Bonsai Clubs - USA
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This information is provided as a courtesy to the bonsai community and the American Bonsai Society makes no guarantee as to its accuracy.
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ALABAMA
Birmingham, AL
Alabama Bonsai Society
Meets at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, Alabama, the 2nd Monday each month at 7pm.
Contact: alabamabonsai@gmail.com
Website: nebaribonsai.wordpress.com
Decatur/Huntsville, AL
The Living Art Bonsai Society
Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at 1:00 PM. Except in Dec. Meetings held at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens on Bob Wallace in Huntsville, AL.
Contact: Phil Terry, bonsaiart77@gmail.com
Website: www.livingartbonsaisociety.org
Mobile, AL
Azalea City Bonsai Society
Meets at Mobile Botanical Garden in Langan Park, first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Started in 1979 specializing in large, single- trunk azalea-bonsai. Shows spring and fall of each year. Host of regional show every third year.
Contact: Joe B. Day, (251) 344-5873, acbsbonsai@aol.com
ALASKA
North Pole, AK
Borealis Bonsai Club
Meets at 2653 Tenakee Way, North Pole, Alaska. Six meetings a year (May-October), first Saturday of each month, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
ARIZONA
Payson, AZ
Bonsai of Payson
Meets at 905 N. Hillcrest, Payson, first Monday, 7:00 pm. Shows on Earth Day in April and at County Fair in September.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Bonsai Society
Meets at the Valley Garden Center, 1809 N 15th Avenue in Phoenix the first and third Wednesdays from September through May of each year at 7:30pm. Phoenix Bonsai Society has a webpage with valuable plant information for desert bonsai growing. Phoenix Bonsai Society is one of the oldest clubs in the United States and exhibits at the Japanese Friendship Garden in February and at the Valley Garden Center in April.
Contact: Elsie Andrade, 602-663-6171, lcandrade3@gmail.com
Wesbite: www.phoenixbonsai.com
Scottsdale, AZ
Bonsai of Scottsdale
Meets at Summer Winds Nursery at Tatum the first Saturday of the month from 1pm to 3pm and the third Saturday of the month at Araxi Hovhannessian’s residence from 9am to 12 noon.
Tucson, AZ
The Tucson Bonsai Society
Meets every second Sunday 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Tucson Woman’s Club, 6245 E. Bellevue, near Speedway & Wilmot.
Seasonal classes, adapting bonsai to Sonoran Desert growing conditions, are taught by the Society twice yearly, at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. The classes include three 3-hour sessions, in successive months, and monthly meetings offer continued education and teaching assistance to members. The annual exhibition of “Bonsai-The Living Art” is held in spring at the Botanical Gardens, offering both advanced stages of bonsai, and those of beginners. Guest bonsai artists, usually from California, are hosted each spring for member workshops and demonstrations. Field trips to local mountains and canyons are sponsored in fall and spring, for collection of Yamadori under permit.
Contact President Rod McKenna-Johnson: arizonazenscapes.com
Website: www.tucsonbonsai.org.
ARKANSAS
Central Arkansas Bonsai Society
Bob Crawford: bobalin50@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064673263380
CALIFORNIA
Alameda, CA
Bay Island Bonsai
Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM, at the First Congregational Church located at 1912 Central Ave., Alameda CA. Bay Island Bonsai is a Northern California organization founded in 1998 by Boon Manakitivipart. The organization came into being out of Boon’s desire to improve standards in bonsai, to produce a bonsai exhibit, and to establish a group of dedicated bonsai artists who could work and learn together.
Contact: boon@bonsaiboon.com
Website: www.bayislandbonsai.com
Anaheim, CA
Kofu Bonsai Kai
Meets in Anaheim at United Methodist Church 1000 South State College Blvd. Anaheim 7:00pm 3rd Saturday evening. Second Meeting Day: 3rd Saturday Clinic/Workshop at 4:00pm also at the Anaheim Methodist Church, 1000 S. State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA.
Contact: Carol Upston, President, 310-346-4203, 1895 262nd St., Lomita CA 90717, carol@mossfactory.com
Website: www.kofukai.org
Orange County Bonsai Society
Meets on the 4th Sunday, at 1:00 pm. at the Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804.
Contact: Dan Murphy, President, 714-334-5766, ocbonsai@gmail.com
Website: www.ocbonsai.org
Arcadia, CA
Santa Anita Bonsai Society
Meets at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, second Saturday of each month except July, August, and December, 7:30 PM.
Contact: Jim Barrett, (818)445-4529
Website: www.sabonsai.org
Arcata, CA
Humboldt Bonsai Society
Meets at Freshwater Elementary School, 75 Greenwood Heights Dr, Eureka, CA 95503, Sunday at 2:00 pm. Membership consists of individuals residing in several cities in the Humboldt Bay area.
Contact: Donajean Hooker, President, 707-822-6705, 707-498-7065, 2141 Lewis Ave, Arcata, CA 95521, atihstac@gmail.com
Auburn, CA
Sierra Bonsai Club
Meets on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Placer Buddhist Church, 3192 Boyington Rd, Penryn, CA 95663.
Contact: Mark Knittle, President, 530-401-0769, 680 Brown Gables Rd, Auburn, CA 95603, robin_knittle@yahoo.com
Castro Valley, CA
Yamato Bonsai Club
Meets at the Eden Japanese Community Center, 710 Elgin St, San Leandro, CA 94580, every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Demo, workshops, and plant critique. Annual Fall Show third Sat/Sun of October.
Contact: Tony Hayworth, President, 510-289-5731, 4613 Maritime Loop, Union City, CA 94587, bonsaicho@comcast.net
Chico, CA
Chico Bonsai Society
Meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the conference room of the Butte Co. Library, Chico Branch, 1108 Sherman Ave.
Contact: President, Leo Martinez (916) 549-4018, LRMartin@cebridge.net, P.O. Box 1869, Chico, Ca 95927 or Chuck Coate, (530) 899-9534, ccoate@digitalpath.net
Fresno, CA
Fresno Bonsai Society
Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Reserve Area at the Clark Bonsai Collection Shinzen, within Woodward Park, in Fresno. The Bonsai Basics Study Group meets the 3rd Saturday at various members gardens.
Contact: Peter Schaffert, President, peteschaffert@gmail.com
Website: www.fresnobonsaisociety.com
Gardena, CA
California Bonsai Society
Meets at 7:00 pm on first Friday at Ken Nakaoka Community Center, 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA. Roy Nagatoshi, (818)362-5476. Annual bonsai exhibition in April at Huntington Library. Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai. Meets at Ken Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St., third Friday, 7:00 PM.
Family oriented club dedicated to promoting the art of bonsai through monthly meetings, demonstrations, annual show, and participation in community arts events.
Contact: Andrea Wagner (310) 370-5492, rickandrea@earthlink.net
Hanford, CA
Hanford Bonsai Society, Inc.
Meets at Kings County Civic Center Agriculture Building; 680 N. Campus Dr, Suite F (of the Ag Center), 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM. Workshops, demos, informative group.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Descanso Bonsai Society
Meets at Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, CA, 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 PM. Workshop and critique precede regular meeting, demonstrations and programs. Annual outdoor show in June.
Contact: Jim Barrett, 480 Oxford Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007, telephone (818) 445-4529, lizlikes@aol.com
Website: www.descanso-bonsai.com
Livermore, CA
Valley Bonsai Society
Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm at the Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Ln, Livermore, CA 94551.
Contact: Charles Harder, President, 925-980-3438, 438 Starling Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, Bonsainut@comcast.net
Website: Valleybonsaisociety.com
Modesto, CA
Modesto Bonsai Club
Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month except Dec. from 10am – 2pm at West Turf Nursery, 1612 Claus Rd, Modesto, CA 95355. Members and visitors enjoy learning the art of bonsai.
Mailing address is PO Box 578518, Modesto, CA 95357-8518.
Contact: Richard McKinstry, President, 209-577-4174, 1112 Milkenney Dr, Modesto, CA 95355, richardwanda@aol.com
Monterey, CA
Monterey Bonsai Club
Meets on the 1st Tuesday at 6:30 pm. at the Hilltop School Center, 871 Jesse St, Monterey, CA 93940.
Contact: Rich Guillen, President, 831-210-2284, 4 Shady Ln, Monterey, CA 93940, richguillen@sbcglobal.net
Napa, CA
Napa Valley Bonsai Club
Meets at 1500 Jefferson St, Napa, CA 94559 , 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Contact: Brent Ilhi, President, 707-294-2292, 510-604-3223, 565 Seymour St, Napa, CA 94559, bpjihlis@comcast.net
Website: www.nvbonsai.org
Nevada City, CA
Nevada County Bonsai Club
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Contact: Phil Richardson, President, 530-268-8653, 530-210-0142, 11545 Mathis Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949, philrhorn@aol.com
Oakland, CA
Bay Area Bonsai Associates
Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:30 am at the Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Contact: John Roehl, President, 707-827-3206, PO Box 365, Graton, CA 95444, bigbluemoon@comcast.net
Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai
Meets on the 4th Thursday at 7:30 pm at the Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, Club
Contact: Chris Ross, President, Mckassoc@yahoo.com
East Bay Bonsai Society
Meets at Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue, Oakland, second Wednesday, 7:30 pm. Full program of demonstrations at most meetings, beginners programs, workshops, annual show in October, and annual auction in July. Newcomers welcome!
