Bloedel Reserve in the News

Recent Coverage

2025

Curating with Purpose, by Connie Bye–PNW Bainbridge Magazine, Spring 2025

Grief in the Gardens, by Robin Gaphni–Tideland Magazine, Spring 2025

BI ‘Stroll & Roll’ event supports mobility impaired community, by Molly Hetherwick–Bainbridge Island Review, January 2025

2024

Ralph Monro: My Favorite Places, TV Washington, November 2024

Visit the 10 best botanical gardens and arboretums bursting with fall color by Sharon Nolan–10 Best/USA Today, October 2024

Flames of future: Bloedel runs 1st controlled burn on BI by Molly Hetherwick–Bainbridge Island Review, September 2024

Who’s ready for a family squash hunt on Bainbridge Island?!, Everett Herald, August 2024

Two Ways To Explore The Charms Of Bainbridge Island, Scenic WA, July 2024

This garden party is good for body and soul … and community! Seattle Weekly, July 2024

Suquamish tribal members now get free access to Bloedel Reserve by Jon Anderson–Suquamish News, May 2024

‘An exciting moment in time:’ Bloedel Reserve nourishes forest for the future–Kitsap Daily Herald, April 2024

Newt crossing guards help BI amphibians survive by Molly Hetherwick–Bainbridge Island Review, March 2024

2023

Artist and audience sing along with the forest by Shin Yu Pai–University of Washington Magazine, December 2023

Elevate your autumn experience at Bloedel Reserve–Everett Daily Herald, September 25, 2023

Explore one of the best public gardens in the country at Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island–Produced by KING5.com/Evening, July 31 2023

Discover the Beauty of Summer at Bloedel Reserve–Seattle Times, July 2023

Moss, the brilliant green icon of the Pacific Northwest, and the microscopic world it supports Produced by David Albright for the Seattle Channel, March 2023

An Ancient Land Offers Fresh Inspiration by Connie McDougall–3rd Act Magazine, March 2023

2022

Rewilding Bloedel by Paula MacKay–Tideland Magazine, December 2022

Washington State Travel Excursion Radio Spot by Patrice Raplee–October 2022

Find bliss on Washington’s Bainbridge Island: A guide to experiencing the island by Jean Chen Smith–USA Today, October 2022

Bainbridge Island Cooperative Weed Management–Salish Magazine, Summer 2022

What’s the buzz at Bloedel Reserve?–Kitsap Daily News, Peninsula Daily News, July 2022

Guardians of the Gardens: The Folks Behind the Flora at Bloedel Reserve, by George Soltes –PNW Bainbridge, June 2022

BI’s popular Bloedel Reserve transforms entrance — Bainbridge Island Review, May 2022

Planted Episode 5: Bloedel Reserve Moss & Compost — Bainbridge-Kitsap Access Television, May 2022

At Bloedel Reserve, first impressions are better than ever — Everett Herald,  April, 2022

In Gratitude: Healthcare workers enjoy day of rejuvenation at Bloedel Reserve — Seattle Weekly, March, 2022

2021

Bloedel staff and Bainbridge firefighters tried to burn a meadow last week. Here’s why. — Kitsap Sun, October 25, 2021

Greet Spring with a Visit to a Public Garden — New York Times, March 21, 2021

Bloedel Reserve Helps Strolls for Well-Being Participants Discover the Healing Power of Nature Closer to Home — Pacific NW Magazine, Seattle Times, January 21, 2021

2020

Latitudes: An Oasis of Beauty & Serenity Awaits at Bloedel Reserve — The Woodinville Weekly, NWnews.com, October 20, 2020

Three Ways to Spend the Day (and Stay) on Bainbridge Island — RedTricycle.com, July 16, 2020

Accolades

One of the 10 Best Botanical Gardens in North America
USA Today, 2020

Best of Bainbridge Island, 2022
Best Tourist Attraction & Best Earth Friendly Organization

Best of Bainbridge Island, 2021
Best Tourist Attraction & Best Hiking Trails

Best of Bainbridge Island, 2020
Best Tourist Attraction & Best Hiking Trails

Best of Kitsap County, 2020
Best Tourist Attraction & Best Hiking Trails

In Community

Puget Sound Public Gardens

This website was created to bring together a listing of public gardens in the Puget Sound region as a gateway resource for garden visitors. Read more about Bloedel Reserve and other local gardens here.

More About Bloedel Reserve

Bloedel Reserve, located on Bainbridge Island, just west of downtown Seattle, is an internationally known experiential public garden and forest preserve. Visitors stroll along groomed trails through approximately 140 acres of sculpted landscapes, gardens, wildlife habitats, forests, ponds, and meadows. Bloedel Reserve is open year-around, Tuesday-Sunday, rain or shine and closed Mondays. Check Hours & Admission Prices for seasonal hours.

Timed tickets can be purchased online at bloedelreserve.org/tickets.

Bloedel Reserve Scenic Washington listing details.