Inspired by Nature, Shaped in Glass: Stephanie Tayengco
Meet Community Creative Stephanie Tayengco
Spore project
I work in glass, using a torch to melt and sculpt […]
November Plant of the Month
November 2026
LATIN NAME: Chrysanthemum ‘Snow Dome’
COMMON NAME: Snow Dome Chrysanthemum
FAMILY: Asteraceae
TYPE: Herbaceous perennial
ORIGIN: […]
A Legacy of Philanthropy
A Legacy of Philanthropy
As a docent in the Residence, I am continually struck by visitors’ admiration for Prentice and Virginia Bloedel’s extraordinary generosity in […]
Oct Creative Resident Aishvarya Arora
Aishvarya Arora, Poet, Teaching Artist, Cultural Organizer
In residence, Oct. 23-Nov. 15
This October, Aishvarya Arora joins Bloedel […]
Connections Across the Country
Connections Across the Country: Bloedel Reserve and Old Saybrook, CT
–Written by Jane Carlin, Archives Volunteer
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of meeting Emma […]
Birds, Plants and Place: Abbie Birmingham
For artist Abbie Birmingham, a love of plants, place, and the natural world comes together through […]
October Plant of the Month
October 2026
LATIN NAME: Cercidiphyllum japonicum
COMMON NAME: Katsura
FAMILY: Cercidiphyllaceae
TYPE: Deciduous Tree
ORIGIN: China, Japan
Sept Creative Resident Sierra Pete
Sierra Pete, Multi-disciplinary Artist
In residence, Sept. 25-Oct. 16
This September, Sierra Pete joins Bloedel Reserve as our […]
20th Annual Garden Party
Bloedel Reserve’s 20th Annual Garden Party
–Written by Evan Meyer, President and CEO
We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring […]
When the World Reveals Itself Again
When the World Reveals Itself Again: A Researcher’s Year of Walking (and Walking With) at Bloedel Reserve
Guest post […]