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SUMMARY:April Member Meeting: Repotting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on repotting workshop. Members are encouraged to bring trees that need repotting and put into practice the soil preparation and techniques discussed at the February meeting. This is a staple of the PSBS spring calendar — an opportunity for members of all skill levels to get guidance on root work\, soil selection\, and pot fitting from experienced club members.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/april-member-meeting-repotting-workshop/
LOCATION:College of DuPage (TEC1038B)\, 425 Fawell Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL
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SUMMARY:March Member Meeting: Board Elections & Juniper Styling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Linda Camp & Larry Magee\nThe meeting will begin with the annual board elections\, followed by a hands-on Juniper styling workshop. Members will work with Procumbens Nana (Shimpaku) material\, learning twisting and styling techniques. Trees are provided at approximately $30-35 each. A great opportunity for new members to jump right in with something hands-on.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/march-member-meeting-board-elections-juniper-styling-workshop/
LOCATION:College of DuPage (TEC1038B)\, 425 Fawell Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL
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SUMMARY:Silhouette Show
DESCRIPTION:The annual winter bonsai exhibition showcasing deciduous trees in their leafless form\, highlighting trunk structure\, branch ramification\, and the skeletal beauty of bonsai. Members display their best deciduous specimens. Vendors and a raffle will be on site as well. Free with Arboretum admission.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/silhouette-show/
LOCATION:The Morton Arboretum\, 4100 Illinois Route 53\, Lisle\, IL\, US
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 SILHOUETTE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:February 21 & 22 | Sat 10AM – 4PM | Sun 9AM- 4PM | Morton Arboretum | Lisle\, IL \nA Silhouette exhibit displays the bonsai without leaves\, which may seem strange\, but it is a great time to\nsee the trees’ structure\, especially the ramification. \nThe show will be held in the Sycamore Room at The Morton Arboretum for the second year. The\nSycamore Room is part of the Visitor Center building at the Arboretum. It is the same location as our\nDestination Asia Festival bonsai show each year\, scheduled this year for August 1 & 2\, 2026. Silhouette\nShows in 2024 and before were held at Cantigny Park in Wheaton\, IL. \nOther attractions for the weekend:\nThis year we are adding a raffle of an Alberta Spruce bonsai as an extra added attraction. Tickets will be\n$1 per chance to win and the winner need not be present for the drawing. \nIn addition to the usual number of visitors at the Arboretum\, simultaneously\, the Arb has Juniper Junction\,\nits annual model train show\, in the Firefly Pavilion. The model train show begins on February 14th and\nends on the 22nd. The model train show should increase foot traffic beyond the usual number of people at\nthe Arboretum on a February weekend. Attendees for the train show will be parking in the main parking\nlot and will need to pass through the Visitor Center to get to the Firefly Pavilion. \nWhat trees to enter:\nAs always\, the Silhouette Show focuses on deciduous trees\, allowing a clear view of the structure of the\ntree and its ramification without leaves. In addition\, we are encouraging members to show some\nconiferous trees\, particularly if the structure of the tree is clearly visible\, staying within the spirit of a\nsilhouette show. Trees are not expected to be “perfect.” Just as with the August show\, we will have a Trees\nin Training display for those trees in development so the viewers can understand the process of\ndeveloping a bonsai. Ceramic pots and stands will be used for most trees in the main part of the show\, but\nare not essential for Trees in Training. Some members may have additional stands for loan to members\nwho do not have one. Accent plants and stones are not needed. \nVendors:\nCurrently we have two vendors lined up for the show. BC Bonsai will be selling bonsai trees\, pots\, wire\nand tools. Bubba’s Backyard Bonsai will be selling bonsai trees. Both are vendors you may have visited\nat our Destination Asia show last August or at the Midwest Bonsai show at Chicago Botanic Garden. \nOur schedule:\nFriday\, February 20th: After Noon – We will have access to set up tables. Vendors will also be setting up\nin the Sycamore Room.\nSaturday\, February 21st: 8 AM – 10 AM – Register and set up trees\, 10 AM – 4 PM – Show\nSunday\, February 22nd: 9 AM – 4 PM – Show\, After 4 PM – Teardown\nSunday\, February 23rd: 9 AM – Noon – Additional teardown time (if needed) \nPre-registration and questions: \nWe are asking members to sign up in advance for their trees to be displayed at the Silhouette Show. \nMembers can sign up at the February General Membership meeting. Please email or call Craig to pre-\nregister your tree(s) so we can correctly allocate space.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/2026-silhouette-show/
