Connections - City of Bellevue
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Outdoor & Natural Resources<br />
CANOE THE MERCER SLOUGH<br />
Explore the beautiful Mercer Slough<br />
Nature Park by water and see how this<br />
amazing wetland ecosystem functions.<br />
Participants are required to paddle the<br />
entire distance <strong>of</strong> 4 miles. Trip begins and<br />
ends at Enatai Beach Park. Some paddling<br />
experience is required. Up to 3 people per<br />
canoe. Please dress for the weather. For<br />
ages 5+. Children and youth must have at<br />
least 1 adult present for every 2 children or<br />
youth. Please call 425-452-7225 with any<br />
questions. Min 2/Max 20<br />
Enatai Beach Park<br />
$14(R) $16(N) Age: 5Y and up<br />
65571 8:45am-12pm Sat May 05<br />
65592 8:45am-12pm Sun May 06<br />
65572 8:45am-12pm Sat May 12<br />
65593 8:45am-12pm Sun May 13<br />
65573 8:45am-12pm Sat May 19<br />
65594 8:45am-12pm Sun May 20<br />
65574 8:45am-12pm Sat May 26<br />
65595 8:45am-12pm Sun May 27<br />
65575 8:45am-12pm Sat Jun 02<br />
65596 8:45am-12pm Sun Jun 03<br />
65576 8:45am-12pm Sat Jun 09<br />
65597 8:45am-12pm Sun Jun 10<br />
65577 8:45am-12pm Sat Jun 16<br />
65598 8:45am-12pm Sun Jun 17<br />
65578 8:45am-12pm Sat Jun 23<br />
65599 8:45am-12pm Sun Jun 24<br />
65579 8:45am-12pm Sat Jun 30<br />
65600 8:45am-12pm Sun Jul 01<br />
65580 8:45am-12pm Sat Jul 07<br />
65601 8:45am-12pm Sun Jul 08<br />
65581 8:45am-12pm Sat Jul 14<br />
65602 8:45am-12pm Sun Jul 15<br />
65582 8:45am-12pm Sat Jul 21<br />
65603 8:45am-12pm Sun Jul 22<br />
65583 8:45am-12pm Sat Jul 28<br />
65604 8:45am-12pm Sun Jul 29<br />
65584 8:45am-12pm Sat Aug 11<br />
65605 8:45am-12pm Sun Aug 12<br />
65585 8:45am-12pm Sat Aug 18<br />
65606 8:45am-12pm Sun Aug 19<br />
65586 8:45am-12pm Sat Aug 25<br />
65607 8:45am-12pm Sun Aug 26<br />
COMMUNITY FARMS &<br />
GARDENS<br />
Preserved within the <strong>Bellevue</strong> Park System<br />
is over fifty acres <strong>of</strong> productive farmland,<br />
demonstration gardens, and historic farm<br />
buildings. Rich peat soils have provided<br />
growers with abundant crops for over<br />
100 years. Today, these farms and gardens<br />
continue to provide visitors the opportunity<br />
to purchase and pick fresh produce,<br />
learn about sound gardening practices, and<br />
experience <strong>Bellevue</strong>’s agricultural heritage.<br />
Call 425-452-7225 for information.<br />
2012 COMMUNITY GARDEN<br />
P-Patch InformationThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bellevue</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fers P-Patch garden plots to the community<br />
at two locations: The Lake Hills<br />
Greenbelt Ranger Station and Crossroads<br />
Park. Each plot measures approximately<br />
400 square feet and water is supplied on<br />
site. Returning gardeners apply in January.<br />
New gardeners please contact Laura Harper<br />
for more information and to be added to<br />
our mailing list. Seasonal and year-round<br />
p-patches <strong>of</strong>fered. Information: 425-452-<br />
7225 or email LHarper@ bellevuewa.gov.<br />
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES<br />
Various ongoing environmental stewardship<br />
volunteer opportunities exist with<br />
<strong>Bellevue</strong> Parks & Community Services.<br />
Help restore your local parks, lead tours<br />
and share your knowledge with the community,<br />
or work on special projects. For a<br />
full listing please visit us on line at<br />
http://www.bellevuewa.gov/environmentalvolunteering.htm<br />
or contact Alexandra<br />
DySard at 425-452-4195.<br />
Here are just a few <strong>of</strong> the opportunities:<br />
• Canoe Guide Naturalist<br />
• Natural Resource Week Educators<br />
• Scout Leadership Service Project<br />
• Environmental Education Center<br />
Docent<br />
• Eco Fridays and Stewardship Saturday<br />
Events<br />
• Master Naturalist Training Program<br />
• ... and much, much more!<br />
EASTSIDE HERITAGE CENTER VOLUNTEERS<br />
Various opportunities including Historic<br />
Winters House Host, assisting with educational<br />
outreach, collections, marketing,<br />
special events and more. Must be 18.<br />
Information: Eastside Heritage Center,<br />
425-450-1049<br />
BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN<br />
<strong>Bellevue</strong> Botanical Garden<br />
BBG relies heavily on volunteers to help<br />
in many roles at the Garden. We love our<br />
volunteers! Please call 425-452-2750 for<br />
more information, job descriptions and<br />
qualifications.<br />
Opportunities are available in the following<br />
areas:<br />
• Horticultural Assistants – Ongoing or<br />
Occasional Work Party participants<br />
• Docents<br />
• Living Lab Teacher Assistants<br />
• Gift Shop<br />
• Special events<br />
• Newsletter Distribution<br />
• Occasional Office Help<br />
• Fundraising / Auction Help<br />
• Garden d’Lights Installation and Work<br />
Parties<br />
• Plant Records and Documentation<br />
BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN<br />
DOCENT TRAINING<br />
Feb. 16 – Apr. 12, weekly on Thursdays, 9<br />
am – 12:30 pm<br />
Learn, lead and share your gardening<br />
passion by becoming a <strong>Bellevue</strong> Botanical<br />
Garden Society Docent. The classes<br />
are informative, fun and free. For more<br />
information: call 425-451-3755 or email:<br />
bbgs<strong>of</strong>fice@bellevuebotanical.org.<br />
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