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Midwest Bonsai Show Workshops — August 14–16 at Chicago Botanic Garden

This event is hosted by the Midwest Bonsai Society, not PSBS — but an event we're proud to support. 📋 The full workshop and event schedule is here, plus the show layout so you can plan your visit. Three days of workshops with some of the best teachers in the country. Sessions include: Wiring 101 (beginners welcome) Japanese Black Pine Trident Maple Korean Hornbeam Collected Western Conifers Bring Your Own Tree sessions with Guest Master Boon Manakitivipart Most workshops cap at 7 to 10 students — don't wait if…

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In Memory of Richard “Dick” Anderson — Lifetime Member

It is with sadness that we share the news that longtime Prairie State Bonsai Society member Richard "Dick" Anderson passed away on March 19, 2026. Dick was a lifetime member of the club and leaves behind a legacy of dedicated service and friendship. Former PSBS President Phil Malhiot shared this remembrance: "When I came on as president in 1998, Dick Anderson was the treasurer for Prairie State Bonsai Society. He was a very active member for the next 12 years and served as treasurer for 10 of those years.…

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Midwest Bonsai Society 20th Annual May Exhibit — This Weekend!

Our friends at the Midwest Bonsai Society are hosting their 20th Annual May Exhibit this weekend, May 16–17, 2026, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is one of the premier bonsai events in our region, and we always love supporting our sister club! The exhibit runs 9 AM to 5 PM both days in Burnstein Hall at the Regenstein Center. Admission to the exhibit is free (regular Garden parking and admission fees apply). You'll find a wonderful display of trees in various stages of training, live demonstrations, and multiple…

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