LOCATION:Morton Arboretum\, 4100 IL-53\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T210000
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SUMMARY:February Member Meeting: Soil Composition & Repotting Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Linda Camp\nLinda Camp is a bonsai enthusiast with over 27 years of experience and partner in B.C. Bonsai for over 21 years. Based in the western Chicago suburbs\, she operates B.C. Bonsai which offers trees ranging from seedlings to 40-year-old specimens\, along with tools\, wire\, and pots. Linda serves as a Member at Large on the Midwest Bonsai Society Board and is a frequent workshop instructor and demonstrator across the Chicagoland bonsai community. \nLinda will present a soil components 101 talk covering the materials and recipes needed for repotting season\, along with a video presentation on repotting preparation. This is the perfect meeting to attend before spring repotting begins — learn what supplies to gather and how to mix your soil before the busy season hits.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/february-member-meeting-soil-composition-repotting-lecture/
LOCATION:College of DuPage (TEC1038B)\, 425 Fawell Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL
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SUMMARY:PRAIRIE STATE BONSAI SOCIETY CHRISTMAS PARTY 2025
DESCRIPTION:PRAIRIE STATE BONSAI SOCIETY CHRISTMAS PARTY\nDate: December 5\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm\nPlace: The Magee Estate in Wayne\, Illinois \nPlease note the date and time change. Larry requested we park in the driveway and enter the party from the rear of the house. It will all be lit up. This is a fun get-together to celebrate the holidays with our bonsai friends and colleagues.  \nThis is a fun get-together celebrating the holidays with our bonsai friends and colleagues.\nPlease bring food to share. It can be an appetizer\, dessert\, or homemade dish. The club will provide pop\, water\, ice\, plates\, cups\, and utensils. \nPlease bring some food to share. SEE NEW INFO BELOW. It can be an appetizer\, dessert or homemade dish.  The club will provide pop\, water\, ice\, plates\, cups\, and utensils.   \nAs usual there will be a door prize. Everyone attending will be given a free ticket for a chance to win. \nAlso we will be having a White Elephant gift exchange. If you want to play in the White Elephant exchange\, bring something bonsai related. If you don’t bring a gift\, you don’t get to play. Gifts are typically inexpensive (around $15)\, can be new or used items\, but must be usable\, not junk. It can be a pot or tool you don’t need anymore\, a book you have read or whatever\, but remember it must be bonsai related.  Wrap it well\, put it in the gift pile when you arrive and you might actually get something you need when it’s your turn to snag a gift. To determine the gift-choice play order\, we will draw numbers from a hat. Starting with #1 the first person picks a gift from the pile then unwraps and displays it for all to see. The second and all subsequent people can either steal or take a gift from the pile. If they steal\, then the person who just had his/her gift stolen can take a gift from the pile OR steal any other gift (EXCEPT the one just stolen from him/her). No limit on how many times a gift can be stolen. When all the gifts have been opened\, the first player who started the game (who\, by the way\, never had the option of stealing a gift to begin with) gets to either keep or exchange his gift with anyone playing\, thus ending the game. It is a very fun event\, bring a gift and participate.  \nNEW INFO:  This year we would like any member who plan to attend to RSVP. Also due to the duplicate food options last year\, please choose your 1st\, 2nd and 3rd choice of what you intend on bringing. Send it to Charlotte. Charlotte will let you know which of your choices to bring. We just do not want to have 6 trays of brownies and no cookies\, or 4 cole slaw and no macaroni salads\, etc. \nHAPPY HOLIDAYS!
