Join our annual member meeting at Bellevue University with the Green Bellevue for a review of the year’s efforts and to discuss and give input on future projects and upcoming events.

Green Bellevue meetings are casual, we welcome anyone seeking to ensure a cleaner, greener environment. Meetings are held in the Humanities building, in the room across from the Criss Auditorium. Check back for new additions to the program and agenda.

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!

Do you look at your backyard or nearby greenspace, and wonder if it could serve a higher purpose? Do you wish you had the know-how to turn that green wall of shrubs into a pollinator paradise? Do you want to learn about savanna and prairie restoration?

Join Fontenelle Forest Biologist, Kayla Johnson, at Fontenelle Forest’s Backyard Habitat series to for inspiration, guidance and practical tips to help you create a vibrant and thriving native plant garden! 

This series is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge to cultivate native plant gardens right in their own backyards. Each session will explore a different topic to help you create and maintain a thriving native plant garden! Join us on this journey to reconnect with nature and create a haven for biodiversity in your own backyard.

September 29th - Sustainable Landscaping Stroll

Take a walk at Neale Woods with Fontenelle Forest’s lead biologist to explore best practices for implementing and maintaining native plantings in your backyard.

Register at https://fontenelleforest.org/event/backyard-habitats/

SAVE THE DATE! Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland is hosting their second annual Milkweed and Cookies event at Bellevue University! They will have a sign-up available soon for the first 150 households to receive a FREE 12-pack of native plants designed for either a Shade or Sun Garden. There will be vendors and optional presentations that you may attend to learn more about native plant gardening. This event is family-friendly, so make sure to plan to attend! Follow the event on FaceBook.

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Do you look at your backyard or nearby greenspace, and wonder if it could serve a higher purpose? Do you wish you had the know-how to turn that green wall of shrubs into a pollinator paradise? Do you want to learn about savanna and prairie restoration?

Join Fontenelle Forest Biologist, Kayla Johnson, at Fontenelle Forest’s Backyard Habitat series to for inspiration, guidance and practical tips to help you create a vibrant and thriving native plant garden! 

This series is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge to cultivate native plant gardens right in their own backyards. Each session will explore a different topic to help you create and maintain a thriving native plant garden! Join us on this journey to reconnect with nature and create a haven for biodiversity in your own backyard.

September 15th - Intro to Prairie and Savanna Restoration

Take a walk at Neale Woods with Fontenelle Forest’s lead biologist, to learn about the restoration process that is enhancing the health, habitat, and beauty of our urban nature preserve.

Register at https://fontenelleforest.org/event/backyard-habitats/

Green Bellevue Bee City USA leaders will meet volunteers at the First Interstate Bank on Galvin Road and review the skills and number of people for appropriate assignments. Then we will divide volunteers among the leaders and give directions to head to nearby designated parks. The work will include weeding, edging, mulching, planting & tidying up the gardens.  There will be something for all skill levels and abilities. Sign up here!

Questions? Contact nancys@greenbellevue.org or Ruthr@greenbellevue.org

Please join us for an update from OPPD's Sustainability Program Manager, Bridget Slavin. Bridget will be presenting an overview of OPPD's business unit on Sustainability that was created in 2023. She will also share about Greener Together, a program that connects community members and supports green initiatives, as well as some of the initiatives they plan to implement across their facilities.

In her role, Bridget supports the development and implementation of OPPD’s sustainability strategy by developing strategic initiatives in support of specific carbon and cost/avoidance goals. Before moving into her current role in 2023, Bridget was a Sustainability Manager for Valmont Industries. Bridget holds a bachelors in Sustainable Energy Technology and Business Administration from Creighton University. She is also a resident of Bellevue.

Green Bellevue meetings are casual, we welcome anyone seeking to ensure a cleaner, greener environment. Meetings are held at Bellevue University in the Humanities building, Room 202, across from the Criss Auditorium. Check back for new additions to the program and agenda.

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 8-12 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners.

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 8-12 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners.

Volunteers to meet at Whispering Timbers today for weeding, edging, and overall clean up of this beautiful pollinator garden.

Please ask questions to nancys@greenbellevue.org

Whispering Timbers Park is located at Childs Road East & Moore Drive, Bellevue, NE

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 8-12 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners.

