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SUMMARY:Fall Strolls for Well-Being (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the trails as the leaves change…\nStrolls for Well-Being is a complimentary\, seasonal program at Bloedel Reserve that supports connection to nature through a series of 12 self-guided walks. \nWe invite anyone interested in finding new ways to nurture this connection to join the program. New participants receive a guidebook with instruction and inspiration for 12 distinct mindfulness-based walks through the Reserve. Each walk is built around themes such as awareness\, joy\, and gratitude\, and the walks are designed around the distinct garden spaces. \nParticipants become part of a small group that meets three times during the program\, for an orientation\, mid-point check-in\, and closing meeting. The meetings provide an opportunity to hear from others and share experiences. Everyone in the program receives a complimentary 6-month membership to Bloedel Reserve\, which provides timed ticket entrance when booked in advance. \nWHEN \nFall Strolls for Well-Being Program: September 9-November 18\, 2026 \nRegister for one of the two orientation sessions below to join the fall program. \nSept 9\, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Japanese Guest House \nSOLD OUT\nSept 12\, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Japanese Guest House \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/strolls-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Community Creatives in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:An Exhibition of the Reserve Through the Seasons\, Expressed by Community Creatives \nOn your next visit to the gardens\, stop into the Residence Living Room to view an exciting exhibit! Our Community Creatives have taken inspiration from the Reserve and put together this stunning exhibition to share what the Reserve means to them. They have spent this year immersed in the gardens\, taking the time to listen and observe and feel deeply what Bloedel Reserve offers. \nWorks by Community Creatives Virginia Hein\, Stephanie Tanyengco\, Laura Olesen-Berge\, Katy Gilmore\, and Donna Letterese will be on display. \nJoin us for an Artist Reception on Saturday\, September 26\, 2-4 pm for a chance to meet the artists and mingle.  \nWHERE   \nThis exhibit & artist reception will be in the Residence Living Room  \nWHEN   \nExhibit runs September 15 – November 15. \nArtist Reception September 26\, 2-4 pm \nCOST \nIncluded with admission (free for Members) \nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/community-creatives-in-bloom/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T213811Z
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SUMMARY:Squash Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of autumn at Bloedel Reserve. Wander the trails surrounded by brilliant fall color as you join our Annual Squash Hunt. \nPick up a map and search for decorative squash tucked throughout the gardens. Young explorers can grab a Passport from the Arrival Garden. With it in hand\, kids can stop at our new destinations signs along the way and create rubbings of each destination to complete their fall adventure. \nDon’t miss the Sheep Sheds—climb into the hay bales\, pose for fun photos\, and challenge friends to pumpkin tic-tac-toe or checkers. Stop by the Residence to guess the weight of the giant pumpkin. \nJoin us for pumpkin painting during our Fall Harvest Celebration on October 3 (11–4 PM) or Welcome Wednesday October 7 (1–4 PM). \nYour masterpiece will be entered in our Pumpkin Contest—entries will be displayed all month long\, with voting beginning October 8. The winner receives their choice of six guest admission passes or a complimentary Friends & Family Membership. \nAll Squash Hunt activities are included with the price of admission. Timed tickets are recommended. \nWHERE\nPick up your map and passport in the Arrival Garden. \nWHEN\nSept. 29 – Nov. 1 \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here \n\nThanks to Fat Turnip Farms  @FatTurnipFarms for supplying additional squash for our displays this year! \n\nSponsored by: \n \n 
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/squash-hunt-26/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260810T202257Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Garden Tour with Bob Braid
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Garden Tour with Bob Braid \nSee the Japanese Garden through the eyes of its longtime caretaker\, Bob Braid. Bob has been tending the garden for many years and has insights you won’t want to miss! The tour will last a little over an hour. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Arrival Garden \nWHEN\nOct 1\, 10:30 – 11:30 AM \nCOST\n$10 for Members\n$37 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/japanese-garden-tour-with-bob/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260908T161917Z