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/prairie-state-bonsai-society-christmas-party-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T203000
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SUMMARY:General Meeting November 2025
DESCRIPTION:TBA\n \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-november-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
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SUMMARY:General Meeting October 2025
DESCRIPTION:TBA\n \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-october-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20250730T131218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T132229Z
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SUMMARY:WISCO BONSAI SEPTEMBERFEST
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Stoeveken\, Owner\, Wiso Bonsai\n\nWISCO BONSAI SEPTEMBERFEST3 DAYS OF WORKSHOPS WITH SPECIAL ARTISTS !!!SEPTEMBER 26 – 28 AT WISCO BONSAI SUSSEX\, WI.REGISTER AT wiscobonsai@gmail.com\n\nWORKSHOPS:\n\nFriday\, Sept 26th: beginner/intermediate workshop (byo) 12 pm – 4 pm with Kevin Stoeveken (owner Wisco Bonsai). Simply bring a tree\, grab a seat\, and get some guidance. Fun and loose. $25 per person.\nSaturday Sept 27th2 workshops\, both 10 am – 4 pm (could end earlier)\, Social time to follow.\nWorkshop 1) BYO styling workshop with Brian Susler of Night Owl Bonsai. One of the most respected Wisconsin Bonsai Artists will help you take your material to the next level. Brian is in high demand and is difficult to access\, and never at this price! Think Conifers at this time of year! $75.oo per person.* Limit 6 people\nWorkshop 2) Material provided large Japanese Maple workshop with Houston Sanders. If you don’t already know\, Houston is widely respected for his growing capabilities\, and the varied & unusual species he keeps. You have likely seen his work on display at the Chicago show on behalf of his imaginary friend & mentor\, Jose Sandoval! LOL\, He is providing large Japanese Maples for this workshop. $200 per person (Material provided !)\n* Limit 8 people.\nSunday Sept 28th2 workshops\, both 10 am – 4 pm (could end earlier)\, Social time to follow.\nWorkshop 1) BYO styling workshop with Elle Nieto–Brodnick of Chicago. For those who have paid attention to her Bonsai career\, you know that she has travelled the world to study her craft with the best. Her eye for design is very well developed & is an excellent teacher. As her star rises\, it will be difficult to access her at this price. $75.oo per person.\n* limit 6 people\nWorkshop 2) Material provided by Shohin Itoigawa Junipers with Mark Fields of Indianapolis. Mark needs no introduction as he is a very well-known artist and a master of Shohin Bonsai\, consistently winning Best Shohin Display across the nation. $200 per person (Material provided!)\n* limit 10 People\nAll workshops are free and open to the public for “silent” observation (silent or not being at the artist’s discretion)\n*NOTE: ALL WORKSHOP PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE ARTISTS !!!SO LET’S SUPPORT THEM AND SELL THIS EVENT OUT !!!!!!
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/wisco-bonsai-septemberfest/
LOCATION:Wisco Bonsai\, N68W23890 Donna Dr\, Sussex\, Sussex\, WI\, 53089\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
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SUMMARY:General Meeting September 2025
DESCRIPTION:TBA\n \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-september-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20250813T005509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T005618Z
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SUMMARY:Tapestry Multicultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the TAPESTRY Multicultural Festival to share the timeless art of bonsai with our community! This vibrant celebration of cultural diversity is the perfect opportunity for Prairie State Bonsai Society members to showcase our passion and introduce visitors to the beauty and tradition of bonsai cultivation. \nWe invite all members to: \n\nBring one or more of your prized bonsai trees for display\nShare your knowledge and techniques with curious festival-goers\nDemonstrate the artistry and patience behind this living sculpture\nConnect with a diverse\, enthusiastic audience eager to learn about different cultural traditions\n\nYour participation will help foster cross-cultural understanding while celebrating the meditative art we all love. This family-friendly event features music\, dance\, food\, and storytelling from cultures around the world – and your bonsai display will be a unique highlight! \nFor more information about the festival\, visit: https://www.dgparks.org/tapestry \nLet’s come together to represent the Prairie State Bonsai Society and share the peaceful beauty of bonsai with our neighbors!
