NOTE:  New location – Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville

This year’s summer picnic will be held on Sunday, June 29, from 11 to 3, at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, IL.  It is located NW of the intersection of Winfield Road and Route 56 (Butterfield Road). The entrance is from Butterfield just west of Winfield.

We will be located in the North Pavilion.  (see map below)

Our club picnic is the perfect time to come together and enjoy bonsai.  We should take this opportunity to bring a tree to show others, and bring trees that you would like advice on.  It is a great time to hang out together and work on trees.  Nothing beats a summer day talking bonsai and wiring trees.

Lunch will take place around noon. The club will provide burgers, hot dogs, and drinks; members are asked to bring their sides and share.

Members, please plan on bringing a dish to pass and a tree or two to work on.  The club will have our wire box available if people need wire for their trees.

So we hope to see you on June 29!

Blackwell Forest Preserve website

Please feel free to call me (Craig Cronquist at 630-244-0155) should you have any questions.

Directions to

Prairie State Bonsai Society Picnic

June 29, 2025, 11AM to 3PM

Blackwell Forest Preserve, North Shelter

The entrance to the forest preserve is on the north side of Butterfield Road (IL Route 56), just west of Winfield Road.

Staying on the main road, you will pass:

Two Stop signs

Sign for the South Shelter on your right

Sign for the Boat Launch on your right

Sign pointing to the West Shelter on your left

Sign on your left for the West Division Ranger Office

Immediately after the road curves to the right around the lake, you will see the sign for the North Shelter on your right.

The North Shelter has two parking lots connected by a short lane.  It has bathrooms with sinks and flush toilets.

If you get to the Family Campground, you have gone too far.

See you there!