Volunteer Voices
Helen Muterspaugh
March 16, 2023
We had an opportunity to meet with one of our longstanding volunteer docents, Helen Muterspaugh. Helen came to the […]
Composting
Have you ever wondered how our state-of-the-art compost facility works? Our 2023 Horticulture & Design summer interns each chose a topic they felt passionate […]
Winter Wonders
Wonder abounds at the Reserve this year December 2-31
Winter Wonders is a fun, community oriented, outdoor Bloedel Reserve tradition […]
Forest Management
Bloedel Reserve is developing a Forest Management Plan in collaboration with Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) in 2023-2024 to care for not only the […]
November In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
This special edition focuses on the wonders of fall in the plant kingdom: the mysterious world of carnivorous plants, the prickly secrets of […]
November Plant of the Month
November 2023–Vitis davidii
Common Name: David’s Grape, Spiny Vitis
Family: Vitaceae
Type: Deciduous Vine
Origin: East Asia, China
Location at Bloedel Reserve: The […]
Interpretation & Planning
Interpretation will always be a work in progress. (Luckett, 2007)
Interpretation is a mission-based communication process that enriches our lives through engaging emotions, enhancing experiences […]
October in the Gardens
October in the Gardens
We had an opportunity to meet with one of our longstanding volunteer docents, Helen Muterspaugh. Helen came to the […]
October In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
The onslaught of rains heralds the autumn season and brings much needed moisture to the plants and trees. Visit the Reserve mid-October to […]
October Plant of the Month
October 2023–Parrotia persica
Latin Name: Parrotia persica
Common Name: Persian Ironwood
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Type: Deciduous tree
Origin: Northern Iran, Caucacus
Location at Bloedel Reserve: Birch Garden and Mid […]