Contact: Michael Hylton, President, 510-219-6453, 551 Walavista Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610, mhylton@rocketmail.com
Website: www.eastbaybonsai.org
Palo Alto, CA
Akebono Bonsai Club
Meets on the 1st Friday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple (Issei Hall) 2752 Louis Road, Palo Alto 94303
Contact: President: Bill Tsuchida, akebonobonsai@gmail.com
Kusamura Bonsai Club
Contact: info@kusamurabonsai.org
Website: www.kusamurabonsai.org
Redding, CA
Redding Bonsai Club
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. At W. Shasta Resource Cons Dist Ofc, 6270 Parallel Rd, Anderson, CA 96007.
Contact: David Soho, President, 530-926-4349, 530-722-7132, 721 Deas Way, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067, sohofive@yahoo.com
Riverside, CA
Inland Empire Bonsai Society
Meets at Botanic Gardens Conference Room, UC Riverside, 2nd Sun. except July and Aug. at 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
Sacramento, CA
American Bonsai Assoc. of Sacramento
Meets the fourth Tuesday each month at 6 pm at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816. The club has excellent educational programs, outreach to beginning bonsaists, and high quality professional demonstrations.
Contact: Dodie Newman, President, (916) 799-9575, dodienewman@gmail.com
Bonsai Sekiyu Kai
Meets at Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm and Saturday after 3rd Wednesday at 9:00AM at Maruyama Nursery, 1415 47th Ave Ste F, Sacramento, CA.
Contact: Yuzo Maruyuma, President, 916-421-6888, 1423 47th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95822, yuzomaruyama@aol.com
Capital City Bonsai Association
Meeting dates are irregular, at Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816
Contact: Gary Judd, President, 916-622-8048, 2920 Dry Gulch Ct, Rocklin, CA 95677, juddbonsai@att.net
Gold Country Bonsai Club
Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at Burks Junction, 3300 Coach Ln Suite A-9, Cameron Park, CA 95682.
Contact: Paul Vandlik, President, 916-476-0583, 111 Gage Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, Paulvan9653@gmail.com
Sacramento Bonsai Club
Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818
Contact: Doug Hamby, President, doughamby@gmail.com
Website: www.sacramentobonsaiclub.com
Satsuki Aikokai Sacramento Bonsai Club
Meets at the Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, third Monday each month at 7 at pm. Email: satsukiaikokaisac@sbcglobal.net. Satsuki Aikokai Sacramento Bonsai Club is the flowering bonsai club. We grow and care for bonsai Satsuki Azaleas with an eye toward our show in mid-May when they are filled with flowers. Interested please come to our meetings!
Contact: Eric Trevena, President, 209-367-9452, erictrevena@comcast.net.
Salinas, CA
Salinas Bonsai Club
Meets on the 1st Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm. at the Presbyterian Church, 14 California St, Salinas, CA 93901.
Contact: Scott Harlan, President, 831-455-8001, 831-210-4645, 19518 Creekside Ct, Salinas, CA 93908, scottgengineering@aol.com
San Diego, CA
Bonsai & Beyond
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024. Also meet on the 1st Sunday every other month at 10:00 am. at the Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado, Rm 101, 2125 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA.
Contact: Philip Tacktill, President, 858-959-8259, 465 Glencrest Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, juisanbonsai@adelphia.net
San Diego Bonsai Club
Meets at Casa del Prado Bldg., Room 101, Balboa Park on the 2nd Sun. 10:00 AM. Active club of 200 members. Two shows a year spring and fall plus two bus trips and several socials.
Contact: Dan Sola, President, 858-693-8534, 9854 Tomcat Pl, San Diego, CA 92126, dsola1@san.rr.com
Website: www.sandiegobonsaiclub.com
San Francisco, CA
Bonsai Society of San Francisco
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122.
Contact: Eric Schrader, President, 415-823-7984, eric@phutu.com or Diana Lum, 415-425-7794, dlum1@sfwcf.com
Website: www.bssf.org
Marin Bonsai Club
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Marin Arts & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA 94957, Multi-Purpose Room. Workshops on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm – free to members, $20 non-members.
Contact: PO Box 1461, Ross, CA 94957, info@marinbonsai.org
Website: www.marinbonsai.org
Mother Lode Bonsai Club
Meets on the 1st Saturday of each month at 10:00 am at San Andreas Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road, San Andreas, CA 95245.
Contact: Richard McKinstry-presideent, 209-288-2330, richardwandr@aol.com
San Francisco Suiseki Kai
Meets on the 2nd Thursday at 7:30 pm. At Oakland East Bay Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610.
Contact: Janet Roth, President, 510-530-1577, 510-919-4778, 4629 Edgewood Ave, Oakland, CA 94602, janet@jtroth.com
Website: sfsuisekikai.wordpress.com
San Jose, CA
Midori Bonsai Club
Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 15040 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 9512. The general meeting features lecture, demo, workshop or round robin format programs. Meets again on the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm at St. Edwards Episcopal Church, 15040 Union Ave, San Jose, CA. There is an open forum workshop for all comers. Visitors welcome!
Contact: John Thompson, President, 408-966-6220, PO Box 24097, San Jose, CA 95154, jtbonsai@gmail.com
San Jose Betsuin Bonsai Club
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. At the San Jose Betsuin Temple, 640 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112.
Contact: Ken Azuma, President, 408-730-4506, 1449 Belleville Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, kennethazuma@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.sanjosebonsai.org
San Mateo, CA
Sei Boku Bonsai Kai
Meets at 605 Parkside Way, 4th Wednesday, at 7:30 PM. Visitors cordially welcome. Annual exhibit first weekend in October.
Contact: Kevin Corrigan, President, 650-255-9551, 650-594-2345, 136 Vine St, San Carlos, CA 94070, seibokubonsaikai@yahoo.com, P.O. Box 4463 Foster City, CA 94404
Website: www.seibokubonsai.org
Santa Barbara, CA
Bonsai Club of Santa Barbara
Meets at the Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA. second Tuesday, except August and December, at 7:30 PM. Annual show and plant sale in May at Trinity Lutheran Church, Santa Barbara.
Contact: Joe Olson, PO Box 3703, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, (805) 964-0869, joeyuccaseed@gmail.com
Website: www.santabarbarabonsai.org
Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai
Meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am at the Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Workshops held the 2nd Wednesday at 7pm at the Aptos Grange Hall, 2555 Mar Vista Dr, Aptos, CA
Saturday meetings is a lecture and workshop following. We have beginner classes as well.
Contact: Michael Nelson, 831-633-3243, santacruzbonsaikai@gmail.com
Website: www.santacruzbonsaikai.com
Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Bonsai Club
Meets at Trilogy Art Studio, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo, CA 93444 on the 2nd Sunday at 9:00 AM to noon. Trilogy Art Studio, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo, CA 93444.
Santa Rosa, CA
Redwood Empire Bonsai Society
Meets at the Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center, 2050 Yulpa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Annual show the last weekend of August each year is one the biggest in California and features over 150 trees.
Contact: Bob Shimon, President, 707-884-4126, PO Box 317, Point Arena, CA 95468, shimon@mcn.org
Website: www.rebsbonsai.org
Temple City, CA
Baiko-en Bonsai Kenkyukai
Meets at 5118 Barela Ave., second Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Annual Frank Nagata Memorial Show “Winter Silhouettes”, invitational bonsai exhibit at Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, Arcadia, CA, last weekend in January.
Contact: Marty Hagbery, 5009 N. Willow Ave., Covina, CA 91724. (818) 331-8382.
Vacaville, CA
Vaca Valley Bonsai Club
Meets at Community Presbyterian Church, 425 Hemlock St., second Tuesday, 7:00 PM.
Van Nuys, CA
Sansui Kai of So. California
Meets the first Wednesday, 7:30 pm, at the Japanese Garden, shares address with Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant, 6100 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys. Workshop 6:30 pm, bring plant, tools, and wire. March Installation dinner and July potluck/auction. Annual show in May at Sepulveda Garden Center, Magnolia Street, Encino, CA. All levels welcome.
Vista, CA
San Pu Kai.
Meets the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm. at the Brengle Terrace Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace, Vista, CA 92109.
Contact: Carrie Valentine-Sullivan, President, 760-445-2548, 1010 Phillips St, Vista, CA 92083, caryme2@yahoo.com
Website: www.sanpukai.org
Watsonville, CA
Watsonville Bonsai Club
Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 1:30 pm. at J.A.C.L. (Kizuka Hall), 150 Blackburn St, Watsonville, CA 95076. Also meets on 4th Monday at 6:30 pm.
Contact: Michael Alciti, President, 831-722-9765, 702 Martinelli St, Watsonville, CA 95076, corralitosmike1@gmail.com
Westlake Village, CA
Conejo Valley Bonsai Society
Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7:30 pm, at the Westlake Village City Hall/Community Room, 31200 Oakcrest Drive, Westlake Village, CA.
Novices and all ages are welcome to attend and light refreshments are served. We schedule field trips to local nurseries and suppliers and provide information on bonsai shows and demonstrations. Our group puts on an annual display and demonstration show at the Gardens of the World on Thousand Oaks Blvd. in October.
COLORADO
Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Bonsai Society
Meets at the Senior Center (Ceramics Room),1514 N. Hancock, 10:00 am, second Saturday of each month.
