"Outfoxed! And Other Opportunistic Creatures" - A ranger program at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center (MSEEC) in Bellevue - Sunday, April 12th 2015 from 2-3pm

"Outfoxed! And Other Opportunistic Creatures"

" Many opportunistic animals have adapted to living in urban areas. Learn what these awesome creatures have that gives them the edge in a not-so-natural environment, and what we can do to help them to live natural and healthy lives. "

For more info. go here.

Ranger Program: Creatures of the Night at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue - Sunday, February 15th 2015 from 2-3pm

Learn all about the nocturnal animals in our area!

" At night when people go to sleep, the forest comes to life! Many nocturnal creatures make their home in the northwest and have amazing adaptations that allow them to succeed in a world with no light. Whether it's a group of bats, a silent owl, or even a sneaky raccoon, the world of darkness is a fascinating place! "

For more info. go here.

"Clash: Encounters of Bears and Wolves" (Nature Movie) at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue - Friday, January 30th 2015 from 5-6pm

Check out a free movie with the kiddos!

" In Yellowstone's vast and complex kingdom, two dominant predators reign supreme: the grizzly bear and the wolf. Size and power square off against speed and teamwork, as mighty grizzly bears contend with powerful packs of wolves for control of the food supply. We'll provide the popcorn! "

For more info. go here.

Two fun and educational events in Bellevue tomorrow if you want to get out of the rain with the little ones - Sunday, March 9th 2014 - One at 2pm, one at 2:30 pm - Various locations.

Two fun events to get out of the house tomorrow afternoon, but stay out of the rain and enjoy with the littles!

Dinosaurs and Other Creature Features" (Children's Movie)  Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center from 2-2:30 " Travel back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the earth!  Then learn about some of the world's  creepiest creatures like spiders, ants and more.  Running time is 30 minutes. " For more info. go here.

Mercer's Minnows (Ranger Program)  Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center from 2-3pm " Did you know that a few times each spring, scores of foot-long minnows travel up the Mercer  Slough on the way to their spawning beds in Kelsey Creek?  Come learn more about their fascinating  journey and watersheds in general.  We'll play a fun peamouth minnow game! " For more info. go here.

"Herons" - A ranger program at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue - Sunday, November 10th 2013 at 2pm

Take the kids and learn all about the Heron during this fun ranger program!

" Did you know that the Mercer Slough Nature Park is home to a great blue heron rookery?  We'll learn what makes the Slough such a great home for these long-legged birds. "

This is an all ages event!


For more info. go here.

Free Movie "Nature: An Original Duckumentary" at Mercer Slough Environmental Educational Center in Bellevue - Friday, May 31st 2013 at 5pm

Go and see a free, educational movie recommended for kids ages 5 and up!

" This program follows a wood duck family as a male and female create a bond, migrate together across thousands of miles, nurture and protect a brood of chicks, then come full circle as they head to their wintering grounds.  Popcorn provided! "


For more info. go here.

Mercer's Minnows - A Ranger Program at Mercer Slough Environmental and Education Center in Bellevue - Sunday, May 5th 2013 from 2-2:30pm

Go and learn about the minnows in this fun nature program!

" Did you know that a few times each spring, scores of foot-long minnows travel up the Mercer Slough on their way to their spawning beds in Kelsey Creek?  Come learn more about their fascinating journey and watersheds in general.  We'll play a fun peamouth minnow game! "


For more info. go here.

Free Movie "Nature's Most Amazing Events: The Great Feast" at Mercer Slough Environmental Educational Center in Bellevue - Friday, April 26th 2013 at 5pm

Go and see a free, educational movie recommended for kids ages 8 and up!

" The annual plankton boom of Alaska's coastal waters attracts humpback whales and sea lions, who must avoid predatory killer whales.  Approximately 50 minutes.  Popcorn provided! "

For more info. go here.

