November In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
As the leaves drop from the trees, the gardens reveal themselves to the studied gaze. Embark on your journey with a keen eye […]
Volunteer Voices
Jane Carlin
June 2024
A “Bloedel-like” experience in England
One of my favorite activities at Bloedel Reserve is learning about how Prentice and Virginia worked […]
Family Solstice Walks
Embrace the Warmth of Winter during the Solstice this year!
Visit Bloedel Reserve during the Winter Solstice to immerse yourself in the quiet […]
November Creative Resident Ella Jacobson
Ella Jacobson, Cultural Critic, Writer
In residence, November 1-21, 2024
Join Ella on November 9 for her workshop, Thirteen Ways of Beginning: A generative writing workshop.
This […]
October Photowalk with Bainbridge Island Photo Club
Enjoy a seasonal photowalk at Bloedel Reserve with members of the local photography club.
SOLD OUT Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation–SOLD OUT
“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we would rise up, rooted like trees.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke
Nature, meditation, and poetry…Nature provides the perfect […]
Welcome Wednesday
Welcome Wednesday
You are welcome here!
Visit our timed ticket page to book your ticket for Welcome Wednesday.
Join us on the first Wednesday of each […]
Poetry Workshop with Lisbeth White
Join Creative Resident Maren Salomon for a workshop on how to make a botanical sketchbook.
Squash Hunt
Visit for our annual Squash Hunt
October 1–31, 2024
Discover the gardens this fall during our annual Squash Hunt. Explore the grounds with your map in […]
October Creative Resident Maren Salomon
Maren Salomon, Multi-media Artist
In residence, October 1-21, 2024
Read more about Maren’s creative practice on her website.
October In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
Fall is the perfect time to prune and plant trees, preparing for the winter season. It is also when the rich, fall colors […]
October Plant of the Month
October 2024
LATIN NAME: Hedychium sp.
COMMON NAME: Ginger Lily
FAMILY: Zingiberaceae
TYPE: Herbaceous Perennial
ORIGIN: Asia
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden & Rhododendron Glen
GARDEN USES: Woodland Shade Gardens
FUN […]
Bainbridge Island Land Trust Native Plant Sale
BILT Native Plant Sale–2024
Visit Bloedel Reserve’s native plant booth at the annual Bainbridge Island Land Trust Native Plant Sale.
Join us on Saturday, October 5, […]
CANCELED Saturday Story Time at the Residence
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
Saturday Story Time at the Residence
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
Cider and Squash
Cider and Squash
October 26, 10 AM-5 PM
Discover the gardens this fall during our annual Squash Hunt. Dress up for Halloween on October 26 and […]
Writing Workshop with Creative Resident Ella Jacobson
Join Creative Resident Maren Salomon for a workshop on how to make a botanical sketchbook.
Bloedel Reserve Community Creative Group Show at BAC
Bloedel Reserve Community Creative Group Show at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts hosts Community Creatives Scott Pascoe, Amy Pleasant, Martha Rogers, and […]
CANCELLED November Focus Walk: Composting
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
November Focus Walk: Composting
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
COBI BI Reads Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we would rise up, rooted like trees.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke
Nature, meditation, and poetry…Nature provides the perfect setting […]
CANCELED October Focus Walk: Habitat and the Forest Management Plan
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
CANCELED October Focus Walk: Habitat and the Forest Management Plan
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
September In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
As summer wanes and fall comes near, experience fresh rains and rich colors in the gardens and pause on benches to observe the […]
Interpretive Master Planning
Bloedel Reserve is delighted to announce the recent completion of the organization’s Interpretive Master Plan. We feel honored to have worked with the talented […]
SOLD OUT Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation–SOLD OUT
“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we would rise up, rooted like trees.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke
Nature, meditation, and poetry…Nature provides the perfect […]
August In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
The recent heat of the past few weeks brings growth and depth to the gardens.
Enjoy your walk through the gardens by downloading and […]
August Plant of the Month
August Plant of the Month
Latin Name: Adiantum aleuticum
Common Name: Western maidenhair fern
Family: Pteridaceae
Type: Fern
Origin: West Coast of North America
Location at Bloedel […]
SOLD OUT Make a Botanical Sketchbook with Creative Resident Maren Salomon
Join Creative Resident Maren Salomon for a workshop on how to make a botanical sketchbook.
Plein Air Painting in the Gardens: Learn from an Expert
The Bloedel Reserve Plein Air Program is pleased to bring together some of the finest Plein Air artists in the region.
COBI BI Reads Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we would rise up, rooted like trees.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke
Nature, meditation, and poetry…Nature provides the perfect setting […]
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we would rise up, rooted like trees.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke
Nature, meditation, and poetry…Nature provides the perfect setting […]
Squash Hunt
Visit for our annual Squash Hunt
October 1–31, 2024
Discover the gardens this fall during our annual Squash Hunt. Explore the grounds with your map in […]
September Focus Walk: An Artist’s View with Amber Chiozza
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
Fall Member Evening
Enjoy being a member at Bloedel Reserve.
SOLD OUT Theodore Roethke and Bloedel Reserve: A Poet’s Place
Join us outdoors at the Japanese Guest House for an afternoon of poetry in the lineage of Theodore Roethke.
SOLD OUT Painting Flowery Forms in Bloedel Reserve’s Cut Flower Garden
Join Bloedel Reserve Community Creative, Martha Rogers, for watercolor painting workshop exploring flowering form through watercolor.
September Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
The Bloedel Reserve Plein Air Program is pleased to bring together some of the finest Plein Air artists in the region.
September Focus Walk: An Artist’s View with Amber Chiozza
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
The Weird in the Wild: Exploring Eco Poetry with Creative Resident Caitlin Scarano
Join Creative Resident Caitlin Scarano for an eco poetry workshop at Bloedel Reserve.
August Focus Walk: Gardens North with Sean Peterson
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
August Focus Walk: Gardens North with Sean Peterson
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we would rise up, rooted like trees.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke
Nature, meditation, and poetry…Nature provides the perfect setting […]
SOLD OUT Follow the Sun with Forest Bathing
Punctuating the spring and fall equinox and the summer solstice, we invite you to “follow the sun” with Forest Therapy Guide, Tina Guldhammer Frei.
July Plant of the Month
July Plant of the Month
Latin Name: Cornus kousa
Common Name: Kousa Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Type: Deciduous tree
Origin: Japan Korea, China, Taiwan
Location at Bloedel Reserve: Japanese Garden and Middle […]
July In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
This month, we can all look forward to discovering a new flush of blooming plants and trees in July, particularly in the Buxton […]