Contact: rjb@phoenixbonsai.com
Denver, CO
The Purple Pot Society (Denver Branch)
A women’s bonsai club that meets monthly in the Denver Metro area.
Contact: Samantha Holm, thepurplepotsociety@gmail.com
Website: purplepotsociety.org
Denver, CO
Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society
Meets at the Denver Botanic Gardens on the first Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 PM except in December.
Contact: RMBSquestions@gmail.com
Website: www.rmbonsai.org
CONNECTICUT
Hartford, CT
Bonsai Society of Greater Hartford
Meets at the Pond House at Elizabeth Park, Asylum and Prospect Avenues, in West Hartford on the 3rd Monday of every month, 7:00pm. Our club picnic is held in June and the annual show is generally held in July. We do not officially meet during August, but have been using that month for road trips to local bonsai nurseries for new or beginning members.
Website: www.hartfordbonsai.com
New Haven, CT
The Bonsai Society of Greater New Haven
Normally meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, meeting at the Carriage House in Edgerton Park. Some meetings will occur on weekends to accommodate speakers.
Contact: Christine Hayward Tel: 860-614-0042, christine@christinehayward.com, or Peter Hlousek, 860-575-2503, prhlousek@comcast.net
Website: www.bonsainewhaven.com
DELAWARE
Wilmington, DE
Brandywine Bonsai Society
Meets every third Saturday of the month (except December) at the Brandywine Town Center, Wilmington -West Chester Pike (Rte 202) & Naamans Road (Rte 92), at 10:00 AM. Varied programs include guest masters. Annual bonsai show at Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, PA) in the fall.
Contact: Steve Ittel, 302-778-4546, BrandywineBonsai@gmail.com
Website: www.gobbs.org
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington, DC
Potomac Bonsai Association is an “umbrella” organization over 8 Bonsai and viewing stone clubs in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Central to Northern Virginia. PBA holds an annual Bonsai Festival in May and holds other events at the National Arboretum, 3501 NY Ave., NE, Washington, D.C. 20002.
For more information about PBA and associated clubs go to: www.potomacbonsai.com
FLORIDA
Boca Raton/Delrey Beach, FL
Lighthouse Bonsai Society
Meets the third Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM. The location can vary so see the website for details.
Lighthouse Bonsai Society is a group of novices as well as experienced enthusiasts. The more experienced are more than helpful. Our meetings are fun and educational. No cost to check us out. We have visiting masters, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, plus much more. Ask to be placed on our mailing list.
Contact: lighthousebonsaisociety@gmail.
Website: lighthousebonsai.org
Bunnell, FL
The KAWA Bonsai Society
Meets at noon, the third Saturday of every month at Schley’s Bonsai and Supplies (Nursery), 2745 Audubon Ave, Deland, Fl 32720.
KAWA is a very active club with frequent visiting artists. It actively participates in the statewide Convention of the Bonsai Societies of Florida.
Davie, FL
Broward Bonsai Society
Meets the third Saturday of most months at 9:30 AM at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 Flamingo Rd., Davie, FL.
Bonsai classes start at 9am on Saturdays at Flamingo Gardens for beginners to advance.
Contact: Art Cid, Phone: (954) 261-0135, elcidvilla@bellsouth.net
Website: www.browardbonsai.com
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gold Coast Bonsai Society
Meets at City of Sunrise Parks & Leisure Department, 6800 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, Florida, the second Saturday, 9:00 AM
Contact: Bob Wertz, 954-730-7824
Website: www.goldcoastbonsai.com
Fort Meyers, FL
The Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida
Founded in Ft. Myers, FL in 1978. Meetings are on the third Saturday of each month at the Berne Davis Gardens; 2166 Virginia Avenue. This is just north of the Edison-Ford Winter Estate.
The club is involved in numerous activities and shows during the year. We do demonstrations for groups in the area, go on various field trips, and have visiting speakers from around the world. We welcome anyone interested in this ancient art form to take advantage of our many experienced artists and teachers.
Contact: (239) 935-6850.
Website: www.bonsaiswfl.org
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach Bonsai Society
We welcome new members who are interested in the art of bonsai. Visiting teachers expand our horizons and help improve our techniques and trees. Visitors are welcome. Meets at Okaloosa County Extension Building, 125 Hollywood Blvd. NW, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548. 1st Tuesday & 3rd Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Contact: Rose Marie Voelkner, trustee1@bonsai-bsf.com
Website: www.bonsai-fwb.com
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Bonsai Society
PO Box 15383, Gainesville, FL 32604. Meets at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, 3rd Sat. 9:30am
Homosassa, FL
Buttonwood Bonsai Club of Crystal River
Meets at First Presbyterian Church, U.S. 19, Crystal River, FL 2nd Sat., 9:30 a.m.
Inverness, FL
Buttonwood Bonsai Club
Has been in the Citrus county area since 1985. The club meets every fourth Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM at Whispering Pines Park, 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness 34453. We invite you to come to our meetings and learn more!
Contact: Jim Meister, 352-586-0582, jms_meister@yahoo.com
Website: www.buttonwoodbonsai.us
Jacksonville, FL
The North Florida Bonsai Club
Dedicated to progressing the art of bonsai in Jacksonville Florida and the surrounding area. Our purpose is to encourage activities that advance the skills of our membership. The NFBC meets monthly at the Mandarin Garden Club at 2892 Loretto Road Jacksonville, Fl 32223 on the second Monday of each month at 7pm.
Contact: Joshuareubenbrown1@yahoo.com
Website: www.northfloridabonsai.com
Lakeland, FL
The Bonsai Society of Lakeland
Meets at 7 p.m. the 3rd Thursday of every month at the First United Methodist Church at 72 Lake Morton Drive in Lakeland.
Miami, FL
Bonsai Society of Miami
Meets at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road. Pinecrest, Florida 33156, the second Tuesday, 7:30 PM. Bonsai Society of Miami, PO Box 902094, Homestead, Fl 33090
Contact: Glenn Hilton, 786-298-3631, bonsaisocietyofmiami@gmail.com
Website: www.bonsaisocietyofmiami.org
Naples, FL
Bonsai Society of Naples
Meets twice monthly at various locations. P.O. Box 704, Bonita Springs, FL 33959. Annual spring exhibit. Annual sale, first Saturday of December.
Orlando, FL
Central Florida Bonsai Club
Founded in 1969. We meet twice a month , once for a meeting and demo and once for a hands on workshop. Meets at Orange County Agricultural Center at the corner of Conway and Judge rd. in Orlando. Meetings are the second and fourth each month Friday, 7:30pm.
Contact: Adam Lavigne, (407) 399-1224, president@centralfloridabonsaiclub.com
Palm Bay, FL
Bonsai Society of Brevard
1263 Serenade St. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907 – Meets at Melbourne Public Library, Fee Ave, Melbourne, FL, 3rd Saturday, 2 pm
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Gulf Coast Bonsai Society
We meet at The Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. 1850 N 9th Avenue and Avery Street Pensacola, FL 32513 on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm.
Contact: Rose Marie Voelkner, trustee1@bonsai-bsf.com
Port Charlotte, FL
Charlotte Ichiban Bonsai Kai
Meets at the Harold Avenue Recreational Center at 23400 Harold Ave. Port Charlotte, FL 33980. We meet every Saturday from 10:00am – 12:00pm, Everyone is welcome!
Port St. Lucie, FL
Treasure Coast Bonsai Society
Meets at Port St. Lucie Botanical Garden 2410 Westmoreland Blvd. Port St Lucie, FL 34952, fourth Saturday at 10am.
Contact: Jim Ferguson, trustee1@bonsai-bsf.com
Website: www.treasurecoastbonsaisociety.info
St. Petersburg, FL
Suncoast Bonsai Society
We are a non-profit club that teaches and promotes the art of bonsai. We serve St. Petersburg, FL and the greater Pinellas County area.
Meetings are the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-12:00 on the 2nd FL of the Seminole Recreation Center.9100 113th St N, Seminole, FL 33772
Contact: SuncoastBonsaiMembership@gmail.com
Website: www.suncoastbonsai.com
Sarasota, FL
Sho Fu Bonsai Society, Inc
Meetings are at Selby Gardens, 842 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34233 on the second Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30pm
Contact: ShoFuBonsai@gmail.com
Website: www.ShoFuBonsai.org
Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Bonsai Society
Meets 2nd Saturday at the LeMoyne Art Foundation, Gadsden and Call Sts. For new member interested our “Bonsai 101 Class – Beginner’s Corner” it starts at 1:30 just before our regular meeting. This helps people who are new to bonsai with the basics. Regular meeting starts at 2:00.
Website: www.tbs-bonsai.com
Wee Arbor Study Group
Meets at 7582 Bowling Green Dr., second Sunday, 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Members bring trees to style, repot.
Tampa, FL
Hukyu Bonsai Society of Tampa
Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759.
Contact: hukyubonsaisociety@gmail.com
The Villages, FL
The Villages Bonsai Club
The Villages Florida 1st and 3rd Friday 2nd and fourth Tuesday. The purpose of the Villages Bonsai Club is to bring the art of bonsai to the residents of The Villages, Florida. This will be accomplished by a combination of instruction, demonstration, hands on workshops and coaching by more experienced practitioners.