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/tapestry-2025/
LOCATION:Fishel Park\, 1036 Grove St.\, Downers Grove\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20250630T221617Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale\nChicago Botanic Garden\n1000 Lake Cook Road\nGlencoe\, IL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, Saturday & Sunday\nAugust 15: noon – 5 p.m.\nAugust 16 & 17: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \n\nPresented by the Midwest Bonsai Society\nSee bonsai trees on display\, shop the plant sale\, and learn from experts. \nShow: Nichols Hall\nSale: Runnels & Searle Courtyard\nDemonstrations & Lectures:\nAuditorium\, Design Studio & Plant Science Lab\nWorkshops: Various locations \nhighlights: \n\nA judged show including 200 bonsai trees reflecting all types of bonsai styles in Nichols Hall\nOver a dozen vendors selling bonsai trees\, raw nursery stock\, pots\, tools\, and supplies in the Searle and Runnells Courtyards\nFree demonstrations and lectures in Alsdorf Auditorium\nWorkshops for beginners and accomplished bonsai growers to collect growing information\nTo register and see the full list of workshops\, visit midwestbonsai.org\nChicago Botanic Garden
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/mid-america-bonsai-show-sale/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Gardens\, 1000 Lake Cook Road\, Glencoe\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20241114T222657Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Kusamono demonstration by Young Choe\n \nYoung Choe is a kusamono artist who studied traditional art in her native Korea before moving to the United States and earning her BS in horticulture from the University of Maryland. While volunteering at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum\, she brought her artistic talent together with her knowledge of horticulture to create kusamono. As her interest developed\, Young traveled to Japan to study the unique art form with the master kusamono artist\, Keiko Yamane\, a former student of Saburo Kato. She worked for many years with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, including the U.S. National Arboretum. Young is considered a leader in the field and enjoys conducting workshops and lectures nationally as well as internationally. \nYoung Choe\nKusamono refers to a Japanese botanical art that developed alongside bonsai. Kusamono are potted arrangements of wild grasses and flowers in unique pots or trays selected to suggest a season or place. The name is composed of two Japanese characters– “grass” and “thing”—which together suggest humble\, everyday plants. Originally\, this name referred to the small\, potted grasses displayed next to bonsai as accent plants. More recently\, creating Kusamono has developed into an art form of its own. A well-chosen kusamono reflects the season in which it is displayed. Some compositions are designed to include plants that will look good in several seasons. Besides the season\, a Kusamono should suggest a specific natural habitat\, such as a wetland\, meadow\, or woodland. Whether using a single plant or a group of plants\, there are three basic styles of planting: moss-ball\, out-of-pot\, or in a container. \n                          \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting if you have questions about it.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-august-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T000000
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SUMMARY:Destination Asia Festival 2025 – Annual PSBS Bonsai Exhibition – Morton Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:The Morton Arboretum\n \nExplore the diverse cultures of Asia through music\, dance\, food\, and more. Join us for a fun-filled weekend that will transport you across the globe. Our bonsai exhibition will include more than fifty trees\, both from the club and from non-club members. As you wander around Meadow Lake\, you will experience diverse cultural performances\, demonstrations\, various shopping and art vendors\, and local food trucks. \nThis event attracts new members to our club\, allows members to gather and interact with festival attendees\, and teaches them the art of bonsai. \nPSBS is proud to be in the Sycamore Room again to host our Annual PSBS Bonsai Exhibition.  Our Bonsai Exhibition is where our club members show the trees they have spent so much time on.  There will also be several “trees in training” tables where our new members can show their work\, and others can display attractive trees in progress.  Please consider bringing as many of your trees as possible.  As PSBS members\, you are allowed up to three display trees for judging\, but unlimited “trees in training.” \n\n\nGuest Artist\n \nThe Guest Artist for the 2025 Destination Asia Festival Bonsai Show is James Keith. Jim is a longtime member and past president of Prairie State Bonsai Society. His Bonsai Artist Statement is as follows: \nMy bonsai journey began thirty years ago when a neighbor moved into the house behind mine. I saw he had bonsai trees\, and I asked him if he could teach me. He agreed\, and together we would work on trees in his backyard while having a beer\, telling stories\, and smoking an occasional cigar. Those were great memories. The lessons I learned from my friend led to a passion for the art of bonsai that I have been practicing ever since.