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 […]
Rare Sightings of Great Horned Owls at Bloedel Reserve
Rare Sightings of Great Horned Owls at Bloedel Reserve
If you love birdwatching at Bloedel Reserve, this is an exciting time. Great Horned Owls are […]
Burning for Renewal: Fire, Partnerships, and Pollinator Habitat
Before burn
On the afternoon of Monday, August 25th the Bainbridge Island Fire […]
Mindfulness Meditation 10/15 (SOLD OUT)
Mindfulness Meditation with Alexa Rosenthal: Nature, Meditation & Sound
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Bloedel Reserve, Alexa Rosenthal leads a mindfulness meditation in […]
September Plant of the Month
September 2025
LATIN NAME: Cyclamen hederifolium
COMMON NAME: Ivy-leaved cyclamen
FAMILY: Primulaceae
TYPE: Tuberous perennial
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Rhododendron Glen
ORIGIN: […]
Covert Living: Fungi on Parade 10/29 (SOLD OUT)
Covert Living: Fungi on Parade Walk
Explore the hidden world of fungi life with Joseph Zapotosky of the Puget […]
Covert Living: Fungi on Parade 10/21 (SOLD OUT)
Covert Living: Fungi on Parade Walk
Explore the hidden world of fungi life with Joseph Zapotosky of the Puget […]
Japanese Garden Tour with Bob Braid (SOLD OUT)
Japanese Garden Tour with Bob Braid
See the Japanese Garden through the eyes of its longtime caretaker, Bob Braid. […]
Mindfulness Meditation 10/1 (SOLD OUT)
Mindfulness Meditation with Alexa Rosenthal: Nature, Meditation & Sound
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Bloedel Reserve, Alexa Rosenthal leads a mindfulness meditation in […]