Bloedel Reserve Blog
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Latest Posts
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 Residence Garden [...]
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 [...]
UP Lift: Collaborations with Nature
A Celebration of Creativity at Bloedel Reserve October 1-7, 2023 See a list of daily events below and sign up for workshops that require registration [...]
Bloedel Reserve Blog
October in the Gardens We had an opportunity to meet with one of our longstanding volunteer docents, Helen Muterspaugh. Helen came to the [...]
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 [...]
Volunteer Voices
Iwona Sakrejda February 21, 2023 My Anchor Iwona Sakrejda has been volunteering at Bloedel Reserve since 2015, and last week her commitment to [...]
Volunteer Voices
Christine Goodson October 12, 2022 The Pacific Northwest has been described as a “place to spark our senses.” Being a volunteer at Bloedel, [...]
Volunteer Voices
Martha Rogers, Volunteer Interview August 16, 2022 by Kimi Kinoshita Naturally curious and one who looks for the beauty in things, Martha Rogers [...]
Volunteer Voices
Carole Nelson, Volunteer Interview April 8, 2022 by Kimi Kinoshita Carole Nelson found herself volunteering at the Bloedel Reserve after participating in the [...]