Contact: Bill Geiler, wigeiler@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/tvbonsaiclub
West Palm Beach, FL
Bonsai Society of the Palm Beaches
Meets at 6:30 PM the first Tuesday of each month at the Mount’s Botanical Garden Auditorium in West Palm Beach. We are a friendly group whose skills range from newbie to expert. Everyone is welcome to join our meetings. Bring us your tired, weary and downtrodden bonsai! We will be happy to guide you. Our monthly newsletter informs you what event is being planned, such as an expert-led workshop, a guest artist presentation, group activity, or a simple bring-your-own-tree workshop.
Contact: Bonsai.Soc.PB@gmail.com
GEORGIA
Atlanta, GA
The Atlanta Bonsai Society
Hold the majority of our meetings at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Please check our website for location and meeting/workshop dates.
Contact: Carrie Overhiser, Corresponding Secretary, CarrieOverhiser@gmail.com
Website: www.atlantabonsaisociety.com
HAWAII
Honolulu, HI
Club 100 Bonsai
Meets at Club 100, 520 Kamoku St., fourth Thursday, 7:00 PM. Affiliate of Club 100, the 100th Infantry’s Veterans organization. Membership restricted.
Pacific Bonsai Club
Meets at 2907 Alphonse Place, third Tuesday, 7:00 PM.
Rainbow Bonsai Club
Meets at 2673 East Manoa Rd., second Sunday, 9:00 AM.
Contact: Wayne Arita, 2673 East Manoa Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822, (808) 988- 7775.
Wahiawa-Waialua Bonsai Club
Meets monthly at 94-074 Akualele Place. Hawaii’s oldest bonsai club.
Pearl City, HI
Pearl City Bonsai Club
Organized in 1963. Meets 3rd Saturday of each month, 0830 (except January) at Urban Garden Center Meeting Address: 955 Kamehameha Hwy. Annual dues are $15. Sensei available to provide assistance. Annual show and “fair” in late April/early May. Bonsai exhibit, demonstration and plant sale in early May.
Contact: Kathleen Ebey,(808) 488-0743, weetrees@hawaii.rr.com
IDAHO
Boise, ID
Boise Bonsai Society
Contact: Jason Kimball, 10141 Wildbranch St., Star, ID 83669, 208-794-3504, Jasonkimball162@aol.com
Website: www.boisebonsai.com
ILLINOIS
Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois Bonsai Society
Meets Second Tuesday of the month at Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship. 7:00p
Contact: Sam Hoskins, southernillinoisbonsai@gmail.
Chicago, IL
Midwest Bonsai Society, Chicago Chapter
Meets at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL, the first Monday, of each month at 7:30 PM. One of the largest clubs in the Midwest, MBS has been going strong in Chicago for over 30 years. Our Spring show is the third weekend in May and our August show is the third weekend in August.
Contact: midwest.bonsai@yahoo.com
Website: www.midwestbonsai.org
Glen Ellyn, IL
Prairie State Bonsai Society
Meets at College of DuPage, fourth Monday, 7:30 PM. The club hosts several programs, demonstrations, and lectures given by members, local masters, and visiting Masters from around the U.S. and Japan. We also put on two annual shows at the beginning of June and late September or early October.
Contact: Prairie State Bosai Society, P.O. Box 2634, Glen Ellyn, IL. 60138-2634, (630) 257-7586
Website: www.prairiestatebonsai.com
Oak Park, IL
Near West Bonsai Society
Meets on the third Monday (Feb.-Nov.) at Maze branch library, 845 S. Gunderson Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304. 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Contact: Roger D. Thompson, (708) 383-5267, Roger@mindspring.com
Rockford, IL
Rock River Bonsai Society
Meets at the Rock Valley Greenhouse & Garden Center, 785 N Bell School Road, Rockford, IL every third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm
Contact: rock.river.bonsai@outlook.com
Website: RockRiverBonsai.org
Sandwich, IL
De La Ke Bonsai Society
Meets at Fox Valley Older Adult Center, 1406 W Suydam Rd., Sandwich, IL. The second Saturday, 10:00am.
Contact: Kevin H. Johnson, 215 19th Ave Naplate, IL 61350, de_la_ke_bonsai_society@yahoo.com
Springfield, IL
Springfield Bonsai Society
Meets at 2315 E Clear Lake Ave, Springfield, IL 62703. SBS started in the 70s and usually meets at 7:00 pm on the second Monday of every month except December and January.
Contact: Mannish Sumant, President, pmb1966@comcast.net
INDIANA
Elkhart – IN
Michiana Bonsai Study
Founded in 2010, is the latest in a succession of bonsai clubs in the South Bend – Elkhart, Indiana area. We now meet at various locations in and around the Elkhart – South Bend area.
Contact: larben@hughes.net
Website: www.michianabonsai.club
Evansville, IN
Bogan’s Bonsai Study Group
Meets the 1st Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 101 Terry Lane, Lynnville, IN.
Contact: Dave and Barbara Bogan, 812-922-5451, bogansbonsai@frontier.com
Website: www.bogansbonsai.com
Ft. Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne Bonsai Club
Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Meetings are at library branches, homes or the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Club meetings are designed for education and sharing knowledge, skills and experiences.
Contact Steve Moore, (574) 268-7749, treebeard20@gmail.com
Website: www.fortwaynebonsai.com
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Bonsai Club
Meets on first Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. Meetings are held at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2450 Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN.
Contact: Paul Weishaar, pweishaar3@comcast.net
Website: www.indybonsai.org
IOWA
Bettendorf, IA
Quad City Bonsai Club
Meets on the second floor of Wallace’s Garden Center, 2605 Devils Glen Rd., on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00PM unless conflicting with a holiday or Wallace’s Events. Quad City Bonsai Club is intended for enthusiasts of any level and regularly features demonstrations, workshops and talks on bonsai-related topics.
Contact Pam Ohnemus, (563) 349-2737, jpohnemus@mchsi.com
Website: www.quadcitybonsai.org
Cedar Rapids, IA
Eastern Iowa Bonsai Association
Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at Pierson’s Greenhouse, in Cedar Rapids
located on Ellis Blvd. 7:00 pm.
Contact Bill Englert, 319-857-4519, bandrenglert@mchsi.com
Des Moines, IA
Iowa Bonsai Association
Meets at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309, every third Saturday, 9:00am to 1pm except December. Bonsai information and supplies offered in a showplace setting! Visitors very welcome.
Contact Scott Allen, (515) 480-4437, scott@vividpix.com
KANSAS
Wichita, KS
Wichita Bonsai Club
Meets the 2nd monday of each month at 7pm at The Botanica, 701 Amidon, Wichita, KS. The purpose of our club is to both create an interest and to help inspire participation in the growing of bonsai, to help advance the appreciation and enjoyment of bonsai through meetings and exhibits, to coordinate and to supply information about bonsai and to communicate with other bonsai clubs and organizations in order to share bonsai information, opportunities and experiences.
KENTUCKY
Berea, KY
Berea Bonsai Studio Study Group
Meets Spring Summer Fall 9 am – 6 pm. Session dates vary each month.
Contact: Tim Weckman, 859-582-1234, 228 Old Wallaceton Rd., Berea, KY, tj.weckman@yahoo.com
Website: www.bereabonsai.com
Lexington, KY
Central Kentucky Bonsai Society
Meets the third Saturday of every month (except December) 9am to noon’ish at the UK South Farm 4321 Emmert Farm Ln, Lexington, KY 40514.
Contact: Tim Weckman, 859-582-1234, 228 Old Wallaceton Rd., Berea, KY, centralkybonsai@gmail.com
Louisville, KY
Greater Louisville Bonsai Society.
The GLBS sponsors monthly activities including beginner workshops, an annual show, and home garden visits. Our members span all levels of expertise and we welcome new enthusiasts.
Contact: Mike Pfeffer, mike.pfeffer@us.abb.com
Website: www.LouisvilleBonsai.org
LOUISIANA
Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Bonsai Society
Meets at Baton Rouge Garden Center, 7950 Independence Blvd. on the third Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Shows at the Garden Center, usually in April and November.
Contact: Howard Merrill, (225) 275-2917, hjmerril@yahoo.com
Website: https://labonsai.blogspot.com
Lafayette, LA
Bonsai Society of Acadiana
Meets at University of Louisiana @ Lafayette Horticulture Center, Johnston St., first Wednesday, 7:00 PM.
Lake Charles – LA
Lake Charles Bonsai Society
Meets at Alan Walker’s Bonsai Studio at 916 Kirby Studio, Lake Charles, LA 70601, on the second Saturday of each month at 12:00pm.
Contact: Alan Walker, awbonsai@bellsouth.net
Website: www.LCBSbonsai.org
New Orleans, LA
Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society
Meets at the American Legion Hall 1225 Hickory Ave, Harahan, La 70123 on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. Annual Society Show is in April at the Botanical Gardens in City Park in the Annual Greater New Orleans Spring Garden Show.
Website: www.gnobs.org
Shreveport, LA
Shreveport Bonsai Society
Meets Monthly at the Barnwell Art and Garden Center. 801 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, on the second Saturday 1:00pm. Annual Spring Show and Workshop.