Three FREE Nature Films in Bellevue - Two on Friday, January 25th and One on Saturday, January 26th 2013 - Various Times/Locations - For Tweens and up - NO RSVP required

"Christmas in Yellowstone" (movie) Date(s): 1/25/2013 - 1/25/2013 Weekday(s): Friday Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue WA Contact: 425-452-4195 Summary: Celebrate the beauty and wonders of the season in one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.  Here are sights that only a fraction of Yellowstone's almost three million visitors each year are privileged to see.  This mesmerizing program captures winter in the wilderness in all of its splendor.  Running time is 52 minutes. Ages:  Appropriate for ages 12 years and older. Cost:  Free!  Donations will be gratefully accepted. Pre-registration:  Not requried. Info:  425-452-4195

Title: "Nature's Most Amazing Events: The Great Melt" (movie) Date(s): 1/25/2013 - 1/25/2013 Weekday(s): Friday Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, Douglas Fir Community Room, 1625 118th Avenue SE, Bellevue WA Contact: 425-452-2565 Summary: Each season, as the ever-thinning Arctic ice recedes, polar bears face a daunting challenge.  Running time is approximately 50 minutes.  We'll provide the popcorn! Ages:  Best for ages 8 years and older. Cost:  Free! Pre-registration:  Not required. Info:  mseec@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-2565.

Title: "Land of the Lost Wolves" Screening (movie) Date(s): 1/26/2013 - 1/26/2013 Weekday(s): Saturday Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue WA Contact: 425-452-4195 Summary:   Join us for a free screening of "Land of the Lost Wolves," the amazing BBC documentary about the return of wolves to the Washington Cascades.  We will watch clips from the film along with new footage.  Conservation Northwest representative Kit McGurn will be on hand to discuss the film and answer questions. Ages:  14 years and older. Cost:  Free! Pre-registration:  Not required. Info:  425-452-4195

Free Movie "Planet Earth - Great Plains" at Mercer Slough Environmental Educational Center in Bellevue - Friday, November 30th 2012 at 5pm

Go and see a free, educational movie recommended for kids ages 8 and up!


" Trek to one of Earth's largest land habitats, where vast open spaces play host to the biggest groups of animals in the world.  From the 2,000-mile migration undertaken by three million caribou in the Arctic Tundra, to a pride of 30 starving lions hunting elephants, "Great Plains" reveals the most impressive migrations and the boldest hunts on the planet.  Approximately 50 minutes.  Popcorn provided! "


For more info. go here.

Mercer's Minnows - A Free Ranger Program at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue - Friday, November 2nd 2012 at 2pm

Go and check out the BIG "little fish" aka minnows!

" Did you know that a few times each spring, hundreds of foot-long minnows travel up the Mercer Slough on their way to their spawning beds in Kelsey Creek? Come learn more about their fascinating journey and watersheds in general. "

Recommended for kids ages 5 and up!


For more info. go here.

"Planet Earth - Caves" - Free Movie at Mercer Slough Environmental and Educational Center in Bellevue - Friday, October 26th 2012 from 5-6pm

Learn all about the secret life of "cave dwellers"!

" Descend into a habitat not directly driven by sunlight, and discover some of the most peculiar creatures on Earth.  From Borneo's Deer Cave, where five million bats roost, to cave swiftlets that build nests out of saliva, "Caves" digs deep into an underground world where few people have ventured.  Approximately 50 minutes.  Popcorn provided! "

Recommended for kids ages 8 and up.


For more info. go here.

Fish Ladder Fun at Mercer Slough Fish Ladder in Bellevue - Sunday, October 14th 2012 from 2-3pm

Check out the Fish Ladder at Mercer Slough!

" Salmon are running this time of year, so take the opportunity to learn something new about them! Join a Mercer Slough park ranger for an informal, question-and-answer session at the fish ladder.  We may just see some salmon on their journey upstream. "

Recommended for kids ages 5 and up.


