Growing in the Moss Garden: Maia’s Story
Two years ago, Maia learned she could volunteer to care for the moss after taking a […]
Winter Strolls for Well-Being
Walk yourself through winter into spring…
Strolls for Well-Being is a complimentary, seasonal program at Bloedel Reserve that supports connection to nature […]
Big Leaf Maple Tapping
Big Leaf Maple Tapping Demonstration with Andy Moss
Join Gardens East Manager Andy Moss to learn about tapping Pacific […]
Mind Maps & Personal Recollections
Imagination and Collective Memory: Mind-maps and Personal Recollections of a Landscape
Join Bloedel Reserve Creative Resident Alexa Luborsky in creating a communal Bloedel […]
Mindfulness Meditation 1/21
Mindfulness Meditation with Alexa Rosenthal: Nature, Meditation & Sound
Nature provides the perfect setting for us to connect; to ourselves, to […]
Welcome Wednesday
Welcome Wednesday
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a pay-what-you-wish community day at Bloedel Reserve. All are welcome […]
Mindfulness Meditation 1/7
Mindfulness Meditation with Alexa Rosenthal: Nature, Meditation & Sound
Nature provides the perfect setting for us to connect; to ourselves, to […]
Mentoring the Next Generation of Landscape Architects
Mentoring the Next Generation of Landscape Architects
From the very beginning, Prentice Bloedel worked hand in hand with visionary landscape architects to shape the Reserve […]
Winter Holly: Seasonal Beauty with Local Roots
Holly has long been associated with winter, with its glossy leaves and bright berries offering color, structure, and symbolism during the darkest months of […]
December Plant of the Month
December 2025
LATIN NAME: Berberis x media ‘Charity’ (Syn. Mahonia)
COMMON NAME: Hybrid Oregon Grape
FAMILY: Berberidaceae
TYPE: Evergreen Shrub
LOCATION AT […]
Dec Creative Resident Latria Graham
Latria Graham, Writer, Editor, and Cultural Critic
In residence, December 1-22
Bloedel Reserve is honored to welcome Latria Graham as our next Creative […]
Iron in Blood, Iron in Clay
Latria Graham: Iron in Blood, Iron in Clay
Tying together the skies above us and the ground below us
Part reading, part […]
Adaptive Stroll & Roll Solstice Walk (RESCHEDULED)
This walk has been rescheduled due to the wind advisory to Thursday, December 18th
Visit Bloedel Reserve during the Winter Solstice to explore the trails […]
Family Solstice Walk (SOLD OUT)
Visit Bloedel Reserve during the Winter Solstice to explore the trails with your family on a guided tour as the sun sets. These evenings […]
Family Solstice Walk (SOLD OUT)
Visit Bloedel Reserve during the Winter Solstice to explore the trails with your family on a guided tour as the sun sets. These evenings […]
Silent Solstice Walk (SOLD OUT)
Wander the trails in silence with a guided tour as the sun sets. These guided walks offer a peaceful way to experience the solstice […]
Silent Solstice Walk (SOLD OUT)
Wander the trails in silence with a guided tour as the sun sets. These guided walks offer a peaceful way to experience the solstice […]
Silent Solstice Walk (SOLD OUT)
Wander the trails in silence with a guided tour as the sun sets. These guided walks offer a peaceful way to experience the solstice […]
Village Peoples’ Chorus of Kingston
Village Peoples’ Chorus of Kingston
Join us in the Residence for Sounds of Winter, presented by the Village Peoples’ […]
Nature Arts Workshop: Wreath Making (SOLD OUT)
December Nature Arts Workshop: Wreath Making
Make your own unique holiday wreath in this workshop led by Living Collections Curator Philip Bloomquist.
WHERE
Meet […]
Nature Arts Workshop: Wreath Making (SOLD OUT)
December Nature Arts Workshop: Wreath Making
Make your own unique holiday wreath in this workshop led by Living Collections Curator Philip Bloomquist.
WHERE
Meet […]
Mushrooms at Work
Mushrooms at Work: The Red-belt Conk
A common autumn sight at Bloedel Reserve in […]
The Evolution of a Book
The Evolution of a Book: A Conversation with Lawrence Kreisman
First published in 1988 by the Arbor Fund, The Bloedel Reserve: Gardens in the Forest […]
Nov Creative Resident Christa Ebert
Christa Ebert, Uno Lady, Musician & Mixed Media Artist
In residence, October 31 – November 20
We’re excited to welcome Christa Ebert, a musician and mixed-media […]
November Plant of the Month
November 2025
LATIN NAME: Usnea spp.