CREATED:20260820T213609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T161917Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Harvest Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun fall celebration of local farms\, food\, nature\, and community. Meet the farmers\, growers\, and makers who nourish our region\, discover their products\, and find new ways to support the people and producers who make our community special. \nHere’s what we have planned for the day: \n\nWander the trails surrounded by brilliant fall color.\nOne Two Kai and the Corrigan Sisters will be offering delicious pizza and crepes for purchase.\nBeer\, wine\, hot cocoa\, and apple cider will be available for purchase.\nVisit the booths of local farmers\, growers & makers.\nThe Puget Sound Mycological Society will showcase mushrooms and fungi guests can expect to see in our region at this time of year.\nLive music will be performed by the TNT Sextet from 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. They are a dynamic six-piece ensemble featuring two exceptional horn soloists and will provide a great soundtrack for the event.\nPick up a Squash Hunt map and search for decorative squash tucked throughout the gardens.\nYoung explorers can grab a Passport from the Arrival Garden. With it in hand\, kids can stop at our new destinations signs along the way and create rubbings of each destination to complete their fall adventure.\nDon’t miss the Sheep Sheds—climb into the hay bales\, pose for fun photos\, and challenge friends to pumpkin tic-tac-toe or checkers.\nPaint a pumpkin at the Sheep Sheds and your masterpiece will be entered in our Pumpkin Contest. Entries will be displayed all month long\, with voting beginning October 8.\nGuess the weight of the giant pumpkin while at the Residence.\nFire pits will be set up outside the Residence.\nLawn games will be available for guests.\n\nParticipating local producers & makers: \n\nBlue Tree Bainbridge\nButler Green Farms\nCoyote Farms\nMoss & Madder\nPeaceful Morning Farm\nPersephone Farm\nSuyematsu Farms\nVireo Farm\nWest Sound Floral Exchange\n\nPurchase your tickets today! \n$5 for Members\n$5 for Non-members\, plus admission \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here.
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/fall-harvest-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T123000
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SUMMARY:Level 2: Capture the Feeling: Phone Photography in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Capture the Feeling: Phone Photography in Nature – Level 2 \nFor those who already feel comfortable taking and editing photos on their phone\, this next-level workshop offers a deeper\, more creative experience. Whether you’ve taken our introductory session or have developed your skills independently\, this class is designed to help you refine your eye\, expand your technical choices\, and connect more intentionally with the images you create. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how to shape an image before the shutter clicks: how light\, distance\, and lens choice shift the story you’re telling. We’ll study the emotional weight of composition\, how to sense when an image wants to be wide or intimate\, quiet or bold. Most importantly\, we’ll focus on how to translate what moved you in the moment into a photograph that holds that feeling. \nYou’ll also learn nuanced editing techniques that enhance rather than overpower—tools to bring your creative vision into sharp\, expressive focus. This is photography as a form of attention\, connection\, and craft. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Japanese Guest House \nWHEN\nOct. 6\, 10:30-12:30 PM \nCOST\n$35 for Members\n$70 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here \nBaqi Kopelman: Photographer\, Filmmaker\, Storyteller \nBaqi Kopelman began his journey in photography in the 1980s\, mastering a wide range of techniques from pinhole cameras to the latest digital technologies. With a career spanning decades and disciplines\, he has worked in motion picture photography in Hollywood and excelled in still photography. Baqi has collaborated with renowned creatives such as Peter Arnell\, Herb Ritts\, and David LaChapelle\, with his work showcased across mediums—from the silver screen and television to billboards\, print\, and prestigious magazines. \nBaqi’s diverse portfolio includes architectural\, nature\, portrait\, documentary\, commercial\, product\, and aerial photography. His artistry has achieved iconic status\, including a memorable feature in Times Square\, where his work was displayed 10 stories tall. Recognized in The New York Times and Forbes\, Baqi’s contributions to photography reflect his dedication to the craft and his ability to connect with diverse audiences through his work. \nIn his workshops\, Baqi brings a deep passion for creative storytelling and the art of image-making. His approach emphasizes the subjective essence of photography\, particularly when exploring the natural world\, inspiring participants to translate their unique perspectives into compelling visual art.
