Mushrooms at Work
Mushrooms at Work: The Red-belt Conk
A common autumn sight at Bloedel Reserve in […]
The Evolution of a Book
The Evolution of a Book: A Conversation with Lawrence Kreisman
First published in 1988 by the Arbor Fund, The Bloedel Reserve: Gardens in the Forest […]
Nov Creative Resident Christa Ebert
Christa Ebert, Uno Lady, Musician & Mixed Media Artist
In residence, October 31 – November 20
We’re excited to welcome Christa Ebert, a musician and mixed-media […]
November Plant of the Month
November 2025
LATIN NAME: Usnea spp.
COMMON NAME: Beard Lichen
FAMILY: Parmeliaceae (Kingdom Fungi)
TYPE: Fruticose Lichen
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: […]
Awesome Praise Community Gospel Choir
Awesome Praise Community Gospel Choir
Join us on Saturday, December 20 at 2 PM to hear Awesome Praise Community […]
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 […]
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 […]