COMMON NAME: Beard Lichen
FAMILY: Parmeliaceae (Kingdom Fungi)
TYPE: Fruticose Lichen
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: […]
Awesome Praise Community Gospel Choir
Awesome Praise Community Gospel Choir
Join us on Saturday, December 20 at 2 PM to hear Awesome Praise Community […]
Historical Pop-Up Display in the Residence
Stop by the Residence and meet with volunteer Jane Carlin and graduate student Kyle Mahoney, who have been working with some […]
Community Creative Exhibit in the Residence
Community Creatives: Inspiration Close to Home
Bloedel Reserve 2025 Community Creatives are displaying their work in the Residence through November 23rd. Our Community Creatives have […]
Mindfulness Meditation 12/3 (SOLD OUT)
Mindfulness Meditation and Poetry
“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we would rise up, rooted like trees.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke
Nature, meditation, and poetry…Nature provides […]
Mindfulness Meditation 11/26 (SOLD OUT)
Mindfulness Meditation with Joy Evans: Nature, Meditation & Sound
Join Joy Evans as she leads a practice of mindfulness meditation in the Japanese Guest […]
Uno Lady and Arbor Aria
Join us for a special one-woman performance by Uno Lady (Christa Ebert) and showing of her Arbor Aria, a multi-sensory installation that honors and […]
Covert Living: Fungi Walk and Tasting (SOLD OUT)
Covert Living: Fungi Walk and Tasting
Explore the hidden world of fungi life with Joseph Zapatosky of the Puget […]
For the Love of Compost: Facility Tour
For the Love of Compost: Compost Facility Tour with Sean Peterson
Take a tour of our state-of-the-art Compost Facility […]
Creative Phone Photography (SOLD OUT)
Picture Perfect: Creative Phone Photography for Nature Lovers
Join renowned photographer Baqi Kopelman for a fun, hands-on workshop that will unlock the […]
Behind the Scenes with Jody Isaacson (SOLD OUT)
Some of My Favorite Things: Behind the Scenes with Community Creative Jody Isaacson
Join us for a very special […]
Mindfulness Meditation 11/5 (SOLD OUT)
Mindfulness Meditation and Poetry
“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we would rise up, rooted like trees.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke
Nature, meditation, and poetry…Nature provides […]
Fall Creative Resident Byron Au Yong
Byron Au Yong, Composer and Educator
In residence, September 29th – October 15
Welcome Back!
We are excited to welcome back composer and educator Byron Au Yong […]
October Plant of the Month
October 2025
LATIN NAME: Hedychium sp.
COMMON NAME: Ginger Lily
FAMILY: Zingiberaceae
TYPE: Herbaceous perennial
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden & […]
A Gracious Residence with a Lasting Legacy
A Gracious Residence with a Lasting Legacy
As a docent at the Residence, I can attest to […]
Experience the Music of Qingyi in the Residence
Experience the Music of Qingyi in the Residence
Join us for a captivating performance by Qingyi, a celebrated musician trained at the Xi’an Conservatory of […]
Historical Pop-Up Display in the Residence
Stop by the Residence and meet with volunteer Jane Carlin and graduate student Kyle Mahoney, who have been working with some […]
Squash Hunt
Celebrate Fall with the Annual Squash Hunt
Experience the magic of autumn at Bloedel Reserve. Wander the trails surrounded by brilliant fall color as you […]
From the Archives: Bloedel Welcomes a Star
From the Archives: Bloedel Welcomes a Star
Since the Bloedel Reserve first opened its gates, it has welcomed thousands of visitors. Each […]
Your Gifts at Work: Growing Programs, Gardens, and Community
Your Gifts at Work: Growing Programs, Gardens, and Community
Nonprofits are the cornerstones of communities, offering essential and […]
Getting Ready for Fall
Getting Ready for Fall in the Gardens
As the days shorten and the light takes on a softer glow, the gardens at Bloedel […]
The Rhythm of Blooms: Tending Bloedel’s Cut Flower Garden
The Rhythm of Blooms: Tending Bloedel’s Cut Flower Garden
Bloedel’s cut flower […]