Contact: Robert Specian, (318) 227-0744, rspecian@comcast.net
Website: www.shreveportbonsai.org
MAINE
Biddeford, ME
Casco Bay Bonsai
Meetings are monthly. 500 West St, Biddeford Maine 04005. Casco Bay Bonsai aims to pursue & promote the ancient art of bonsai in Maine
Contact: 207bonsai@gmail.com
MARYLAND
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Bonsai Club
A non-profit organization formed in 1974 to promote bonsai and its associated arts in the Central Maryland area. We are a member of the Potomac Bonsai Association and North American Bonsai Federation. The focus of the club is education for practitioners of all levels. Meetings are held on the 4th Sunday of each month. Visitors and members of other clubs are welcome at all meetings. No experience necessary.
Contact: Ray Mack, 443-694-2936, openon8sides@gmail.com
Website: www.BaltimoreBonsaiClub.com
Maryland Bonsai Association
Meets the Generally, meets the 4th Sunday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at various locations to accommodate members.
The Maryland Bonsai Association is a section 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity that holds external workshops, demonstrations, and lectures to the public to further our mission to share the art of bonsai. On an internal level, the club generally meets on the fourth Sunday of every month for club members to work on trees, seek advice from other club members, and have a great time with people that love the art of bonsai. The club also offers members the opportunity to participate in internal workshops with bonsai professionals.
Contact: Michael Ecker, President Email marylandbonsai@yahoo.com
Website: www.marylandbonsai.com
Bethesda, MD
Brookside Bonsai Society. Meets at two locations in NE Washington DC and Chevy Chase MD depending on the activity planned. We meet from 6 to 9 PM on the second Thursday of the month
Contact: Tom Kodiak, thomaskodiak@gmail.com
MASSACHUSETTS
Cape Cod, MA
Cape Cod Bonsai Club
Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Rd, Cotuit, MA 02635-2651
Contact Andy Amault, A.Amault@comcast.net
Website: www.capecodbonsai.com
Springfield, MA
The Pioneer Valley Bonsai Society
Meets monthly and covers a wide range of topics. Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (excluding July and August) & take place at the historic Captain Charles Leonard House: 663 Main Street, Agawam MA.
Contact: pvbonsai@gmail.com
Website: www.PVBonsai.com
Stoughton, MA
The Bonsai Study Group
Meetings are on the first Sunday of each month at New England Bonsai Gardens (914 South Main Street /Rte. 126 Bellingham, MA 02019). Newcomers are welcome.
Contact: BonsaiStudyGroup@verizon.net
Topsfield, MA
Northeast Bonsai Association
We meet monthly at the clubhouse or outside at the Topsfield Fairgrounds. Founded in 1967, we are dedicated to fun, education, and helping all levels of bonsai enthusiasts. The meetings are usually held on the second Sunday of the month at 1:30PM.
Contact: Northeastbonsai@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/NEBonsai
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Martha’s Vineyard Bonsai Club
Meets at the Polly Hill Arboretum, 809 State Road, West Tisbury, MA, on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm. No meetings Dec. and Jan.
Contact: Dan Harnen, P.O. Box 4919, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, (508) 693-9788, Tashmoodan@AOL.Com
MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
Meets at Matthaei Botanical Garden, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM,January-October meetings. The Ann Arbor Bonsai Society was founded in 1970 to promote knowledge, appreciation, and practice of the art of bonsai. The Society holds regular meetings, workshops, an annual show and several informal gatherings for members and their guests.
Contact: Paul Kulesa,313-930-1305, AABonsaiSociety@gmail.com
Website: www.annarborbonsaisociety.org
Bay City, MI
The San Toshi Bonsai Club
Meets the third Thursday of each month at Bay Landscaping, 1630 N Southeast Boutell, Essexville, MI
Contact: Anne Kemper, 517-835-7730, agkemper@hotmail.com
Grand Rapids, MI
West Michigan Bonsai Club
Meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave NE. (no meetings in Dec or Jan)
Contact: info@wmbonsaiclub.com
Website: www.wmbonsai.com
Kalamazoo, MI
Bonsai Society of Kalamazoo
Founded in 1980, meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2 PM, at the Girl Scout Headquarters, located at the corner of Maple and Crosstown in Kalamazoo. Visitors are always welcome. BS-K is a nonprofit, educational organization whose aim is to promote knowledge, appreciation, enjoyment, and interest in the ancient Oriental arts of Japanese bonsai and Chinese penjing.
Contact: Greg Filter, (269) 979-7974, glf@proinnovation.com
Lansing, MI
The Mid-Michigan Bonsai Club
Foster Community Center at 200 North Foster Avenue in Lansing Michigan, third Thursday of the month 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
A group of bonsai enthusiasts of varying levels of expertise. Meetings are open to the public and include workshops, guests speakers, and show-and-tell sessions. We welcome bonsai enthusiasts of all levels of experience.
Contact: midmichbonsaiclub@gmail.com
Website: www.midmichiganbonsai.com
Traverse City, MI
The Sakura Bonsai Society of Northern Michigan
Exists to provide education about, and promote, the beautiful art of bonsai. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, March thru October, 6:30pm, Meeting Location: Grand traverse conservation District – nature center
Contact: sakuraBonsaiNM@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/sakurabonsaisocietyNM
Tri-Cities, MI
The San Toshi Bonsai Club
Meets the third Thursday of each month at Bay Landscaping, 1630 N Southeast Boutell, Essexville, MI.
Contact: Anne Kemper, 517-835-7730, agkemper@hotmail.com
Rochester Hills, MI
Four Seasons Bonsai Club
Usually meets the last Sunday of the month at 1 pm at Bordine’s Nursery, 1835 Rochester Road South, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. (Dates, locations and start times of meetings can vary. The club is here to share the Art of Bonsai by promoting knowledge, interest, education and the enjoyment of Bonsai and other plants. The club was established in 1972 and incorporated in 1973.
Contact: Jimmy Whiteley – President, wynnecreations@aol.com
Website: www.fourseasonsbonsai.com
MINNESOTA
Minneapolis/St Paul, MI
Minnesota Bonsai Society
Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except January) and visitors are welcome to attend. MBS offers ongoing continuing education including a basics class that meets once a month and beginner workshops three times a year. MBS exhibits trees on Mother’s day weekend at the Como Conservatory in St Paul and the Friday and Saturday before Labor Day in the AGHORT building at the Minnesota State Fair also in St Paul
Website: www.minnesotabonsaisociety.org
MISSISSIPPI
Gulfport, MS
MS Gulf Coast Bonsai
Meets monthly at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 12290 Depew Rd, Gulfport, MS at 6:30 PM, second Wednesday of each month. Est. Feb.2002 by six MS Master Gardeners, this small club has annual shows/exhibits and basic bonsai classes and participates in exhibits of nearby clubs. For further details.
Contact: Mike Jennings, (228) 223-3542, Mike@CoastalBonsais.com
MISSOURI
Kansas City, MO
Bonsai Society of Greater Kansas City
Meets at Loose Park Garden Center, 5200 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, MO. Saturdays and Sundays as scheduled, except August and December, 9am. Exhibits in May and October.
Springfield, MO
Ozarks Bonsai Society
The club meets monthly (on Saturdays) at the Botanical Center located at the Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park in Springfield, MO. No membership fees. The club holds an exhibition at the annual Japanese Fall Festival in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Springfield, MO. The club hosts field trips, Yamadori trips, workshops and private classes. For more detailed information, please join the Facebook group.
Contact: Kurt Dillow, kurtdillow@hotmail.com
St. Louis, MO
Bonsai Society of Greater St. Louis
Meetings are the first Tuesday or Wednesday of the month (7pm) in the Beaumont Room at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Meetings are for educational purposes to further the hobbyof bonsai and are open to the general public.
Contact: Glenn Pauley, (314) 843-1312, gkpauley@att.net
MONTANA
Billings, MT
Billings Bonsai Society
Meets at Gainan’s Garden Center Billings.
Bozeman, MT
Gallatin Valley Bonsai Society
We meet monthly on the second Thursday at 6pm at Cashman Nursery in Bozeman MT. We’re a small and friendly group, beginners welcome.
Contact: Rod Maclean, gallatinbonsai@gmail.com
NEBRASKA
Lincoln/Omaha, NE
The Nebraska Bonsai Society
Founded in 2009 and is dedicated to advancing the art of bonsai throughout the state of Nebraska and surrounding areas. We generally meet on the third Sunday of each month, alternating between Lincoln and Omaha.
Contact: info@nebonsai.org
Website: www.nebonsai.org
NEVADA
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Bonsai Society
Meets at the Nevada Garden Club Center, 800 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89101 on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. The meetings are open to the public.
Contact: Ira Sisson, irasisson@hotmail.com
Reno, NV
Yukiyama Bonsai Kai
Meetings are held the first Saturday of the month at 12:00 pm at the Garden Shop Nursery, 3636 Mayberry Dr, Reno, NV 89509
Contact: Mike Draeger, 775-333-2862, 775-250-1433, 3119 Bramble Dr, Reno, NV 89509, md56@sbcglobal.net
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Sorry, to the best of our knowledge no clubs exist in this area. Otherwise, please forward the correct information and we will update this section accordingly.
NEW JERSEY
Closter, NJ
The Bergen Bonsai Society
Meets at Closter Nature Center, Ruckman Rd., Closter, NJ, third Sunday, 10am. The Club sponsors frequent workshops, demonstrations and study groups. Maintains an extensive lending library for members.
