Learn More from our Staff

Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer. Seasonal topics range from pollinator meadow design to irrigation, mulching to pruning, these walks are a chance to go deeper, ask an expert, and enjoy the gardens in a new way. Each month brings a new topic aligned with our Horticulture & Design Pillar.

September Focus Walk: Ferns of the Reserve with John Van den Meerendonk 

Volunteer John Van den Meerendonk, leads a fern focused walk through Bloedel Reserve. John is a charter member and past president of the Hardy Fern Society as well as an early employee of Bloedel Reserve, where he continues to volunteer. He is known as an expert in all things fern-related! John designed the Fern Garden at the Bainbridge Public Library and has been involved with Heronswood, Islandwood, and Bloedel Reserve. He currently offers botanical consultation to private clients.

Saturday, September 23 at 10:45 AM; Meet at the Arrival Garden Plaza for your walk. Limit to 12 participants.

Cost:
Members–$10
Members, please sign in for your discount.

Non-members–One admission price only (Regular Adult + $10) includes price of admission.