Bloedel Reserve Blog

Mushrooms at Work: The Red-belt Conk A common autumn sight at Bloedel Reserve in the fall is a mushroom called Red-belt Conk. Conks are “shelf” [...]

The Evolution of a Book: A Conversation with Lawrence Kreisman First published in 1988 by the Arbor Fund, The Bloedel Reserve: Gardens in the Forest [...]

Christa Ebert, Uno Lady, Musician & Mixed Media Artist In residence, October 31 - November 20 We’re excited to welcome Christa Ebert, a musician and [...]

November 2025 LATIN NAME: Usnea spp. COMMON NAME: Beard Lichen FAMILY: Parmeliaceae (Kingdom Fungi) TYPE: Fruticose Lichen LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Boardwalk Trail & Moss [...]

Byron Au Yong, Composer and Educator In residence, September 29th - October 15 Welcome Back! We are excited to welcome back composer and educator Byron [...]

October 2025 LATIN NAME: Hedychium sp. COMMON NAME: Ginger Lily FAMILY: Zingiberaceae TYPE: Herbaceous perennial LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden & Rhododendron Glen ORIGIN: [...]

A Gracious Residence with a Lasting Legacy As a docent at the Residence, I can attest to the sense of awe visitors experience the moment [...]

From the Archives: Bloedel Welcomes a Star Since the Bloedel Reserve first opened its gates, it has welcomed thousands of visitors. Each guest is appreciated, [...]

Your Gifts at Work: Growing Programs, Gardens, and Community Nonprofits are the cornerstones of communities, offering essential and specialized services and spaces. They are sustained [...]

Getting Ready for Fall in the Gardens As the days shorten and the light takes on a softer glow, the gardens at Bloedel Reserve begin [...]

The Rhythm of Blooms: Tending Bloedel’s Cut Flower Garden Bloedel’s cut flower garden is a 2,500 sq. ft. garden located outside the main guest grounds [...]

Rare Sightings of Great Horned Owls at Bloedel Reserve If you love birdwatching at Bloedel Reserve, this is an exciting time. Great Horned Owls are [...]