20th Annual Garden Party
Bloedel Reserve’s 20th Annual Garden Party
–Written by Evan Meyer, President and CEO
We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring […]
When the World Reveals Itself Again
When the World Reveals Itself Again: A Researcher’s Year of Walking (and Walking With) at Bloedel Reserve
Guest post […]
One Year, 12 Books: Katy Gilmore’s Year at Bloedel Reserve
Blue & White & Summer VII
After nearly 50 years in Alaska, artist Katy Gilmore is […]
Scholar/Author/Naturalist: Barry Lopez and Bloedel Reserve
Scholar/Author/Naturalist: Barry Lopez and Bloedel Reserve
–Written by Jane Carlin, Archives Volunteer
From its beginnings, Bloedel Reserve has been committed to creating and maintaining a place […]
September Plant of the Month
September 2026
LATIN NAME: Aconitum hemsleyanum
COMMON NAME: Monk’s Hood, Wolfsbane
FAMILY: Ranunculaceae
TYPE: Herbaceous perennial
ORIGIN: Central and […]
Why We Burn the Pollinator Meadow
Why We Burn the Meadow
Visitors may notice that part of the landscape in […]
Aug Creative Resident Perri Howard
Perri Howard, Multi-disciplinary Artist
In residence, Aug 17-Sept 7
This August, Perri Howard joins Bloedel Reserve as our […]
Painting the Shadows: Meet Community Creative Laura Olesen-Berge
Painting the Shadows: Meet Community Creative Laura Olesen-Berge
For watercolor artist Laura Olesen-Berge, inspiration […]
A Landscape Jewel: The Story Behind Bloedel’s Reflection Pool
A Landscape Jewel: The Story Behind Bloedel’s Reflection Pool
–Written by Jane Carlin, Volunteer
Reflection pools have been in the national news recently, […]
August Plant of the Month
August 2026
LATIN NAME: Hydrangea aspera ‘Kawakamii’
COMMON NAME: Rough-leaved hydrangea Kawakami Group
FAMILY: Hydrangeaceae
TYPE: Deciduous shrub
ORIGIN: Taiwan