Schedule for MilwaukeeBonsaiSociety.org

Monthly Meetings

Since the Pandemic has closed Evenings at Boerner, we are now meeting on the first Saturday of the month (check below for schedule) at 9:00 AM at Boerner Botanical Garden except when noted. While our policy is everyone is welcome, it may be impossible to reach non members with the a Zoom Meeting ID or specific date if changes are needed.

When			Details
01/06/2024 9:00 AM			Bonsai Biology with Brian S. Focus: Do I need to Repot and Why Main: Bonsai Soils/Biology; Bonsai Soil Components Every one is welcome!
02/03/2024 9:00 AM			Introducing your tree to a Bonsai Container with Ron F. Focus: Chopsticks (bullet nose vs others) Fertilizing Y/N Main: Introducing your tree to a Bonsai Container Every one is welcome!
03/03/2024 9:00 AM			Wound Care and Proper Use of Tools and Cut with Ron F. Focus: Unwraping a pot with an Air-Layer Main: Wound Care and Proper Use of Tools and Cut Every one is welcome!
04/06/2024 9:00 AM			Dawn Redwood Forest Creation with Steve C. Focus: Curved Chisel Use Main: Forest Creation using Dawn Redwoods. Watch for a follow-up workshop. Every one is welcome!
05/04/2024 9:00 AM			Group Slash with Erich B NO EDUCATION CONTENT PRESENTED THIS MONTH Everyone is welcome.
06/01/2024 9:00 AM			Members bring in trees for styling advise (6-8 tables) with MBS members Focus: Preparing a thread graft for next Spring Main: Members bring in trees for styling advise (6-8 tables) Hands-On Every one is welcome!
07/13/2024 9:00 AM			Show and Tell as many species of Pines using member trees with Ron, Steve, Brian 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!
08/03/2024 9:00 AM			Guest Artist David Cutchin Tropical Tree Discussion with Guest Artist David Cutchin Every one is welcome!
09/07/2024 9:00 AM			State Fair Exhibitor Focus: How to Critique Main: Exhibitor trees - Show and Tell Every one is welcome!
10/05/2024 9:00 AM			Viewing Stones with Guest Artist Rafael Perez Guerra Focus: Root over Rock Revisit Main: Viewing Stones Viewing Stones - background, characteristics and aesthetic qualities Every one is welcome!
11/02/2024 9:00 AM			Wire Focus: Problems to watch for with various winter storage Main: Wire- (size, cooper/Alum, how/when to take off) Every one is welcome!
12/02/2024 9:00 AM			Holiday Party NO EDUCATION CONTENT PRESENTED THIS MONTH Everyone is welcome.

Workshops

are held at Boerner Botanical Garden where Artist Workshops are by reservation for MBS member paticipants and Open Workshops are free for all members.

When	Time	Details
Jan 20, 2024	9:00- 2:00 PM	More Bonsai Hacks with Kris Z Sign-up For MBS Bonsai Hacks
April 20, 2024	9:00- 2:00 PM	Create a Larch Forest/Group Planting with Ben H Attend the March meeting and see the April newsletter for details.
May/2024	9:00- 2:00 PM	Workshop for Previous Beginner Workshop Particcipants See the MBS May Newsletter for more information
06/08/2024	2 Days of class and workshop opportunities	MBS 53rd Annual Exhibit Celebration This year were are have a azalea opportunities with artist Rick Garcia. Check out the Annual Exhibit Everyone is welcome.
9/21/2024	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Workshop Get your feet wet (and hands dirty) by attending our Next Beginner Workshop. Members of the Milwaukee Bonsai Society will be on hand to help with the creation of your first Bonsai ‘masterpiece’!

Exhibits and Shows

are usually held at Boerner Botanical Garden unless noted. Everyone is welcome!

When			Details
02/25/2024 9:00 AM			Winter Silhouette Exhibit at the Domes In addition to the joys of snow during the winter and early spring months, we in the Midwest have an opportunity to view our landscape in the ‘raw’, that is, without the dressing of buds, leaves and flowers. For additional information see the Silhouette Flyer
05/11/2024			World Bonsai Day at Lynden Sculpture Garden Each year, on the second Saturday in May, "World Bonsai Day" celebration. On this very special day, clubs, organizations and individuals throughout the world are encouraged to reach out into their respective communities and share the joy and brotherhood we all feel because of our involvement with bonsai. This celebration includes a bonsai display of MBS trees acrosse two weekends and is held at Lynden Sculpture Garden For additional information watch the LSG Calendar
06/08/2024 Two Days			MBS 53rd Annual Exhibit Celebration Guest Artist is Rick Garcia Check out the Annual Exhibit Everyone is welcome.
08/01/2024 Ten Days			State Fair Three big shows in the Grand Champion Building. Check out the State Fair Flyer and for more details see the MBS newsletter for current information
11/15/2024 Three days			Folk Fair An exhibit of trees from our membership from students to advance members. See the Folk Fair Flyer for details and times for this 3 day exhibit.

Classes

Starts each spring and participation is limited in size for registered MBS member participants.

Area Events

are at near-by locations and can be enjoyed by all.

May 3-5,2024 Bonsai Central Convention - Bonsai Central Convention St. Louis Event
May 5 - National Public Gardens Day - Hang out in the park. Boerner Botanical Gardens
May 11 - World Bonsai Day at Lynden Sculpture Garden. - For additional information watch the LSG Calendar for this week long exhibit.
May 11-12,2024 ABS Learning Seminar - ABS Learning Seminar Grand Rapids Event
May 11-12,2024 Midwest Bonsai Society - Chicago May Bonsai Event
June 8 - 9 MBS 53rd Annual Exhibit Celebration An exhibit of the best trees of our members... See the Annual Exhibit Flyer for details and times for this 3 day exhibit. And for current on-going information on the event see Annual Exhibit
August 16-18 2024 Midwest Bonsai Society - Chicago August Show

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