Special Events

Nature and the Book: Meet a Curator Curator Jane Carlin will be in the Residence and available to show highlights of the Nature and [...]

The Artist’s View: Two Days of Spring Eco Sketching  Join Visiting Nature Illustrator, Zebith Thalden for a very special immersive opportunity. In this two-day [...]

Walk with a Horticulturist Join Bob Braid, Caretaker and Senior Horticulturist to learn about spring favorites on this guided tour. WHERE Meet at the [...]

Nature Through Your Lens: A Phone Photography Workshop Join renowned photographer Baqi Kopelman for a fun, hands-on workshop that will unlock the full potential [...]

Forest Bathing for Kids Enjoy a magical forest bathing experience designed especially for young children with certified Forest Therapy Guide Tina Guldhammer Frei. This [...]

Covert Living: Fungi on Parade Walk Explore the hidden world of fungi life with Joseph Zapotosky, of the Puget Sound Mycological Society, on a [...]

Join us April 27th for family-friendly Earth Day FUN! This is a great way for the whole family to participate in land stewardship. Earth [...]

Japanese Garden Tour See the Japanese Garden through the eyes of its caretaker, Bob Braid. Bob has been tending the garden for many years [...]

Tintype Family Portraits A Mother’s Day gift to remember! Tintype photographer and current Creative Resident, Megan Karson, will be on site creating unique handmade [...]

Treat Your Mom to a Special Day at Bloedel Reserve! Join us on Sunday, May 11th, for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration with a variety [...]

Forest Bathing for Kids Enjoy a magical forest bathing experience designed especially for young children with certified Forest Therapy Guide Tina Guldhammer Frei. This [...]

Boisterous Blooms Walk with Andy Moss The Rhododendron Glen is dressed in its finest blooms in May! Join Andy Moss of our Horticulture and [...]

Plein Air Painting for Beginners with Gigi Godfrey Painting on location allows artists to capture the emotional and sensory spirit of a moment in [...]

Foraging for Imagery: Generative Poetry Workshop and Walk with Creative Resident Laura Villareal Humans are naturally metaphor seeking, but in this hectic and distraction-riddled [...]

Wild Times Meadow Walk with Haley Wiggins Join Gardens South Manager Haley Wiggins for an eye-popping tour of the Buxton Bird Marsh and Pollinator [...]

Plein Air Open Painting Day See the grounds in a new light on this facilitated open painting day. Plein Air Artist Fatima Young will [...]

Picture Perfect: Creative Phone Photography for Nature Lovers Join renowned photographer Baqi Kopelman for a fun, hands-on workshop that will unlock the full potential [...]

Follow the Sun Solstice Walk Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, a forest therapy or “forest bathing” walk is designed to help [...]