General Meeting

July 13 9:00AM

at Boerner Botanical Garden

From MBS President

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July 13, 2024

General Meeting - 9:00 AM at Boerner
FOCUS: Hands Off, Puffball Stage, Dealing with Summer Heat
MAIN: Show and Tell as many species of Pines using member trees
Every one is welcome!

State Fair Exhibit

August 1 - 11, 2024

Ten Days Three big shows in the Grand Champion Building.
Check out the State Fair Flyer and for more details see an upcoming MBS newsletter for current information
And Volunteer Opportunities see below

August 3, 2024

Guest Artist David Cutchin - 9:00 AM at Boerner
MBS is thrilled to introduce the newest Bonsai Mirai educator, David Cutchin. As Ryan Neil states “A proud Floridian and highly talented bonsai professional at the top of his class.”
Educating with a focus on the nuances of propagation and material development within the coveted tropical bonsai model, David’s accessible approach to teaching combines physiology, technique, and artistry that is unique to his personal evolution of understanding species that thrive in tropical regions.
Every one is welcome!
Take advantage of more discussion after the meeting in the temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical cultivation Critique and Discussion Workshop. Register
On Sunday take a 6-hour workshop where David will, with a clear design objective mapping your actions, help you employ pruning techniques to stimulate new growth. Register for workshop

Volunteer Opportunity

MBS members wishing to volunteer for state Fair. Volunteers are needed for each set up/change out or tear down Set-up/Tear Down
Tree sit at the WI State Fair. Greet visitors to the MBS booth and talk about bonsai. Any experience level is welcome. Tree Sit
And enter a tree 2024 MBS State Fair Exhibit

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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Volunteer

MBS Exhibits - State Fair - Need volunteers and Trees MBS members wishing to help sign-up online or Contact Past President - Erich B

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 Summer Solstice, Upcoming Meetings, Focus on temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical cultivation with guest artist David Cutchin, June Kelly Award - Melissa, Annual Exhibit Winners judged by Rick Garcia, Congratulations New Talent, 2024 Bonsai Fundamentals Class, Milestone 50 Videos and Logo Contest,
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