From Our Backyard to Yours

6/19/2020 — Welcome to this week’s “virtual visit” to Bloedel Reserve.

japanese garden at Bloedel ReserveA Special Juneteenth Message from Bloedel Reserve

In recognition of and response to recent events affecting our community, our nation, and the world, Executive Director Ed Moydell and Board of Trustees President Chuck Little offer this special message addressing Bloedel Reserve’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Read more here.

Nature & Well Being:
Strolls at Home Week 10

The theme for this week’s stroll is Reflection. How many ways does the natural world provide opportunities for reflection? What happens when you take the time to reflect on where you are? Where you’ve been? Where you are going?

Conservation & Stewardship:
Old Trees, Stumps & Logs

Old trees, stumps, and logs play an important role in the ecosystem at Bloedel Reserve, providing texture, beauty, habitat, and history to the various landscapes and gardens. Read more about some of the beautiful specimens you can spot on a walk around the Reserve.

Creativity & Inspiration:
Pathways with Mike and Laura Bartunek — Week 2

June Creative Residents Mike and Laura Bartunek continue their conversations about the creative process, this week confronting the challenges of seeing things in a new way and breaking free from familiar habits and techniques.
Follow their weekly Pathways explorations here: Week 1; Week 2.

Laura Bartunek Bloedel_Week 2_Process
Mike Bartunek Mid Pond 2

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Ask Us

Is there something about Bloedel Reserve you’d like us to highlight here? Some burning question you’ve always wanted to ask our horticultural team? Let us know. Send us an email at in**@bl************.org.

Moss Garden New Logs

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