Contact: George LeBolt, bonsaibygeorge@verizon.net
Website: www.bergenbonsai.com
Middletown, NJ
Deep Cut Bonsai Society
Meets at the King of Kings Lutheran Church, 250 Harmony Rd., Middletown, NJ, on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM. Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown, NJ is the only public display of bonsai trees in NJ. The bonsai are cared for by members of Deep Cut Bonsai Society.
Contact: Brian Cairns, 732-614-2466, ryehillroad@aol.com
Website: www.deepcutbonsaiclub.org
Morristown, NJ
Great Swamp Bonsai Society
Meets second Tuesday of the month (usually) at 7:30 p.m. at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ.
Contact: Diego E Pablos,973-224-8139, bonsai4ever@aol.com
Mt. Laurel, NJ
Bonsai Society of South Jersey
Meets second Wednesday each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Clover Garden Center, 1017 South Church St., Mt. Laurel, NJ.
Contact: Flex Houvig, flexbonsai@verizon.net
Website: www.bssjbonsai.com
NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Bonsai Club
A friendly group of bonsai enthusiasts of all levels—from curious beginners to lifelong practitioners. We meet at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE, Room 403 on the first Saturday of the month, 9:00 AM. Our meetings are open to the public. Members also attend additional workshops, study groups, demonstrations throughout the year, and participate in the Mother’s Day Weekend annual bonsai exhibition at the Albuquerque Botanical Gardens.
Website: www.abqbonsai.org
NEW YORK
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Bonsai Society
Meets at 7:00 P.M. on the third Wednesday of each month (Except for Jan & Dec.) at The Buffalo Botanical Gardens , 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo NY 14218. Monthly programs include demonstrations, workshops, lectures, discussion, & raffles. Trees are often brought in by members for display, criticism, diagnosis and help. Please feel free to bring in your trees.
Contact: info@buffalobonsaisociety.com
Website: www.buffalobonsaisociety.com
Feura Bush NY
Mohawk-Hudson Bonsai Society
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society meets the last Sunday of each month at 12:00PM. The club meets at DJH Bonsai Studio, 1793 Tarrytown Road, Feura Bush NY. MHBS was founded in 1968. New members and visitors are always welcome.
Contact: Guy Pastena, mohawkhudsonbonsai@gmail.com
Website: www.mohawkhudsonbonsai.org
Long Island, NY
Long Island Bonsai Society
Meets at Planting Fields, Upper Brookville, NY, second Monday each month except October when the meeting is held on the Third Monday. Pre-meeting workshops at 7pm and the regular meeting begins at 8pm.
Website: www.longislandbonsai.org
Ithaca, NY
Finger Lakes Bonsai Society
Meets every 3rd Tuesday on Cornell University campus, Ithaca, NY from 7-9pm. Meeting building is at the Ken Post greenhouses at Helios Circle just off of Tower Road. Club meetings provide a topic each month to inform and encourage bonsai participation. Anyone interested in bonsai, whether beginner or experienced, is invited to attend.
Contact: John Wiessinger, 607-277-2116, natureetours@gmail.com
Website: https://fingerlakesbonsai.weebly.com
Massapequa, NY
Bonsai Society of Greater New York
Meets at the Odol Community Center, 43 Ritter Avenue, Massapequa at 7:30pm, the second Friday of each month.
Contact: Mary Ward, bsgny@gmail.com
North Syracuse, NY
Bonsai Club of Central New York
Meets at Pitcher Hill Community Church, 605 Bailey Rd, off Buckley Rd, first Saturday of the month 10AM to noon.
Club activities: discussions, workshops, demonstrations, field trips, guest speakers. Annual show in September.
Contact: Curt Drury, (315) 468-8252 curtdrury@gmail.com
Website: www.cnybonsai.com
Queens, NY
Queens Chapter of Bonsai Society of Greater New York
Meets at Queens Botanical Gardens, 4320 Main St., Flushing, Queens, fourth Wednesday, 8:00 PM.
Rochester, NY
Bonsai Society of Upstate New York
Meets at Brighton Town Park Lodge, 777 Westfall Rd. Large exhibit the end of May.
Contact: William Valavanis, 1070 Martin Rd., West Henrietta, NY 14586-9623, (585) 334-2595, wnv@internationalbonsai.com
Website: www.bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org
Staten Island, NY
Staten Island Bonsai Society
Meets at Blue Heron Nature Center, 222 Poillon Ave, Staten Island each second Tuesday at 7:30PM.
Utica, NY
Mohawk Valley Bonsai Club
Meets at D’Alessandro’s Nursery and Garden Center, 1346 Higby Rd., Frankfort, NY. Providing opportunities to have fun while developing skills, MVBC is a forum for learning, inspiring, building knowledge, and connecting with the greater bonsai community. Lots of demonstrations, working on trees and ‘Q and A’s. Visitors and bonsai enthusiasts of all skill levels welcome! Established in 2005 to serve the Utica/Rome region.
Contact: Cathy Brown cdbdesign68@gmail.com or Deverie Hunt 18blackflowers@gmail.com
Website: www.mvbonsai.com
NORTH CAROLINA
Asheville, NC
Blue Ridge Bonsai Society
We assemble around 1:30 with the program starting at 2pm. Bring a tree for show and tell or to ask questions. Beginners are especially welcome! Yearly membership is $25. Meets at the Botanical Gardens at Asheville, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC.
Website: blueridgebonsaisociety.com
Charlotte, NC
The Bonsai Society of the Carolinas
Located in Charlotte, NC, and is the oldest bonsai club in the Carolinas. We normally meet the second weekend of each month. Both beginner and advanced programs are presented. National and regional artists are frequently featured as well as talented local artists. Visitors are welcome.
Website: www.bonsaicarolina.org
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
The Triangle Bonsai Society
Created in 1979 to promote the art in the Triangle area of NC (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill). Meeting time and locations vary. TBS often engages artists of national and international caliber to provide bonsai education at all levels of proficiency and runs a yearly club expo, the Bonsai Exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the bonsai exhibit at the NC State Fair.
Contact: Gabe Monetti, trianglebonsaisocietyboard@gmail.com
Website: trianglebonsai.com
Wilmington, NC
Cape Fear Bonsai Society meets the 1st Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm, at the New Hanover County Arboretum Auditorium, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.
Contact Mary Recupero, 910-794-3135, info@capefearbonsaisociety.org
Website: www.capefearbonsaisociety.org
NORTH DAKOTA
Sorry, to the best of our knowledge no clubs exist in this area. Otherwise, please forward the correct information and we will update this section accordingly.
OHIO
Akron/Canton, OH
Akron-Canton Bonsai Society
Meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. at the Haines Building 8050 Freedom Ave. NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720, just off I-77, Shuffel St. Exit. Visitors are always welcome.
Contact: akroncantonbonsai@gmail.com
Cincinnati, OH
Bonsai Society of Greater Cincinnati
Since 1964 the BSGS has been a home for bonsai enthusiasts from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana region. Monthly meetings are February-November on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7pm-9pm at the Cincinnati Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45206. Annual Fall Show at the Cincinnati Krohn Conservatory.
Contact: webmaster@cincinnatibonsai.org
Website: www.cincinnatibonsai.org
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Bonsai Club
Meets at the Cleveland-Rockefeller Park Greenhouse, 750 E. 88th St. of Martin Luther Kind Blvd., Cleveland, OH , the fourth Saturday of the month 9:30 am to noon. The Cleveland Bonsai Club is one of the oldest Bonsai clubs in the US, having been founded in 1956. A very prestigious club with many tremendously talented members.
Contact: Dale Harder, (440) 888-2163, dale@hhr-lasers.com
Website: www.ClevelandBonsaiClub.org
Columbus, OH
Columbus Bonsai Society
For more than 40 years, keeping it small in Central Ohio. Programs encourage new and experienced bonsai hobbyists alike. Please join us, guests always welcome. We meet year round. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 East Broad St.
Contact: columbusbonsai@gmail.com
Website: www.columbusbonsai.org
Sandusky, OH
Sandusky Bonsai Club
Meets at 306 Wayne St., first Tuesday, except January, 7:30 PM. Send mail to Parkview Barber Shop, 306 Wayne St., Sandusky, OH 44870
OKLAHOMA
Norman, OK
Association of Oklahoma Bonsai Hobbyists
Meets on the 1st Sunday of the month from 1 to 4PM, usually at the Firehouse Art Center in Norman Oklahoma.
Contact Randy Jones, 405.364.8960, atrj@randysbonsai.com
Oklahoma City, OK
Central Oklahoma Bonsai Society
Meets at 3400 NW 36th St., second Tuesday, 7:00 PM. June show and bazaar.
Contact: Dale Haworth, 10874 S. Sante Fe Ave., Edmond, Oklahoma. (405) 844-2513, dalehaworth@cox.net
Tulsa, OK
Green Country Bonsai
Meets at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK on the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm. Spring & Fall shows.
Contact: greencountrybonsaisociety@gmail.com
Website: www.greencountrybonsai.org
OREGON
Brookings, OR
Seacrest Bonsai Club
Meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am, at the Brookings Library & various members homes, Brookings, OR.
Contact: Tim Early, President, 541-596-2517, PO Box 453, O’Brien, OR 97534, timrobin@frontiernet.net
Corvallis, OR
Corvallis Bonsai Society
Meets at Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., fourth Tuesday, 7:00 PM.
