In-person craft and conserve classes! Join Bellevue Utilities this summer at Bellevue Botanical Garden for a handful of free Fun Friday (and one terrific Tuesday!) Greener Living workshops. Make eco-friendly crafts to take home while learning about a variety of topics to protect our natural resources. All ages are welcome! Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Prefer to learn from the comfort of your own home? Bellevue Utilities is also offering a series of virtual classes on additional environmental topics listed below.
Participants are welcome to attend a single class or any combination of the classes. In-person attendees will receive take-home tools. Attendees for virtual classes will receive electronic materials and resources.
Registration is required for all classes. To register and receive class details, email recycle@bellevuewa.gov or call Sam Wilder at 206-949-1787.
Registration is first come, first served.
Classes and dates offered
How to... Sort Everything! Compost, Recycle, Garbage and Hazardous Items
Learn where common items belong: recycle, compost or garbage. Find out how to handle unusual items and how to properly dispose of potentially hazardous items.
- Wednesday, June 26, 6-7 p.m. - Virtual via Zoom
- Wednesday, August 7, 6-7 p.m. - Virtual via Zoom
Greener Living Fun Friday: Composting at Home
Learn how to set up composting collection at home, what can be included and what happens to our old food scraps! Plant a plant to take home in composted soil. All ages welcome.
- Friday, June 28, 12-1 p.m. - In person at Bellevue Botanical Garden Education Center
How to...Make Your Own Non-Toxic Cleaners
Watch live demos on how to make your own cleaners. Learn how to choose more environmentally and healthier choices when shopping.
- Wednesday, July 10, 6-7 p.m. - Virtual via Zoom
How to...Use Online Tools for Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Composting
Discover extremely useful online tools and resources. Topics include how to identify and dispose of hazardous items, how to live more sustainably, what goes in recycling and compost, and how to reduce waste.
- Wednesday, July 17, 6-7 p.m. - Virtual via Zoom
Greener Living Fun Friday: Repurpose, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Find out how to reuse common items at home to make fun new items, as well as how to reduce waste in the first place! Make a recycled paper craft to take home. All ages welcome.
- Friday, July 19, 12-1 p.m. - In person at Bellevue Botanical Garden Education Center
How to...Reduce Plastic Use and Learn about the State Plastics Law
Deepen your knowledge on this rapidly changing topic of single-use plastics and learn how you can help reduce global impact.
- Wednesday, July 24, 6-7 p.m. - Virtual via Zoom
Greener Living Fun Friday: Healthy Home Tips and Safer Cleaning
Learn simple and easy ways to clean at home with safe, household items. Make a non-toxic hand soap and/or all-purpose cleaner to take home. All ages welcome.
- Friday, August 2, 12-1 p.m. - In person at Bellevue Botanical Garden Education Center
How to...Easily Repair Common Household Items
Receive resources and tips for repairing common broken household items to save money, time and reduce waste.
- Friday, August 16, 6-7 p.m. - Virtual via Zoom
Greener Living: Reduce Wasted Food in Your Kitchen
Receive tools to reduce wasted food. Discover easy tricks to keep food fresh and use it all. Special focus on the multiple ways to use mason jars for making food last.
- Tuesday, August 20, 12-1 p.m. - In person at Bellevue Botanical Garden Education Center