MEIJER GARDENS MICHIGAN ALL-STATE BONSAI SHOW

Friday, May 10: Vendors and Displays, 9 am–5 pm Saturday, May 11: Vendors and Displays 9 am-5 pm Sunday, May 12: Vendors and Displays, 11 am-5 pm Fee: Bonsai Show admission is complimentary. Preregistration is required for Bonsai in the Garden Learning Seminars. This year’s Bonsai Show will be larger, more inspiring, and more exciting than […]

General Meeting – Mauro Stemberger Demo

General Meeting - May 15, 2024 Styling demonstration by Mauro Stemberger NOTE:  Room change for this demonstration; see below. Mauro Stemberg was born in Feltre, Italy, and works as an architect and Bonsai artist.  At the age of 14, he became fascinated with the art of Bonsai and started his passion with the local Bonsai […]

Illinois Tree Climbing Championship

St James Farm – 2S541 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, Illinois 60555 2S541 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL, United States

    Competitive tree climbing and fun at the IAA Tree Climbing Championship. The 2024 IAA Tree Climbing Championship will be held on May 18th & 19th. Tree climbing competitions are designed to simulate the working conditions of production arborists in the field. Utilizing the highest level of professional skills and safety, the events provide […]

General Meeting – Root-Over-Rock Demonstration

General Meeting - June 5, 2024 Root over Rock Demonstration Please note that our June general meeting will be held back in our old Room: 1038B in the TEC Building from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM As always… Bring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees […]

PSBS Annual Club Picnic 2024

This year’s summer picnic will be held on Sunday, June 30, from 11 to 3, at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL 60189. The parking fee at Cantigny on the 30th is $20, but if you tell the gate attendant that they are there to attend the Prairie State Bonsai Society picnic, the fee […]

General Meeting – Show Prep – Phil Malhiot

July 10, 2024 Bonsai Tree preparation for the PSBS fall exhibition by Phil Malhiot Bonsai by Phil Bonsai Professional The meeting raffle will include the tree demoed by Mauro Stemberger at the May 2024 club meeting. As always… Bring a tree to the meeting you have questions about.  Members are always encouraged to bring personal trees […]

2nd Annual Membership Promotion Event on the Riverwalk

2nd Annual Membership Promotion Event on the Riverwalk Riverwalk Overlook Naperville, IL Membership Promotion Event on the Riverwalk July 14 | 11:0 am – 5:00 pm | Smykal Pavilion | Downtown Naperville, 188 W Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540, United States Join the club for our annual membership promotion event! Relax on the beautiful downtown […]

Destination Asia Festival 2024 – Annual PSBS Bonsai Exhibition – Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum   Explore 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 club and some nonclub members' trees. As you wander around Meadow Lake, you will experience diverse cultural performances, […]

General Meeting – Styling Demonstration – Jennifer Price

Jennifer Price Bonsai Professional Jennifer Price - Instagram The tree styled by Jennifer Price with be included in the August club meeting raffle. As always… Bring 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 […]

46th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition

46th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition August 16-18, 2024   Midwest Bonsai Society Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition 2024 Chicago Botanic Garden Announcement   `

Bonsai Weekend – Waterfront Botanical Gardens

BONSAI WEEKEND 2nd Annual Bonsai Weekend · August 23 – 25 Dozens 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! Click here for more information