Coos Bay/ North Bend, OR
Bay Area Bonsai Society
Meets at Coos Bay public library, 525 Anderson, second Monday, except July and August, 7:00 PM. Annual spring exhibit.
Eugene, OR
Eugene Bonsai Society, Inc.
Meets at Eugene Garden Club, 1645 High St. in Eugene, first Thursday, except January, July, and August, at 6:30 PM.
Contact: Dean Burkhart, (541) 744-1919, burkhaks@aol.com
Website: www.eugenebonsai.org
Grants Pass, OR
The Southern Oregon Regional Bonsai Club
Does not have any firm meeting dates yet, but when they do meet, the meetings are held at Chet’s Garden Center at 4th and H street, Grants Pass, OR 97526. We’re just getting rolling with lots to offer the local bonsai enthusiasts.
Contact: Rick Katzin at (541) 761-0324, honeyishrunkthetrees@yahoo.com
Medford, OR
Cascade Bonsai Society
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at Eastwood Baptist Church Annex, 675 N. Keene Way, Medford.
Contact: Jan Bailey (541) 857-2627, bondoxies@charter.net
Website: www.cascadebonsai.org
Portland, OR
The Bonsai Society of Portland
Founded in 1966. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Milwaukie Community Center, 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie, 97222. No meetings in July, August, or December. Bonsai exhibits in Spring and Fall. Guests are welcome.
Website: www.portlandbonsai.org
Port Orford, OR
Far-West Bonsai Society
Meets at Alfonso Travel Park, first Monday, 7:00 PM. DeBoyd & Eileen Smith, 95650 Sixes River Rd., Sixes, OR 97476. Fourth of July exhibit at Driftwood School, Port Orford.
Salem, OR
Willamette Valley Bonsai Society
Meets at the Marion County Fire District #1, 300 Cordon Road NE, Salem, OR the second Tuesday, 7pm. WVBS stimulate interest in, information on and appreciation of the art of bonsai by participating in fairs, exhibitions, conventions and other educational displays.
Contact: Ron Phair Phone: (503) 932-2165, phairest@hotmail.com
Website: www.willamettevalleybonsai.org
PENNSYLVANIA
Boalsburg, PA
The Happy Valley Bonsai Club
Central PA bonsai enthusiasts meet to discuss and learn bonsai, work on trees, & share bonsai information with the general public. The Happy Valley Bonsai Club is an affiliate of the Art Alliance of Central PA,
Contact Ross Adams, (814) 466-3014, rossa53@verizon.net
Website: thehvbc.wordpress.com
Harrisburg, PA
Susquehanna Bonsai Club
Meets third Monday, 7:00 PM. Club since l98l. Over 200 members.
Contact: James and Mary Kay Doyle, 145l Pleasant Hill Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17112, (717) 545-4555.
Huntingdon Valley, PA
Pennypack Bonsai Society
Meets the second Thursday of every month at Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust 2955 Edgehill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA.
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster Bonsai Society
Meets at historic Conestoga House and Gardens at 1608 Marietta Pike (Rt. 23), just west of Lancaster. The club meets in the library every 2nd Wednesday of the month, except for December, at 7:00 PM. Member of Potomac Bonsai Society. Spring and fall shows.
Contact: ulrich51@excite.com
Lehigh Vally, PA
Bonsai Society of Lehigh Valley
Meets at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, Horticultural Room, 3300 Chester Ave., Bethlehem, last Tuesday, 7:00 PM, except July, August, December. Mid-May exhibit.
Contact: Jack Januz, jackjanuz@verizon.net
Website: www.lvbonsai.org
Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Bonsai Society
Meets at Greater Plymouth Community Center, 2910 Jolly Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA, third Friday, 7:00 PM.
Contact: Linda Brant, 610-948-6380, lbrant@comcast.net
Website: www.pabonsai.org
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Bonsai Society
Meets at Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm.
The Pittsburgh Bonsai Society (PBS) was founded in 1957 to foster the art of bonsai in Western Pennsylvania. The PBS was one of the first bonsai societies in the United States. Today the society is comprised of over 80 active members, from beginners to award-winning professionals. Society events include regular meetings with member-led demonstrations, bonsai auctions and shows, guest artist workshops, trips, and much more. ALL are welcome.
Contact: Ian Evans – President, 412.812.8506, bebopbonsai@gmail.com
Website: www.pittsburghbonsai.org
Pittston, PA
North East Pennsylvania Bonsai Society
Meets Last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at Midway Garden Center 1865 Highway 315 Pittson, PA. The Northeast PA Bonsai Society was begun in June of 1988 with the mission of providing a place to come together to share their knowledge and skills as well as promoting interest in bonsai among the general public.
Contact: Susan Lauer 570-654 6194, selauermgc@aol.com
Website: www.NEPABonsai.com
Reading, PA
Reading Bonsai Society
Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 7pm in the Reading Public Museum Auditorium. Enter through the back security entrance.
Contact Alan Groff (610) 927-2272, alang@inter-graphic.com
West Miton, PA
Augusta Bonsai Club
Meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the United Christ Church, White Deer Churches, West Milton, PA. Meetings are fun and informal. Occasionally a field trip and every September a picnic.
Contact: John Bierley(570) 546-7811, quietspiritarts@hotmail.com
Wilmington, PA
Brandywine Bonsai Society
Meets every third Saturday of the month (except December) at the Brandywine Town Center, Wilmington-West Chester Pike (Rte 202) & Naamans Road (Rte 92), at 10:00 AM. Annual bonsai shows at Brandywine River Museum (Chadds Ford, PA) in June and at Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, PA) in the fall.
Contact: Steve Ittel, 302-778-4546, BrandywineBonsai@comcast.net
Website: www.gobbs.org
PUERTO RICO
Trujillo Alto, PR
Federacion Puerto Rico de Bonsai
Contact: Presidente Pedro J. Moarales, P.O.Box 1620, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico 00977, 787-765-6680, futago@prtc.net
Bayamon, PR
Club de Bonsai de Puerto Rico-Capitulo de San Juan
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at Centro Cumunal Crown Hills, Wiston Churchill Ave., El Senorial, San Juan.
Contact: Jose Rivera, josorl@prw.net
RHODE ISLAND
W. Kingston, RI
Rhode Island Bonsai Society
PO Box 40935 Providence, RI 02940
SOUTH CAROLINA
Florence, SC
Bonsai Club of South Carolina
Meets at Pee Dee State Farmers Market, 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501. Bonsai Club of SC meets on the first Sunday of each month at 2pm. Meetings are typically held at Growing Hobby at Pee Dee State Farmers Market in Florence. Visitors are welcome to attend. If the market gate is closed upon arrival, please call 843-951-9669 for access.
Contact: Holly Beaumier, Growing Hobby, 2513 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501, 843-951-9669 bonsaiclubsc@gmail.com
Website: http://fb.com/bonsai.club.of.sc
Seabrook Island, SC
Coastal Carolina Bonsai Club
Meets at Property Owners Community Room, Seabrook Island, second Monday every other month beginning January, 7:30pm. We have a security gate. One must be invited or ask for entrance from the contact person.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sorry, to the best of our knowledge no clubs exist in this area. Otherwise, please forward the correct information and we will update this section accordingly.
TENNESSEE
Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society
Meets the second Saturday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at the Agricultural Center, 6183 Adamson Circle in Chattanooga. The Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society promotes knowledge, interest, education, and the enjoyment of bonsai and other plants. We invite experienced bonsaists, inexperienced bonsaists, and those having an interest in the art of bonsai to join our group to participate in monthly meetings.
Contact James L. Gumnick, (423) 598-8166, jim@tvbonsai.org.
Website: www.tvbonsai.org
Kingsport, TN
The Mid-Appalachian Bonsai Kai
A group of individuals interested in the art and horticulture of developing Bonsai. We hold a show the third week of May, usually in Kingsport Tennessee. Meetings at either the Eastman Recreational Park on Bay Mountain Rd, Kingsport, or the Kingsport public library.
Contact: midappalachianbonsaikai@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/mabonsaikai
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Bonsai Society
Meets at various members’ homes typically on the second Saturday of each month from 9:30am-noon. Through a variety of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops, members are encouraged to develop their skills and understanding of classical bonsai design and culture. Annual spring show held in May.
Contact: Tom Bjorholm, (865) 922-0825, bjorholmt@juno.com
Website: www.knoxvillebonsaisociety.com
Memphis, TN
Memphis Bonsai Society
Meets at the Memphis Botanical Gardens Goldsmith Civic Center (750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN) on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Nashville, TN
Nashville Bonsai Society
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month except December and January. We regularly meet at Cheekwood Botanic Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN. Double check the website for time and location.
Contact John Cole, 615-429-1301, john.cole3829@comcast.net
Website: www.nashvillebonsai.com
TEXAS
Austin, TX
The Austin Bonsai Society
Has been in existence since 1965. Active membership of about 60, several of whom have gained national or international recognition for their expertise. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm for social time with the meeting starting at 7:30 at the Zilker Garden Center in Austin. Special events each year include workshops and a club show in May.
Contact: webmaster.austinbonsaisociety@gmail.com
Website: www.austinbonsaisociety.com
Shohin Society of Texas
Meets on Saturday morning four times a year in Austin, TX, from 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Meeting dates may vary each year. There are no dues. Everyone interested in shohin bonsai is welcome. Lunch is provided.
