Special Events

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 [...]

Writing Through the Seasons: Summer Series Writing Through the Seasons is a new program designed for writers and non-writers to experience how landscapes inspire [...]

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 [...]