General Meeting
May 4 9:00AM
From MBS President
Strange winter weather patterns seem to be happening more frequently .... It’s tempting to view this irregular behavior as a frustration or a challenge, but I would suggest it provides an opportunity to learn an important lesson.
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April 20, 2024
Make-and-Take Workshop - 9:00 AM at Boerner
Create a Larch Forest/Group Planting with Ben H
Leave with your own stunning group planting / bonsai forest using larch saplings. MBS members can sign-up
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May 4, 2024
General Meeting - 9:00 AM at Boerner
Group Slash with Erich B
Erich B will get a number of Teams formed, and each group will style a provided nursery material into a bonsai creation. Come join the fun at this meeting, and bring tools if you have them.
Every one is welcome!
Volunteer Opportunity
MBS members wishing to volunteer at the bonsai exhibit at Lynden Sculpture Garden (LSG) for the 2024 season are asked to meet for lunch/ orientation/ cleanup. See the newsletter for details. No experience is necessary
If you need to renew to enjoy the dig or workshop.
MBS Annual Exhibit
June 8-9, 2024
MBS is honored to have Rick Garcia as our guest artist in June at Boerner August at Boerner Botanical Garden. Rick Garcia, graduated from El Dorado School of Satsuki Bonsai and become a certified Satsuki bonsai instructor. He continued his studies in Japan with the world-renowned Satsuki master, Suisho Nakayama, President of the Japanese Satsuki Association. Rick continues with studies to the present day and has been teaching Satsuki Bonsai for over 23 years. More information on Demonstration and Workshops can be found at Annual Exhibit\ Sign-ups will begin soon
2024 Schedule
Want to plan your 2024. Check out the Schedule and print out the printable version.
Join or Renew Today
We are very lucky to have many distinguish bonsai enthusiast in our club. We have just a wealth of knowledge available at meetings,
workshops, and just generally available to us. Jack Douthitt, Steve Carini, Ron Fortmann, Pam Woythal are just a few names of the
members with a boatload of experience. We also have a new generation of bonsai enthusiast like Brian Susler, Keven Stoeveken and Scott D.
We are looking forward to increasing our Club membership this year. What this means is that you are more likely to mingle with bonsai enthusiast,
to make new friends, and to enjoy the glorious activities we have planned. So don’t delay…. Renew today.
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Recent Activities
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Volunteer
LSG Volunteer MBS members wishing to volunteer at the bonsai exhibit at Lynden Sculpture Garden (LSG) for the 2024 season are asked to contact Michelle Z
Milwaukee Bonsai is supported by volunteers who donate their time to advance our art form. If you are eager to share your time and talent with us, please let us know.
Latest Newsletters
President's Message Strange winter weather patterns, Upcoming Meetings, April 2024 Yamadori Dig , LSG Volunteers Needed, Group/Forest Planting Workshop, a couple pictures from March meeting,
Special features:
Forest Creation Notes by Pam W
Urbandori Notes by Pam W