Contact: Steven Hendricks, 1912 Ashland Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107, (817) 239-7210, stevenhendricks@sbcglobal.net
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi Bonsai Club
Meets every fourth Thursday of the month, January through October, 7:00p.m. at South Texas Botanical Gardens, 8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413. Workshops are scheduled every second Wednesday of the month plus special workshops are often scheduled. A library of bonsai books are available for club members use. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings.
Contact: AJ Guzman – (956) 616-2331
Website: www.facebook.com/CCBonsaiClub
Dallas, TX
Bonsai Society of Dallas
Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 9:00AM at North Haven Gardens, 7700 North Haven Road.
Contact: Sylvia Smith, (972)754-9883, bonsaismiths@tx.rr.com
Website: www.bonsaisocietyofdallas.com
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Bonsai Society
Meets on the second Saturday most months at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center, 3220 Botanical Garden Dr., 9am-12. Spring and Fall Bonsai Exhibit at the Japanese Festivals. Yearly formal bonsai exhibit in May or June. We maintain a small but permanent bonsai exhibit at the Japanese Garden most of the year.
Contact: Mark Bynum, 817-437-8936, mark.bynum12@att.net.
Houston, TX
Houston Bonsai Society, Inc.
Meets monthly on the 1st Saturday at the Trinni Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055, 10 AM – Refreshments, 10:15 AM Meeting Program.
Contact: Anthony Cutola, HBS, P.O. Box 540727, Houston, TX 77254, (832) 656-0208, HoustonBonsai@gmail.com
Website: www.houstonbonsaisociety.com
Houston Chinese Bonsai Society
Meets monthly on the third Saturday at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, TX 77042, 9 AM to 1 PM. The meeting is conducted in Chinese. We work on bonsai, Lingnan and landscape penjing. Anyone who understands Chinese or has an interpreter is welcome to join us.
Contact: Hoe Chuah,(281)935-4067, hoe.chuah@gmail.com,
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Bonsai Society, Inc.
Meets at 7pm on the second Thursday of each month, at the Lion’s Field Adult & Senior Citizens Center located at 2809 Broadway (corner of Broadway and Mulberry).
Contact: Klaus Collinsworth, SABS, P. O. Box 39161, San Antonio, TX 78216, collklaus@yahoo.com
Website: www.sanantoniobonsai.org
UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT
Bonsai Club of Utah
Meets at Sugar House Park Garden Center, 1676 E. 2lst South, fourth Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
Contact: Shane Paul, shaneotvos@gmail.com
Website: www.bonsaiclubofutah.com
VERMONT
Burlington, VT
Green Mountain Bonsai Society
Meetings are generally held on the 3rd Sunday of every month at Gardener’s Supply at their Interval location 128 Intervale Road Burlington.
Contact: Green Mountain Bonsai Society, 137 Saratoga Ave, Burlington, VT 05408, info@greenmountainbonsaisociety.org
Website: www.greenmountainbonsaisociety.org
Greenwich, VT
Yamaki Bonsai Society
Meetings are held every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Bartlett Arboretum 151 Brookdale Road Stamford CT. between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please check our website for current Meetings and Events as is our main communication source.
Contact: Pete Halm, pete_halm@yahoo.com
Website: www.yamakibonsai.org
VIRGINIA
Hampton, VA
Peninsula Bonsai Society
Meets the second Tuesdays, 7:00 PM at the Peninsula Council of Garden Clubs building in Hampton.
Contact: Bob Owens, (757) 877-3515, Bowensai@aol.com
Lynchburg, VA
Central Virginia Bonsai Society
Usually meets the 4th Thursday during growing season at 7pm. All skill levels of bonsai enthusiast are welcome. Meeting days and location are irregular. Call ahead for current schedule.
Contact: Julian R. Adams, 1721 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503, (434) 384- 7951, jra@adamsbonsai.com
Norfolk, VA
Virginia Bonsai Society
Dedicated to the promotion, education, and enjoyment of the living art Bonsai and Penjing. We meet in the Holly Room of Baker Hall at Norfolk Botanical Gardens, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., first Thursday of each Month, 7pm.
Contact: info@virginiabonsai.org
Website: www.virginiabonsai.org
Richmond, VA
Richmond Bonsai Society
Meets in the activity room, St. Mary’s Woods Meeting Address: 1257 Marywood Lane, 4th Monday at 7pm. All skill levels are welcome to attend. Workshops are also offered during the year.
Contact: Thomas Sones, richmondbonsaisociety@yahoo.com
Roanoke, VA
Hinoki Bonsai Club
Meets at Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs Bldg., 3640 Colonial Ave., third Wednesday of each month, except August, at 7:30pm. Our club meets monthly with programs relating to creating,styling, and maintaining bonsai.
Contact: Ken Clubb, (540) 362-2725, kclubb43@cox.net
Springfield, VA
Northern Virginia Bonsai Society
A large, well-established club in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. We meet at 9am the second Saturday of each month at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield, Virginia.
Contact: nvbsnews@gmail.com
Website: www.nvbsbonsai.org
Suffolk, VA
The Tidewater Bonsai Club
Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 2pm–5pm. Our meetings are hands on, improving our own trees and learning from other members.
Website: www.facebook.com/TBCBonsai
WASHINGTON
Bremerton, WA
Evergreen Bonsai Club
Members are encouraged to bring a bonsai to either show off or to get design advice. Our programs vary between covering the basics to more in-depth considerations. All guests are welcome. Meetings 3rd Friday of each month at 7pm. Crossroads Church, 7555 Old Military Rd N, Bremerton WA 98311. For the colder months we meet at Crossroads Church. For the warmer months we meet at Elandan Garden. Our mailing address is Evergreen Bonsai Club, PO Box 2845, Bremerton WA, 98310.
Contact Terry Ayers, tcayers@q.com
Olympia, WA
Olympia Bonsai Club
Meets at 7pm on the second Thursday of each month at the Lacey Community Center 6729 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia, WA. Our mailing address is Box 2682, Olympia, WA., 98507-2682
Website: www.olympiabonsai.org
Seattle, WA
Puget Sound Bonsai Association
Meets at Center for Urban Horticulture at Univ. of Wash., 3501 NE 41st St., fourth Monday, February, March, April, May Show, July “Summer” Potluck, September, October & November, 7:30 PM.
Website: www.pugetsoundbonsai.com
Sequim, WA
Dungeness Bonsai Society
Meets at Pioneer Park, 387 E Washington Street in Sequim. First Tuesday in February, March, April, May, September, October, November, 10am to 12pm.
Spokane, WA
Inland Empire Bonsai Society
Meets at Manito Park meeting room (4W, 21st Ave) on the third Sunday of every month at 12:00 PM.
Contact: Hal Allert, (509)869-4583, info@inlandbonsai.com
Website: www.inlandbonsai.com
Yakima, WA
Yakima Valley Bonsai Society
Meetings are held at 7:30pm the last Tuesday of each month from February through October at the Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum DR, Yakima WA
Contact: Ernie Smith, Racee@wolfenet.com
WEST VIRGINIA
Vienna, WV
Ki No Kaze Bonsai Club
Meets March – October, 2nd Sunday of every month at 2 pm on the 3d Level of Scots Landscaping, 6303 Grand Central Ave., Vienna, WV 2605.
Contact: Edie Lindley, edie_lindley@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/662058003814042
WISCONSIN
Appleton, WI
Fox Valley Bonsai Society
Meets at the Gardens of the Fox Cities in Appleton, WI, the second Tuesday, at 7pm. Annual show last Sunday in September at the Gardens of the Fox Cities in Appleton.
Contact: Leroy Frahm, (414) 832- 6722, leroyfrahm@hotmail.com
Green Bay, WI
Bay Area Bonsai Society
Meets at Green Bay Botanical Garden 2nd Wednesday, except July, November, December.
Contact: Chris Augustian PO Box 12244, Green Bay WI 54307-2244 920-660-4141
Website: bayareabonsaisociety.weebly.com
Lacrosse, WI
The Coulee Region Bonsai Club
Meets at Asbury Methodist Church, 19 and Redfield St., third Monday, except December, 7pm. Annual show in June.
Madison, WI
Badger Bonsai Society
Meetings are at 6:30 on the second Thursday of every month at Olbrich Gardens(3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI), except for January and July when the club has a special dinner meeting.
Contact: Karl Bethke, (608) 249-6195, aabonsai@charter.net
Website: www.badgerbonsai.net
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Bonsai Society
Meets on the 1st Tuesday at 6:45pm at Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI.
Contact: P.O. Box 240822, Milwaukee, WI 53224, 414-299-9229, mbsweb@hotmail.com
Website: www.milwaukeebonsai.org
WYOMING
Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne Bonsai Society
Meets at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens the second Saturday of every month (except December) from 10-12 a.m. Upcoming events are listed on the Botanic Gardens website: www.botanic.org.
Contact Laura Stacy, kileestacy@aol.com
Douglas, WY
Laramie Peak Bonsai Society
2015 Adobe Ave., Douglas, WY 82633. L.P.B.S. meets once a month to discuss and learn the art and technique of bonsai. Our group also holds classes and attends annual events. We enjoy collecting material from the mountains in the area. Most of all we enjoy sharing our love of bonsai and learning from others.
Contact Dan W., 307-359-2063, lpbonsaisociety@gmail.com
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