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

Here is the map of the line-up and parade route:
http://goo.gl/maps/TdYcD
The lineup will begin on Bert Murphy at Mission Ave. and continue north on Lincoln Rd.

Our Line-up Spot is spot #56
Be in our lineup spot close to 9:30 am. Allow time for parking, walking and finding GB’s position.

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 8-12 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners.

Volunteers to meet at Whispering Timbers today for weeding, edging, and overall clean up of this beautiful pollinator garden.

Please ask questions to nancys@greenbellevue.org

Whispering Timbers Park is located at Childs Road East & Moore Drive, Bellevue, NE

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!

This annual event is organized by our partner, Bellevue Native Plant Society. Learn about pollinators and work being done in our community to help them! Kids can enjoy some free pollinator face painting and craft activities while the grown-ups can browse native plants for sale, learn about local orgs, and hang out with other cool adults!

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 8-12 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners.

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 8-12 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners.

The clean up for today has been cancelled due to the heat. We will reschedule!

Please ask questions to nancys@greenbellevue.org

Whispering Timbers Park is located at Childs Road East & Moore Drive, Bellevue, NE

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 8-12 for free native plants and education from Green Bellevue & our partners.

Join our monthly meeting at Bellevue University with special guest Dr. David Corbin who will lead a discussion on Omaha’s activity around plastic bag bans and going plastic free. The Plastic Free Foundation's Plastic Free July tackles plastic pollution with a month-long challenge that aims to encourage consumers to refuse single-use plastics and incorporate more sustainable alternatives into their lives.

Green Bellevue meetings are casual, we welcome anyone seeking to ensure a cleaner, greener environment. Meetings are held in the Humanities building, in the room across from the Criss Auditorium. Check back for new additions to the program and agenda.

The Bee City USA committee is formed this year! Our vision: Using the Bee City USA framework - chart a course for the City of Bellevue 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 at 7pm to learn more and participate in planning! Email admin@greenbellevue.org if you’d like to join us!

By planting native trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, you are helping to keep our local environment healthy, free of harmful invasive species, and attract helpful insects such as butterflies and bees. Check out the selection of native plants, and learn more from Fontenelle Forest’s staff about the importance of native plants and our restoration efforts!

This event is free to the public. No pre-registration is required.

*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED*

We will weed, edge beds, mulch, plant. Please RSVP or ask questions to nancys@greenbellevue.org

Join us tomorrow, June 13 at 3 PM at Everett Park to help do some planting and mulching at Everette Park city flower beds. Please bring gloves, tools for weeding, and clippers if possible.

Location: Everette Park - https://bit.ly/3K3jZIk

Since the last week of June is Pollinator Week, our June program is focused on Bees, Butterflies and Insects with the announcement of the Bellevue Bee City Pollinator Protector Pledge. We will have a special guest, Master Gardener and newly awarded Environment Champion, Steve Rothe to share about preparing the garden to become a bee habitat. Green Bellevue meetings are casual, we welcome anyone seeking to ensure a cleaner, greener environment. We meet on the main BU campus, Humanities building, room 202 across from the Criss Auditorium.

Do you look at your backyard or nearby greenspace, and wonder if it could serve a higher purpose? Do you wish you had the know-how to turn that green wall of shrubs into a pollinator paradise? Do you want to learn about savanna and prairie restoration?

Join Fontenelle Forest Biologist, Kayla Johnson, at Fontenelle Forest’s Backyard Habitat series to for inspiration, guidance and practical tips to help you create a vibrant and thriving native plant garden! 

This series is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge to cultivate native plant gardens right in their own backyards. Each session will explore a different topic to help you create and maintain a thriving native plant garden! Join us on this journey to reconnect with nature and create a haven for biodiversity in your own backyard.

June 2nd - Creating a Sustainable Landscape

In a classroom setting, discover an array of sustainable native plants, which add both function and beauty to your backyard or greenspace.

Register at https://fontenelleforest.org/event/backyard-habitats/

Join us at the Bellevue Farmers Market for our annual Zero Waste Recognition Picnic. You can shop on your own between 8am - 12pm and then join us at 12pm at the gazebo with a sack lunch (or buy some food at the market!). We’ll present Environment Champion Awards and recognize our speakers, sponsors, committee leaders and more! The event is expected to be over by approx 1:30pm.