November Plant of the Month
November 2023–Vitis davidii
Common Name: David’s Grape, Spiny Vitis
Family: Vitaceae
Type: Deciduous Vine
Origin: East Asia, China
Location at Bloedel Reserve: The […]
Interpretation & Planning
Interpretation will always be a work in progress. (Luckett, 2007)
Interpretation is a mission-based communication process that enriches our lives through engaging emotions, enhancing experiences […]
Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour
This December, be inspired by the creativity of the artists who live and work on Bainbridge Island.
Celebrate Creativity & Inspiration: Join Bloedel Reserve, studio […]
November Focus Walk: Mulch and Compost
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
Plein Air Painting Masterclass- CANCELED
The Bloedel Reserve Plein Air Program is pleased to bring together some of the finest Plein Air artists in the region.
Community Creative Shannon Bodrogi Workshop
Community Creative Shannon Bodrogi’s Workshop
Join Community Creative Shannon Bodrogi to explore the monotype process with paper lithography.
Explore the monoprint process of paper lithography — […]
October Focus Walk: Trees of the Reserve
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
Welcome Wednesday
Welcome Wednesday
You are welcome here!
TIMED TICKETS
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a pay-what-you-wish community day at Bloedel Reserve. All […]
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 […]
Creative Residents Taha Ebrahimi and Allison Kudla Workshop
November Creative Residents Taha Ebrahimi and Allison Kudla Workshop
Join collaborating Creative Residents Taha Ebrahimi (author of upcoming book Street Trees of Seattle) and artist […]
October Focus Walk: Trees of the Reserve
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
October Focus Walk: Trees of the Reserve
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
October in the Gardens
October in the Gardens
We had an opportunity to meet with one of our longstanding volunteer docents, Helen Muterspaugh. Helen came to the […]
October In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
The onslaught of rains heralds the autumn season and brings much needed moisture to the plants and trees. Visit the Reserve mid-October to […]
October Plant of the Month
October 2023–Parrotia persica
Latin Name: Parrotia persica
Common Name: Persian Ironwood
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Type: Deciduous tree
Origin: Northern Iran, Caucacus
Location at Bloedel Reserve: Birch Garden and Mid […]
UP Lift: Collaborations with Nature
A Celebration of Creativity at Bloedel Reserve
October 1-7, 2023
See a list of daily events […]
Bloedel Reserve Blog
October in the Gardens
We had an opportunity to meet with one of our longstanding volunteer docents, Helen Muterspaugh. Helen came to the […]
BPA Grand Opening Event
Join us for a tempestuous evening of Shakespeare out at the Sheep Sheds at Bloedel Reserve.
Winter Wonders Holiday Event
Wonder abounds at the Reserve this year!
Winter Wonders is a fun, community oriented, outdoor Bloedel Reserve tradition designed to get you in the holiday […]
UP Lift: Collaborations with Nature Daily Events
Celebrate creativity and community on Bainbridge Island. Visit Bloedel Reserve for poetry, painting, walks, talks, and art exhibitions.
UP Lift: Collaborations with Nature Daily Events
Celebrate creativity and community on Bainbridge Island. Visit Bloedel Reserve for poetry, painting, walks, talks, and art exhibitions.
UP Lift: Collaborations with Nature Daily Events
Celebrate creativity and community on Bainbridge Island. Visit Bloedel Reserve for poetry, painting, walks, talks, and art exhibitions.
UP Lift: Collaborations with Nature Daily Events
Celebrate creativity and community on Bainbridge Island. Visit Bloedel Reserve for poetry, painting, walks, talks, and art exhibitions.
UP Lift: Collaborations with Nature Daily Events
Celebrate creativity and community on Bainbridge Island. Visit Bloedel Reserve for poetry, painting, walks, talks, and art exhibitions.
UP Lift: Collaborations with Nature Daily Events
Celebrate creativity and community on Bainbridge Island. Visit Bloedel Reserve for poetry, painting, walks, talks, and art exhibitions.
Impressions of Nature Art Exhibition
Plein Air Painting Exhibition
An art exhibition in the Residence featuring the work of seven of the region’s finest plein air painters who also facilitate […]
Squash Hunt & Spooky Plants Walk
Welcome to the Squash Hunt & Spooky Plants Walk
Tuesday, October 10-Sunday, November 5
How many types of squash and pumpkins can you spot at Bloedel […]
Plein Air Painting Masterclass
The Bloedel Reserve Plein Air Program is pleased to bring together some of the finest Plein Air artists in the region.
Facilitated Plein Air Painting Day
The Bloedel Reserve Plein Air Program is pleased to bring together some of the finest Plein Air artists in the region.
September Focus Walk: Ferns of the Reserve
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
CANCELED: September Focus Walk: Growing Giant Pumpkins
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
Signs of Welcome Len Eisenhood September Workshop Series
Join Community Creative Artist Len Eisenhood for a 3-part workshop on communicating the welcoming signs of nature through art-making.
TEALarbor Stories Workshop: Nature & Creativity Retreat
BARN/Bloedel Reserve TEALarbor Stories workshop series
TEALarbor Stories Workshop: Landscape Collage
BARN/Bloedel Reserve TEALarbor Stories workshop series
TEALarbor Stories Workshop: Nature-Inspired Writing
BARN/Bloedel Reserve TEALarbor Stories workshop series
Fall Member Day
Learn more about being a member at Bloedel Reserve.
Fall Strolls Program
Strolls for Well-Being is a complimentary seasonal program at Bloedel Reserve that supports connection with nature through a series of 12 self-guided walks.
Bainbridge Island Summer Studio Tour
This August, be inspired by the rich range of artists who live and work on Bainbridge Island.
Celebrate Creativity & Inspiration! Join Bloedel Reserve, during […]
September Member Sunset Walk & Art Opening
Member Summer Sunset Walk: Creativity & Inspiration
Join us on Friday, September 8 from 5-8 PM for our Member Summer Sunset Walk. Our focus this […]
Bloedel Reserve Garden Party Fundraiser
The Bloedel Reserve Plein Air Program is pleased to bring together some of the finest Plein Air artists in the region.
August Focus Walk: Plant Diseases–CANCELLED
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
August Focus Walk: Plant Diseases
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
Küf Knotz and Christina Elise Performance @ BIMA–SOLD OUT
Join Creative Residents Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise at BIMA for an uplifting, genre defying, multi-media event.
July Member Sunset Walk
Member Summer Sunset Walk: Horticulture & Design
Join us on Friday, July 28 from 5-8 PM for our Member Summer Sunset Walk. Our focus this […]
July Focus Walk: Lawn Care & Maintenance
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.
July Focus Walk: Effective Water Use
Focus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve Staff specialist or Volunteer.