For more info. go here.

"Planet Earth - Fresh Water" - Free movie at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center - Friday, September 28th 2012 at 5pm

	See a free and educational film with the kids!
	Movies at Mercer Slough: "Planet Earth - Fresh Water":

" Follow rivers as they course from mountains to the sea, nourishing unique and dramatic wildlife.  From the world's deepest lake inhabited by the only species of freshwater seal, to a stunning look at the world's highest waterfall, "Fresh Water" offers a unique perspective on the secret lives teeming in our purest waters.  Approximately 50 minutes.  Popcorn provided! "

Recommended for kids ages 8 years and older.


For more info. go here.

Bird Nests - A free Ranger Program at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center - Friday, September 14th 2012 at 2pm

Take the kids and learn all about the homes birds build for their offspring!

" The breeding season is wrapping up, but come see some of the fascinating nests that Mercer Slough's birds built this season.  We'll talk about what nests are, what they do and how you can help birds right here in Bellevue!  Join us after the program for a game of nest hide-and-seek. "

Recommended for kids ages 5 and up.


For more info. go here.

"Frogs - The Thin Green Line" - Free Movie at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center - Friday, July 27th 2012 from 5-6pm

Did you know this was happening? Check out the free movie and find out why.

" Amphibians are in trouble worldwide.  From Australia to North America, a mass extinction event is currently underway.  Explore the problem and see what scientists are doing about it.  Running time is approximately 60 minutes. "  Popcorn is provided!

Recommended for kids ages 10 years and older.


For more info. go here.

"Coyote and Wolves" Ranger Program at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue - Sunday, July 22nd 2012 at 2pm

Learn about coyotes and wolves at this fun and educational ranger program!

" Did you know that there are at least 50,000 coyotes that roam Washington State?  Urban coyote problems are growing, with the first recorded attack on a human in Washington in 2006 in Bellevue (coyotes had been deliberately fed by people).  Also, wolves are making a comeback in Washington!  Learn about coyote and wolf identification, ecology and how to prevent conflicts if you encounter a coyote or a wolf. "

Recommended for kids ages 12 years and up.

No registration is required.


For more info. call 425-452-2565 or go here.

"Wetland Mammals" - A Ranger Program at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center (MSEEC) in Bellevue - Thursday, July 12th 2012 at 2pm

Take your tweens and teens and check out the Wetland Mammals Ranger Program at MSEEC.

" The wetland habitats of the Mercer Slough are home to a variety of mammals. Just minutes from downtown Bellevue are some of the most interesting creatures in King County. Learn about beavers, otters, muskrats, and the other mammals that help make the Slough such a special place. "

Recommended for kids ages 8 and up.


For more info. go here.

"Wolves – A Legend Returns to Yellowstone" - a free movie presented at the Mercer Slough Environmental and Education Center (MSEEC) - Friday, June 29th 2012 at 5pm

Go and see another educational movie (this one is about wolves) in the Douglas Fir Community Room at the MSEEC!


" After decades of absence from America’s first National Park, gray wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone in the 1990s. The return brought excitement, but also controversy.  "

Movie is approximately 55 minutes long.

Recommended for kids ages 10+. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a free event and no registration is necessary.


For more info. go here.

"Hummingbirds – Magic in the Air" - a free movie presented at the Mercer Slough Environmental and Education Center (MSEEC) - Friday, May 25th 2012 at 5pm

I have been wanting to put up a hummingbird feeder because these birds are fascinating. You and the kids can learn all about them at the "Hummingbirds - Magic in the Air" movie at the MSEEC in Bellevue.

" Get an up-close view into the lives of hummingbirds, one of nature’s fastest creatures. Using high-speed cameras, behaviors that are otherwise impossible to appreciate come into full (and sometimes iridescent) light. Approx. 70 min. "

Recommended as best for ages 8+.

No registration necessary.


For more info. go here.