Wild Times Meadow Walk
Wild Times Meadow Walk with Haley Wiggins
Join Gardens South Manager Haley Wiggins for an eye-popping tour of the Buxton Bird Marsh and Pollinator Meadow. […]
Nature in Action: Walks That Restore and Enliven the Spirit
Have you ever noticed how your mindset improves after a walk in nature? A sense of calm seems to settle in after time spent […]
Tending Minds and Moss
Since early 2024, Bloedel Reserve has teamed up with the Bainbridge Island School District (BISD) Adult Living Program to provide work experience for the […]
Shaping Tradition: The Art of Pine Candling
If you visit the Japanese Garden at Bloedel Reserve during May, you might catch a […]
Mission and Vision Statements
Despite their brevity, drafting mission and vision statements is a challenging task. Boiling down decades of history and plans for the future – along […]
April Creative Resident Megan Karson
Megan Karson, Tintype Photographer
In residence, April 25-May 15, 2025
About the Artist 
Megan Karson joins us as […]
Follow the Sun: Forest Bathing 6/21
Follow the Sun Solstice Walk
Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, a forest therapy or “forest bathing” walk is designed to help you […]
Forest Bathing 6/20 (CANCELLED)
Follow the Sun Solstice Walk
Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, a forest therapy or “forest bathing” walk is designed to help you […]
Follow the Sun: Forest Bathing 6/19 (CANCELLED)
Follow the Sun Solstice Walk
Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, a forest therapy or “forest bathing” walk is designed to help you […]
Forest Bathing for Kids (CANCELLED)
Forest Bathing for Kids
Enjoy a magical forest bathing experience designed especially for young children with certified Forest Therapy Guide Tina Guldhammer Frei. This interactive […]
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 full potential of […]
Boisterous Blooms Walk (SOLD OUT)
Boisterous Blooms Walk with Andy Moss
The Rhododendron Glen is dressed in its finest blooms in May! Join Andy Moss of our Horticulture and Design […]
Blooms, Bubbles & Bees (SOLD OUT)
Treat Your Mom to a Special Day at Bloedel Reserve!
Join us on Sunday, May 11th, for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration with a variety of […]
April Plant of the Month
April 2025
LATIN NAME: Rhododendron sutchuenense var geraldii
COMMON NAME: Szechwan Rhododendron
FAMILY: Ericaceae
TYPE: Evergreen shrub or tree
ORIGIN: W. China
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Rhododendron Glen
GARDEN USES: Woodland […]
English Holly: Friend or Foe?
English Holly, Ilex aquifolium, (a.k.a. Feral Holly or Common Holly) is a non-native understory tree commonly associated with the holidays for its bright red […]
Plein Air Painting for Beginners
Plein Air Painting for Beginners with Gigi Godfrey
Painting on location allows artists to capture the emotional […]
Tintype Family Portraits (SOLD OUT)
Tintype Family Portraits
A Mother’s Day gift to remember! Tintype photographer and current Creative Resident, Megan Karson, will be on site creating unique handmade 4”x5” […]