\nThe art of bonsai provides me with a meditative connection to nature. It’s the contemplation of the design and future I see for the tree before I begin the styling process. Developing a vision for it as a piece of living art is what excites me as a bonsai artist. \nI apply the principles of artistic design. Carefully considering concepts such as line\, form\, shape\, color\, texture\, movement\, positive and negative space\, and asymmetry\, with an eye towards creating a harmonious and captivating piece of art. \nMy goal is to evoke an emotional response in viewers of my art. I want them to be drawn into my art with a sense of wonder and imagination. To recognize the story that the tree would be telling of its journey if it were a tree growing in the wild. To experience the beauty\, the ephemeral and transitory nature of life that is the art\nof bonsai. \n\n\nWorkshops\nAll workshops will be presented at Morton Arboretum’s Thornhill Education Center on the west side of the park. Further information may be viewed at The Morton Arboretum website under Adult Programs at \nWorkshop information and registration \nMembers of Prairie State Bonsai Society can receive a $10 discount on any workshop by registering by telephone at 630-719-2468. Members of the Arboretum can register online. \nWorkshops include: \nIntroduction to Bonsai Workshop: Chinese Elm\nSaturday\, August 2 nd from 9:00 AM to Noon\nTaught by Linda Camp and assisted by Badar Zulqarni\nCost for members $105\, Non-members $115 \nIntroduction to Bonsai Workshop: Green Gem Ficus\nSaturday\, August 2 nd from 9:00 AM to Noon\nTaught by Phil Malhiot and assisted by Katlin Mulligan\nCost for members $100\, Non-members $110 \nIntroduction to Bonsai Workshop: Brazilian Rain Tree\nSaturday\, August 2 nd from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM\nTaught by Linda Camp and assisted by Nick DiBattista\nCost for members $119\, Non-members $129 \nGuest Artist Bonsai Workshop: Dwarf Mugo Pine\nSaturday\, August 2 nd from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM\nTaught by Guest Artist Jim Keith\nCost for members $115\, Non-members $125 \nIntroduction to Bonsai Workshop: Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper\nSunday\, August 3rd from 9:00 AM to Noon\nTaught by Jim Beck and assisted by Badar Zulqarni\nCost for members $93\, Non-members $103 \nGuest Artist Bonsai Workshop: Dawn Redwood\nSunday\, August 3rd from 9:00 AM to Noon\nTaught by Guest Artist Jim Keith\nCost for members $85\, Non-members $95 \nGuest Artist Bonsai Workshop: Bring Your Own Tree\nSunday\, August 3rd from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM\nTaught by Guest Artist Jim Keith\nCost for members $60\, Non-members $70 \nKids’ Bonsai Workshop: Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper\nSunday\, August 3rd from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM\nTaught by Larry Magee and assisted by Matt Mazza\nCost for members $80\, Non-members $90\nKids must be ages of 8 to 16 and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian \n\n\nFree Demonstrations\nAll demonstrations will be presented in The Morton Arboretum Courtyard across from the Sycamore Room. Each styled demo tree will be offered as part of the raffle at PSBS monthly meetings later in 2025 or early 2026. \nHinoki Cypress presented by Guest Artist Jim Keith\nSaturday\, August 2 nd at 10:00 AM \nJapanese Maple presented by Matt Mazza\nSaturday\, August 2 nd at 2:30 PM \nYew presented by Larry Magee\nSunday\, August 3rd at 10:00 AM \nJuniper presented by Phil Malhiot\nSunday\, August 3rd at 2:30 PM \n\nClub Members Only\nExhibition Tree Judging Criteria\nCLICK HERE
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/destination-asia-festival-2025-annual-psbs-bonsai-exhibition-morton-arboretum/
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Membership Promotion Event on the Riverwalk
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Membership Promotion Event on the Riverwalk\n \nRiverwalk Overlook Naperville\, IL \nMembership Promotion Event on the Riverwalk\n\nJuly 13 | 12:00 am – 5:00 pm | Smykal Pavilion | Downtown Naperville\, 188 W Jackson Ave\, Naperville\, IL 60540\, United States\n\n\n\n\nJoin the club for our annual membership promotion event! Relax on the beautiful downtown Naperville Riverwalk\, work on a tree\, and hang out with other members.\n\nThis event is a “free-speech” promotional event. The goal is to engage passersby and encourage and gain new members to the club. While attending\, we hope members can take turns chatting with and engaging potential members who will stop by and see what bonsai is about. Let’s help the club grow!\n\nA senior club member will also do a short demonstration in the afternoon.\n\nFood is only allowed for yourself and not for sharing with others or the public. So feel free to bring some snacks and drinks or go downtown and grab a bite at your leisure.\n\nHope to see you there!\n\n\n\n\nLocation Details\n\nFree Speech Pavilion (also known as the Smykal Pavilion) is located on the Naperville Riverwalk near Jackson Avenue and Webster Street. It is on the library’s south side and next to the Dandelion Fountain in Civil Plaza. 188 W Jackson Ave\, Naperville\, IL 60540\, United States. \nPARKING\n\nParking is available in the street in front of the pavilion\, in the parking lot across the street north of the pavilion\, south of the pavilion across the river at the city hall parking garage and Water Street district hotel garage\, and in all other various lots around the downtown area. Parking should be more ample the earlier you arrive. There is also the larger parking garage on the east side of downtown by Barnes and Noble.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPark District information: https://www.napervilleparks.org/freespeechforums
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/3rd-annual-membership-promotion-event-on-the-riverwalk/
