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SUMMARY:Annual Club Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Guest Artist: Chris Baker\, Curator of Bonsai at the Chicago Botanic Garden\nSunday\, June 14 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nNorth Pavilion\, Blackwell Forest Preserve\, Warrenville\, IL \nJoin us for the annual PSBS summer picnic at the beautiful Blackwell Forest Preserve! Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of great food\, conversation\, and camaraderie with fellow bonsai enthusiasts and their families. \n\n \nChris Baker \n\nThis year we’ll be joined by Chris Baker\, Curator of Bonsai at the Chicago Botanic Garden\, as our guest artist. Chris has been the first full-time Curator of Bonsai at the Garden since 2014\, and under his stewardship the bonsai collection has more than doubled its display of quality trees. He trained under bonsai master Toru Suzuki at the Diajuen Nursery in Japan in 2012 and currently serves as President of the North American Bonsai Federation and a board member of the World Bonsai Friendship Federation. Bring a tree and your tools — Chris and other experienced members will be happy to offer advice and guidance. \n\nWhat the Club Provides\n\nHamburgers\, cheeseburgers\, hot dogs\, buns\, and condiments\nDrinks (soda and water) and ice\nPlates\, plasticware\, and napkins\nBonsai wire\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nYour family — everyone is welcome!\nA dish to share\nLawn chairs\nA bonsai tree and your tools (for advice from Chris and others)\n\nDirections to the North Pavilion\nEnter Blackwell Forest Preserve from the north side of Butterfield Road (IL Route 56)\, just west of Winfield Road. After the first stop sign\, continue 0.8 miles. You’ll pass two stop signs\, the South Shelter sign\, Boat Launch sign\, West Shelter sign\, and West Division Ranger Office sign. After the road curves right around the lake\, you will see the North Shelter sign on your right. The North Pavilion has bathrooms with flush toilets\, running water\, and a built-in barbecue grill. \nPlease note: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in DuPage County Forest Preserve District facilities. There is no admission fee to enter the preserve.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/annual-club-picnic/
LOCATION:Blackwell Forest Preserve\, Warrenville\, IL\, US
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SUMMARY:July Member Meeting: Show Prep & Tree Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Moved to the second Wednesday due to the July 4th holiday. \nPhil Malhoit or Larry Magee will lead a show preparation workshop and discussion. With the Destination Asia festival just weeks away (August 1-2)\, this is the time to evaluate your trees for exhibition readiness — learn about display techniques\, accent plants\, stands\, and the judging criteria used at formal bonsai shows.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/july-member-meeting-show-prep-tree-evaluation/
LOCATION:College of DuPage (TEC1038B)\, 425 Fawell Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL
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SUMMARY:Destination Asia Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMSunday\, August 2: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM \nGuest Judge: Peter Chan\nThe premier bonsai exhibition of the year at the Morton Arboretum\, featuring bonsai displays from across the Midwest\, vendor sales\, and workshops led by world-class artists. \nPeter Chan is the doyen of bonsai in the United Kingdom. He is a self-taught bonsai artist whose journey began on a London balcony in the late 1960s. In 1986\, he and his wife Dawn founded Herons Bonsai\, which became Britain’s premier bonsai nursery. Peter holds the extraordinary record of 21 Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals — a feat unmatched by any other bonsai specialist. He served as Chairman of the British Bonsai Association (1980-1987) and is a founding member of the Federation of British Bonsai Societies. His first book\, Bonsai: The Art of Growing and Keeping Miniature Trees (1985)\, remains a world bestseller still in print. His YouTube channel has over 500\,000 subscribers and 70 million views. \nPeter will conduct 4 workshops (2 per day) and serve as judge for the exhibition. 8 workshops are planned across the weekend\, running 9 AM–noon and 1:30–4:30 PM. \n\n🎟️ Workshop Registration\nWe are offering eight hands-on bonsai workshops across both days of the festival\, including four led by guest artist Peter Chan. Workshops range from beginner intro sessions to advanced guest artist experiences — plus kids’ workshops! \nView Workshops & Register →
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/destination-asia-festival-4/
LOCATION:The Morton Arboretum\, 4100 Illinois Route 53\, Lisle\, IL\, US
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SUMMARY:August Member Meeting: Program TBD
DESCRIPTION:Program to be announced. Check back for updates as the program is finalized.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/august-member-meeting-program-tbd/
LOCATION:College of DuPage (TEC1038B)\, 425 Fawell Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL
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SUMMARY:September Member Meeting: Program TBD
DESCRIPTION:Moved to the second Wednesday due to the Labor Day holiday. \nProgram to be announced. Check back for updates as the program is finalized.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/september-member-meeting-program-tbd/
LOCATION:College of DuPage (TEC1038B)\, 425 Fawell Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL
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SUMMARY:October Member Meeting: Iron Bonsai Competition
DESCRIPTION:The annual Iron Bonsai event — one of the most entertaining meetings of the year! Inspired by the TV cooking show format\, experienced bonsai artists compete head-to-head\, each styling raw material into a finished bonsai within a limited time while the audience watches. Come watch the drama unfold and vote for your favorite creation.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/october-member-meeting-iron-bonsai-competition/
LOCATION:College of DuPage (TEC1038B)\, 425 Fawell Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL
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SUMMARY:November Member Meeting: Program TBD
DESCRIPTION:Program to be announced. In past years\, November meetings have featured topics on winter storage and care of bonsai\, preparing trees for dormancy\, and other seasonal subjects. Check back for updates.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/november-member-meeting-program-tbd/
LOCATION:College of DuPage (TEC1038B)\, 425 Fawell Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL
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