Corporate Giving & Partnerships

Partnerships with Purpose

Bloedel Reserve’s Corporate Giving program is for businesses like yours that believe in the vision of Bloedel, the value of partnerships for the common good, and creative brand marketing. It’s a way for your business to gain community recognition while supporting access and excellence in horticulture, conservation, creativity, and well-being at Bloedel Reserve.

Philanthropic support at Bloedel Reserve makes possible:

  • Grief groups and well-being programming available at no cost to participants
  • Programs especially for children and those with limited mobility
  • Monthly pay-what-you-wish admission days
  • Funded creative residencies for locally and nationally known artists
  • Research in support of forest health, meadow restoration, and wildlife populations
  • Paid internships for the next generation of horticulture leaders
  • Over 70,000 visitors/year reconnecting with nature, one another, and themselves

Your Support

We invite your support for the following events at Bloedel Reserve:

The Garden Party

  • 350 philanthropists renowned for their support of conservation, well-being, the arts, and the environment
  • Over 20 outstanding local food and drink vendors
  • A lively and spectacular auction
  • Over $700,000 in donations to support the vision of the Reserve

Welcome Wednesdays & Accessibility at Bloedel

  • Monthly pay-what-you-wish admission days
  • Up to 750 visitors per Welcome Wednesday
  • Support of these flagship community days is also support for a wide array of accessibility initiatives at Bloedel:
    • $1 entry for SNAP benefits recipients
    • Entry at no charge for Suquamish Tribal members
    • Grief groups and Strolls for Well-Being at no cost to participants
    • Events designed specifically for guests of all abilities

Seasonal Events

  • October Squash Hunt
    • A bountiful month of family fun and squash galore. Themed nature activities and autumnal displays throughout the grounds draw visitors from across Kitsap and beyond.
    • ~6,000 visitors
  • Winter Solstice Walks
    • A beloved December tradition welcomes guests on a magical guided walk through the Reserve at night.
    • Themed evenings prioritize meditative silence, families and children, and a new offering launched in 2024 welcomes those of all abilities to “Stroll & Roll” at Bloedel.
    • 800+ visitors

Sponsorship Opportunities

Based on sponsorship level, benefits may include:

  • Complimentary access to the Reserve for you and your employees
  • Complimentary tickets to your sponsored event
  • Social media marketing to over 23,000 followers
  • Electronic marketing to more than 50,000 Bloedel Reserve members, donors, and visitors
  • Onsite signage with logo at your sponsored event
  • Featured in event-specific promotion
  • Employee volunteer opportunities

For more information on partnering with Bloedel Reserve, please contact our Development team at 206-842-7631 x30 or by email at Gi****@Bl************.org

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:

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