LOCATION:Wheaton Location\, 2250 Durham Dr.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:General Meeting July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mike Lane’s tropical styling presentation \nMy journey in bonsai began late in 2008\, after receiving a small juniper as a gift. Following this tree’s untimely demise caused by my ignorance\, I began looking for classes online and stumbled upon Wigert’s Bonsai in North Fort Myers\, Florida\, and shortly after my first few visits\, I began working under the tutelage of Erik Wigert. After a short period\, I began assisting him in both traveling workshops\, regular classes\, and all aspects of the bonsai nursery. \nMike Lane \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting if you have questions about it.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-july-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
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SUMMARY:PSBS Annual Club Picnic 2025
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  New location – Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville\nThis 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.\nWe will be located in the North Pavilion.  (see map below)\nOur 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. \nLunch will take place around noon. The club will provide burgers\, hot dogs\, and drinks; members are asked to bring their sides and share. \nMembers\, 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. \nSo we hope to see you on June 29! \n \nBlackwell Forest Preserve website\nPlease feel free to call me (Craig Cronquist at 630-244-0155) should you have any questions. \nDirections to \nPrairie State Bonsai Society Picnic \nJune 29\, 2025\, 11AM to 3PM \nBlackwell Forest Preserve\, North Shelter \n  \nThe entrance to the forest preserve is on the north side of Butterfield Road (IL Route 56)\, just west of Winfield Road. \nStaying on the main road\, you will pass: \nTwo Stop signs \nSign for the South Shelter on your right \nSign for the Boat Launch on your right \nSign pointing to the West Shelter on your left \nSign on your left for the West Division Ranger Office \nImmediately after the road curves to the right around the lake\, you will see the sign for the North Shelter on your right. \nThe North Shelter has two parking lots connected by a short lane.  It has bathrooms with sinks and flush toilets. \nIf you get to the Family Campground\, you have gone too far. \nSee you there!
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/psbs-annual-club-picnic-2025/
LOCATION:Blackwell Forest Preserve Warrenville\, IL\, Route 56 & Winfield Road\, Warrenville\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
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SUMMARY:General Meeting June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our June general meeting will be on June 4th\, 7-9 pm. \nThis meeting will be a Garage Sale/Swap Meet meeting. Members can bring anything they want to sell or even trade…pots\, trees\, stones\, stands\, tools\, etc. The club will be selling stands (both old and the ones donated by Kelly Gaffor\, daughter of Kurt Gaffor. We may also be selling autographed tee t-shirts and an apron (signed by famous artists including Naka and Oki)\, and other items and tools. This should be a fun time and maybe a chance to add something new to your bonsai collection. Also\, don’t forget\, you can always bring a tree to get help with from our very knowledgeable members. \n  \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-june-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20250129T222017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T222127Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend\n \nSave the Date!\nFriday\, May 30 – Sunday\, June 1\, 2025\n$12 in advance\, $15 at the door\nFREE ages 16 and under \nFeaturing Owen Reich as our special guest judge! \nLearn More
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/3rd-annual-bonsai-weekend/
LOCATION:Waterfront Botanical Gardens\, 1435 Frankfort Avenue Louisville\, KY 40206\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20241114T222003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T112739Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting May 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 7th meeting is Elle Nieto-Brodnick doing a demonstration on a shimpaku \nElle Nieto-Brodnick discovered her passion for bonsai appreciation and cultivation during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic while actively working in healthcare. \nHer journey commenced with immersing herself in online videos and attending enlightening lectures\, which eventually paved the way for her to participate in enriching workshops and classes conducted by esteemed individuals such as Andy Smith\, Owen Reich\,  Will Baddeley\, Julian Tsai\, and David Cutchin. \nEllie’s website ‘Bonsai Journey’ \n \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-may-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20241114T221719Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting April 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Wiring \nThis session will include both a tutorial and hands-on practice\, allowing members to refine their skills in shaping and styling their trees. We encourage you to bring your own trees and wiring tools to make the most of this learning opportunity. \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-april-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20241114T221504Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting - March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Linda Camp of BC Bonsai will lead a hands-on workshop for members who participated in last year’s Forest Workshop. If you attended the workshop\, we encourage you to bring your forests for review and potential rearrangement.\n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting\, you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-march-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