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/capture-the-feeling-oct26/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T170000
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SUMMARY:October Welcome Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Wednesday\nJoin us on Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 for Welcome Wednesday\, a pay-what-you-wish community day at Bloedel Reserve. All are welcome to explore our trails and gardens and experience the transformative power of nature. No matter the season\, there’s always something new just around the corner. \nWelcome Wednesday Details: \n\nTimed tickets should be reserved online in advance of your visit to avoid entry delays on busy days\nDonations of any amount may be added to your ticket reservation to help support the mission and operations of Bloedel Reserve\n\nThank you to our monthly sponsor organizations!
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/welcome-wednesday-oct2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T192044Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation 10/7
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Meditation with Alexa Rosenthal: Nature\, Meditation & Sound\nNature provides the perfect setting for us to connect; to ourselves\, to the earth\, and to each other. Meditation is an invitation to practice compassionate awareness and acceptance of who we are and what is.  Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bloedel Reserve\, Alexa will lead a mindfulness meditation in the Japanese Guest House incorporating poetry that speaks to the wisdom inherent in nature and sound bowls whose melodic vibrations can contribute to healing and deep relaxation. \nPlease dress comfortably and plan to meditate for at least 30 minutes\, seated in a chair.  \nWHERE   \nThis event is held indoors at the Japanese Guest House   \nWHEN   \nOctober 7\, 11:15-12 PM \nCOST \n$20 Members\n$20 Non-members. On pay-what-you-wish Welcome Wednesdays\, event cost includes admission to the Reserve. Donations for admission are gratefully accepted on Welcome Wednesdays. \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/mindful-meditation-oct7/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260810T203037Z
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SUMMARY:Covert Living: Fungi on Parade 10/14
DESCRIPTION:Covert Living: Fungi on Parade Walk \nExplore the hidden world of fungi life with Joseph Zapotosky of the Puget Sound Mycological Society on a short journey through the Reserve. Uncover secrets and discover the essential roles fungi play in our ecosystem. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Arrival Garden \nWHEN\nOctober 14\, 11 – 12:30 PM \nCOST\n$15 for Members\n$37 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/covert-living-fungi-on-parade-oct14/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T203209Z
CREATED:20260810T203209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T203209Z
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SUMMARY:Rare Plants Tour with Philip Bloomquist
DESCRIPTION:Rare Plants Tour with Philip Bloomquist\nJoin Bloedel Reserve’s Living Collections Curator\, Philip Bloomquist for this special tour of a few of his favorite rare plants on the Reserve. Philip’s tours are always chock full of wonderful and fascinating information. Come to learn and leave inspired! \nWHERE\nArrival Garden \nWHEN\nOctober 15\, 10:30-12:0o PM \nCOST\n$15 for Members\n$37 for Non-Members (includes admission) \nNot a member yet? Join here \nTICKETS
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/rare-plants-tour-oct26/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T182332Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation 10/21
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Meditation with Alexa Rosenthal: Nature\, Meditation & Sound\nNature provides the perfect setting for us to connect; to ourselves\, to the earth\, and to each other. Meditation is an invitation to practice compassionate awareness and acceptance of who we are and what is.  Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bloedel Reserve\, Alexa will lead a mindfulness meditation in the Japanese Guest House incorporating poetry that speaks to the wisdom inherent in nature and sound bowls whose melodic vibrations can contribute to healing and deep relaxation. \nPlease dress comfortably and plan to meditate for at least 30 minutes\, seated in a chair.  \nWHERE   \nThis event is held indoors at the Japanese Guest House   \nWHEN   \nOctober 21\, 11:15-12 PM \nCOST \n$20 Members\n$42 Non-members (includes admission) \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/mindful-meditation-oct21/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260810T203054Z
CREATED:20260810T203054Z
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SUMMARY:Covert Living: Fungi on Parade 10/28
DESCRIPTION:Covert Living: Fungi on Parade Walk \nExplore the hidden world of fungi life with Joseph Zapotosky of the Puget Sound Mycological Society on a short journey through the Reserve. Uncover secrets and discover the essential roles fungi play in our ecosystem. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Arrival Garden \nWHEN\nOctober 28\, 11 – 12:30 PM \nCOST\n$15 for Members\n$37 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/covert-living-fungi-on-parade-oct28/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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