from Nancy Scott, Nebraska Certified Nurseryman
March 8th at 1 pm: Hear from Amanda Stastny, Owner of Bumbling Bee Native Wildflowers
March 14th at 11 am: Hear from Bob Hendrickson, Horticulture Program Coordinator at PlantNebraska
Bee City USA Committee Meeting
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!
Seed Swap at Bellevue Library
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.
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
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.
Bee City USA Committee Meeting
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!
Board of Directors 2026 Planning Meeting
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.
Bee City USA Committee Meeting
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!
Pumpkin Collection - 7 days
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!!
Pumpkin Collection - 7 days
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!!
Pumpkin Collection - 7 days
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!!
Pumpkin Collection - 7 days
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!!
Pumpkin Collection - 7 days
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!!
Bee City USA Committee Meeting
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!
Discover the Buzz About Bees!
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.
Green Bellevue Community Appreciation Social
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.
Bee City USA Committee Meeting
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!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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!
Milkweed & Cookies - Vendor Fair & Native Plant Giveaway
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!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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!
Bee City USA Committee Meeting
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!
Bee City USA Committee Meeting
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!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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!
Free Pollinator Plants at Bellevue Farmers Market
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 w/Green Bellevue in the Arrrows to Aerospace Parade!
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!