Connections - City of Bellevue
Connections - City of Bellevue
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Outdoor & Natural Resources<br />
CULTURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS<br />
HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR<br />
Tour this charming Spanish Eclectic style<br />
home built in 1929 by Cecilia and Frederick<br />
Winters. An Eastside Heritage Center<br />
docent will explain the early life style and<br />
industry <strong>of</strong> this Mercer Slough family who<br />
bought the land in 1917 and operated a<br />
landmark. For further information call<br />
425-450-1049.<br />
WHEN: Ongoing, Thursdays, Fridays,<br />
and Saturdays, 10am-2pm<br />
WHERE: Winters House,<br />
2102 <strong>Bellevue</strong> Way SE<br />
COST: FREE<br />
AGES: All<br />
FRASER CABIN HERITAGE PROGRAMS<br />
Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center,<br />
in partnership with <strong>Bellevue</strong> Parks &<br />
Community Services. Fraser Cabin, built<br />
in 1888, located at Kelsey Creek Farm<br />
comes to life with activities and interpretation<br />
presented by volunteers and staff<br />
from Eastside Heritage Center. Visitors are<br />
invited to participate in hands-on activities<br />
that relate to 1880s settler life: agriculture,<br />
dairy, household tasks, log cabins, games<br />
and eastside history. For more information,<br />
contact the Eastside Heritage Center<br />
at 425-450-1049 or visit www.eastsideheritagecenter.org.<br />
Min 1/Max 1<br />
Kelsey Creek Community Park<br />
FREE<br />
All Ages<br />
11am- 3pm Sat Apr 28<br />
11am- 3pm Sat May 19<br />
11am- 3pm Sat Jun 16<br />
11am- 3pm Sat Jul 21<br />
11am- 3pm Sat Aug 18<br />
TOURS, HIKES, WALKS, &<br />
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES<br />
BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN TOURS<br />
Join docents for a free drop-in tour <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world-famous gardens. Tour lasts about<br />
one hour.<br />
Time:<br />
Saturdays and Sundays, April<br />
through October, 2pm<br />
Location: <strong>Bellevue</strong> Botanical Garden<br />
Visitor Center<br />
12001 Main Street<br />
Information: 425-451-3755<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Groups: Pre-register 3 weeks in advance,<br />
special times ok, available<br />
April through October.<br />
MERCER SLOUGH NATURE WALK<br />
Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center<br />
for a free guided tour and learn about the<br />
fascinating flora, fauna, and history <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Mercer Slough Nature Park – Lake Washington’s<br />
largest remaining wetland. Please<br />
dress for weather. All ages welcome. No<br />
registration necessary.<br />
WHEN: Weekly, every Saturday<br />
2-3pm. (No walk December<br />
24 and April 21.)<br />
WHERE: Mercer Slough Environmental<br />
Education Center<br />
Meet at the Visitor Center<br />
COST:<br />
INFO:<br />
Free<br />
425-452-2565 or<br />
MSEEC@bellevuewa.gov<br />
LEWIS CREEK RANGER HIKES<br />
Join a Ranger in exploring the natural<br />
history <strong>of</strong> Lewis Creek Park. Look for<br />
signs <strong>of</strong> local wildlife and learn what to<br />
do when encountering animals in the<br />
wild. All ages welcome. Dress for the<br />
weather and wear sturdy shoes. No registration<br />
required.<br />
Time: Saturdays: May 5, June 2, July<br />
7, August 4, 10:30-11:30am<br />
Location: Lewis Creek Visitor Center,<br />
5808 Lakemont Blvd SE<br />
Cost: Free!<br />
Info: Call 425-452-4195<br />
LOCAL AREA HIKES<br />
Did you know <strong>Bellevue</strong> has almost<br />
100 parks and over 80 miles <strong>of</strong> trail to<br />
explore? Get connected to your local<br />
greenbelts and neighborhood parks as<br />
rangers take you on hikes throughout<br />
the year. Please dress for the weather,<br />
bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Hikes<br />
vary in theme and length. Please see<br />
details below. Cost: Free! No registration<br />
required. Info: 425-452-4195<br />
Ecosystem Ecology - Coal Creek Park<br />
June 16 10:00 am – Noon<br />
Distance: 5 miles<br />
Level <strong>of</strong> Difficulty: Moderate<br />
Meeting Place: Redtown Trailhead (Cougar<br />
Mountain) on Lakemont Blvd SE.<br />
Limited Parking.<br />
Fabulous Forests - Weowna Park<br />
July 27 10:00 am – Noon<br />
Distance: 3 miles<br />
Level <strong>of</strong> difficulty: Moderate<br />
Meeting Place: 168th Ave SE & 19th St.<br />
Limited Parking. Carpooling encouraged.<br />
Local Wildlife - Lewis Creek to Lakemont<br />
Community Park<br />
August 18 10:00 am – Noon<br />
Distance: 5 miles<br />
Level <strong>of</strong> difficulty: Difficult<br />
Meeting Place: Lewis Creek Visitor Center,<br />
5808 Lakemont Blvd SE<br />
SNOWSHOE ADVENTURE - INTRO<br />
Never been snowshoeing? This is the<br />
perfect opportunity for you to explore Snoqualmie<br />
Pass while learning the basics <strong>of</strong><br />
snowshoeing. Expert staff will ensure the<br />
trip is safe and fun for everyone. Transportation,<br />
snowshoes and hot coco included!<br />
Learn new skills and meet new friends<br />
while enjoying the great outdoors. You<br />
won’t find a bigger adventure on a snowy<br />
day! Min 6/Max 12<br />
Highland Community Center<br />
$35(R) $40(N) Age: 7Y and up<br />
64382 10am- 4:30pm Sat Apr 07<br />
64385 10am- 4:30pm Sat Apr 21<br />
LAKE HILLS GREENBELT RANGER WALK<br />
Saturdays, 2-3pm<br />
Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station,<br />
15416 SE 16th St.<br />
Do you know the story behind the<br />
Phantom at Phantom Lake? Have you<br />
ever seen an environmental restoration<br />
site? Can you spot a nurse log? Join a<br />
Park Ranger for a free guided tour <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Greenbelt. Learn the history <strong>of</strong> the park,<br />
tour community gardens, and learn about<br />
local wildlife! Fun for the family, all ages<br />
welcome. Free, no registration required.<br />
Call 425-452-7225 for more information.<br />
MERCER SLOUGH GROUP TOURS<br />
Looking for an engaging program for<br />
your group? Mercer Slough Park Rangers<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer outdoor interpretive walks and talks.<br />
Learn about the flora, fauna, and history<br />
<strong>of</strong> Mercer Slough Nature Park, or focus<br />
on the sustainable features <strong>of</strong> our LEED<br />
Gold-certified Environmental Education<br />
Center. We schedule groups <strong>of</strong> 5-25 on a<br />
first-come first-served basis.<br />
WHERE: Mercer Slough Environmental<br />
Education Center<br />
1625 118th Ave SE<br />
COST: Suggested donation <strong>of</strong> $1 per<br />
person<br />
INFO: 425-452-2565 or<br />
MSEEC@bellevuewa.gov<br />
30 Register Online: May-August 2012
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