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 […]
Plein Air Painting with Nora Masters
Plein Air Painting in the Gardens with Nora Masters
See the grounds in a new light on this facilitated […]
Propagation from Cuttings Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Propagation from Cuttings Workshop
Join us for a special Propagation from Cuttings workshop with Philip Bloomquist. Participants will be […]
Fungi Walk & Cultivation Class (SOLD OUT)
Fungi Walk & Cultivation Class
Explore the hidden world of fungi life with Joseph Zapotosky of the Puget Sound […]
August Creative Resident Esther Quansah
Esther Quansah, Musician & Multidisciplinary Artist
In residence, August 20th to September 9th
About the Artist
Esther […]
The Tower of London
What Do the Boy Scouts of Canada, the Tower of London, and Prentice Bloedel Have in Common?
After reading the below blog, […]
Igniting Our Senses
Igniting Our Senses: Connecting Nature, Well-Being, and Community
Bloedel Reserve is continuing to examine and explore ways […]
The Evolution of Bloedel’s Buxton Bird Marsh & Pollinator Meadow
The Evolution of Bloedel’s Buxton Bird Marsh & Pollinator Meadow
Buxton Bird Marsh
Tucked into the southern portion […]
Blowing Through the Ivy
Blowing Through the Ivy at Bloedel Reserve
What makes Weed Warriors happy? Pulling ivy roots from soft […]
Mindfulness Meditation 9/17 (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 […]
Rare and Endangered Woody Plants Tour
Rare and Endangered Woody Plants Tour with Philip Bloomquist
Join Living Collections Curator, Philip Bloomquist for a tour focused […]
August Plant of the Month
August 2025
LATIN NAME: Wolffia spp.
COMMON NAME: Watermeal
FAMILY: Araceae
TYPE: Aquatic Plant
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Ponds
GARDEN USES: Aquatic Garden, Compost […]
Plein Air Painting: Robin Weiss
Plein Air Painting with Master Teacher Robin Weiss
A wonderful opportunity to up your […]
Picture Perfect 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 […]
Follow the Sun: Forest Bathing (SOLD OUT)
Follow the Sun with Forest Bathing
Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, a forest therapy or “forest bathing” walk is designed to help […]
Art of the Arrival Garden
Art of the Arrival Garden Area’s Botanical Landscape with Sean Peterson
Join Gardens North Manager, Horticulturist and Artist, Sean […]
The Summer Social (SOLD OUT)
Pack a picnic blanket, grab a bite from our vendors, immerse yourself in art, and settle in for a summer celebration!
Whether you come for […]
Mindfulness Meditation 9/10 (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 […]
Volunteer Voices
Jane Carlin
July 2025
The Power of Gardening
I admit it—I don’t have a traditional garden. But I do have a balcony that’s filled with […]
Guided Tree Walking Concert with Essie Quansah (SOLD OUT)
Members Only Event!
We invite members to join Bloedel Reserve Creative Resident and visionary musician Esther Quansah on an immersive walking performance that blends sound, […]
July Creative Resident Chase Williamson
Chase Williamson, Painter
In residence, July 10-July 30, 2025
About the Artist
Chase Williamson joins us as July’s Creative […]
Mindfulness Meditation 8/20 (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 […]
Gardens of Resilience: An Artist Talk and Garden Walk
Gardens Of Resilience: An Artist Talk and Garden Walk Through with Chase Williamson
Join Bloedel Creative Resident and artist Chase Williamson in discussing the living […]
July Plant of the Month
July 2025
LATIN NAME: Pyrola aphylla
COMMON NAME: Leafless Wintergreen
FAMILY: Ericaceae
TYPE: Saprophytic Perennial
ORIGIN: Western North America
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL […]
9 Native Plants We Love For Pollinators
Nine Plants We Love for Pollinators
Our Pollinator Meadow is designed with a clear goal in mind: to establish a highly diverse community of flowering […]
Rooted in Creativity: 10 Years of Bloedel Reserve’s Creative Residency Program
The most ingenious innovations may be inspired by the whispers of the wind, the complexity and strength of a spider’s web, the magnetic alignment […]
In the Shade of Giants
In the Shade of Giants: Rediscovering David Douglas and the Roots of Botanical Exploration
A few months ago, I was at a breakfast meeting with […]