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 […]