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SUMMARY:Silhouette Exhibit 2025 5th Annual
DESCRIPTION:February 22 & 23 | Sat 10AM – 4PM | Sun 9AM- 4PM | Morton Arboretum | Lisle\, IL\nA Silhouette exhibit displays the bonsai without leaves\, which may seem strange\, but it is a great time to see the trees’ structure\, especially the ramification. \n \nThe show will be held in the Sycamore Room at The Morton Arboretum.  The Sycamore Room is part of the Visitor Center building at the Arboretum.  It is the same location as our Destination Asia festival bonsai show each year\, scheduled this year for August 2 & 3\, 2025.  As many of you know\, previous Silhouette Shows have been held at Cantigny Park in Wheaton\, IL.  This year Cantigny re-designed its Visitor Center\, using for other purposes the space we previously used for the show. \nOther attractions for the weekend: \nIn addition to the usual number of visitors at the Arboretum\, simultaneously\, the Arb has its annual model train show in the Firefly Pavilion.  The model train show begins on February 15th and ends on the 23rd.  The model train show should increase foot traffic beyond the usual number of people at the Arboretum on a February weekend.  Attendees for the train show will be parking in the main parking lot and will need to pass through the Visitor Center to get to the Firefly Pavilion. \nWhat trees to enter: \nAs always\, the Silhouette Show focuses on deciduous trees\, allowing a clear view of the structure of the tree and its ramification without leaves.  In addition\, we are encouraging members to show some coniferous trees\, particularly if the structure of the tree is clearly visible\, staying within the spirit of a silhouette show.  Trees are not expected to be “perfect.”  Just as with the August show\, we will have a Trees in Training display for those trees in development so the viewers can understand the process of developing a bonsai.  Ceramic pots and stands will be used for most trees in the main part of the show but are not essential for Trees in Training.  The club and members have additional stands for loan to members who may not have one.  Accent plants and stones are not needed\, although we do plan to include a display of accent stones for the attendees. \nVendors: \nCurrently we have three vendors lined up for the show.  BC Bonsai will be selling bonsai trees and related material.  A Windowsill Paradise sells succulents.  Fred Follansbee Ceramics sells small pottery and some tools.  All three are vendors you may have visited at the Midwest Bonsai Show at Chicago Botanic Garden. \nOur schedule: \nFriday\, February 21st:  After Noon – We will have access to set up tables.  Vendors will also be setting up in the Sycamore Room. \nSaturday\, February 22nd: 8 AM – 10 AM – Register and set up trees 10 AM – 4 PM – Show \nSunday\, February 23rd: 9 AM – 4 PM – Show  After 4 PM – Teardown \nMonday\, February 24th: 9 AM-Noon – Additional teardown time (if needed) \nPre-registration and questions: \nWe are asking members to sign up in advance for their trees to be displayed at the Silhouette Show.  Several members signed up at the November General Membership meeting.  Please email or call Craig to pre-register your tree(s) so we can correctly allocate space.  He may be reached at (630)244-0155 or craig_cronquist@yahoo.com.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/silhouette-exhibit-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
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SUMMARY:General Meeting February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Topic\nFebruary meeting ( 2024 Arboretum show\, Video of judge critiquing trees) \nWe will feature an exciting video presentation of Chris Baker and Jennifer Price-Svihla critiquing trees displayed during our DA Show. This session promises an invaluable opportunity for our members and artists to gain insights and refine their bonsai skills. Don’t miss this chance to learn and grow—mark your calendar for the February 5\, 2025 meeting! \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the second Wednesday if immediately preceding a holiday) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the College of Dupage campus in TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/february-5-2025/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
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SUMMARY:Meeting of the Board
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Board\n\nJanuary 14th @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm\n\n\n \n\n\nBoard Officers\, \nAs you may recall from our November Board Meeting\, we have an unusual board meeting scheduled for January 14\, 2025. While we typically skip meetings in December and January\, this brief session (20 to 25 minutes) will focus on three key agenda items: \n\nSecretary’s Report – Approval of November 12\, 2024\, minutes (5 minutes)\nTreasurer’s Report – Year-end summary review and approval (6 minutes)\nSpecial Events – Silhouette Show discussion (13 minutes)\nAdjournment Motion (1 minute)\n\nThank you for your time and dedication to the Society. I look forward to seeing you all there. \nBest regards\,\nBadar Zulqarni\nPresident\, Prairie State Bonsai Society \n\n\nTo join\, log into your account and navigate to Board Meetings under the Members Section.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/meeting-of-the-board/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20241118T142139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T142802Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas - Holiday Party 2024
DESCRIPTION:PRAIRIE STATE BONSAI SOCIETY CHRISTMAS PARTY\nDate: December 4\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm\nPlace: The Magee Estate in Wayne\, Illinois \nThis year\, we will have our annual Christmas Party on December 4 (one of our regular Wednesday meeting days ) at Larry Magee’s house—directions to follow. Larry requested we park in the driveway and enter the party from the rear of the house. It will all be lit up. \nThis is a fun get-together celebrating the holidays with our bonsai friends and colleagues.\nPlease bring food to share. It can be an appetizer\, dessert\, or homemade dish. The club will provide pop\,\nwater\, ice\, plates\, cups\, and utensils. \nAs usual\, there will be a door prize. Everyone attending will be given a free ticket for a chance to win.\nAlso\, we will be having a White Elephant gift exchange. It was a big success last year. Bring something bonsai-related if you want to play\nin the White Elephant exchange. You don’t get to play if you don’t bring a gift. Gifts are typically inexpensive ($10 – $15) and can be new or used items\, but they must be related to bonsai and be usable\, not junk. It can be a pot or tool you don’t need anymore or a book you have read\, but remember\, it must be bonsai-related. Wrap it well\, and put it in the gift pile when you arrive. You might get something helpful when it’s your turn to snag a gift from the pile. \nWe will draw numbers from a hat to determine the gift-choice play order. Starting with #1\, the first person picks a gift from\nthe pile\, unwraps it\, and displays it for all to see. The second and all subsequent people can steal or take\na gift from the pile. If they steal\, the person who just had their gift stolen can take a gift from the\npile OR steal any other gift (EXCEPT the one just stolen from them). There is no limit on how many times a\ngift can be stolen. When all the gifts have been opened\, the first player who started the game (who\, by the\nway\, never had the option of stealing a gift\, to begin with) gets to either keep or exchange his gift with\nanyone playing\, thus ending the game. It is an enjoyable event; bring a gift and participate.\nPlease remember to keep the date open for our Christmas party. We always have a good time and last year\nwas great. So\, even if you don’t usually attend our regular meetings\, plan to attend this. \nHAPPY HOLIDAYS!
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/christmas-holiday-party-2024/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20240129T162643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T124129Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting October 2024
DESCRIPTION:IRON BONSAI COMPETITION\nOur October meeting should bring back some fond memories for our longtime members. Our Iron Bonsai is a competition between three bonsai artists who will each style a Shimpaku juniper during the meeting.  The meeting is on October 2nd from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the College of DuPage Room TEC 1038B.\n\nIn alphabetical order\, the participating artists this year are: Larry Magee\, Phil Malhiot\, and Elle Nieto-Brodnick.\nAttendees can wander around the room\, observing the transformation of the raw plant material into a work of art. The audience is encouraged to ask questions of the artist\, make suggestions\, question\, and comment as they work. Please allow the artists space to work and avoid any physical contact with the work site. \nAt the close of the competition\, attendees will be given a ticket to vote for their favorite tree. The artist with the most votes will be crowned 2024 Iron Bonsai Champion! \nAll three styled trees will then be included in the evening’s raffle.  Raffle tickets will be $20 per ticket.  No limit on tickets\, cash or credit accepted!\n\n \n \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/october-2-2024/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160204
CREATED:20240129T161743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T144922Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting - September 11\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Pot making – Don \n\nAs always… \nBring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees to the meetings for advice on care or styling from our many club artists.\n  \n\nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday (or the 2nd Wednesday if immediately preceded by a holiday)  from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The College of Dupage campus in the TEC 1038b. \nThe college address is 425 Fawell Boulevard\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois. \nMembers who are unable to attend in person may join via ZOOM.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/general-meeting-september-4-2024/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Weekend - Waterfront Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:BONSAI WEEKEND\n2nd Annual Bonsai Weekend · August 23 – 25\n\n\n\n\n \nDozens of bonsai on display\, special guest artist and show judge Phil Malhiot (PSBS’s very own)\, people’s choice award\, bonsai workshops and demonstrations\, children’s programming\, bonsai vendors\, Asian-inspired cuisine\, and more! \nClick here for more information
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/bonsai-weekend-waterfront-botanical-gardens/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:46th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:46th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition\nAugust 16-18\, 2024\n \n  \nMidwest Bonsai Society Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition 2024\nChicago Botanic Garden Announcement\n  \n`
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/46th-annual-mid-america-bonsai-exhibition/
LOCATION:IL
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