BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Prairie State Bonsai Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Prairie State Bonsai Society
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Prairie State Bonsai Society
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20200308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20201101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20210314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20211107T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210804T132454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T133349Z
UID:5231-1629450000-1629651600@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:Midwest Bonsai Society - 43rd Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur sister club is having its annual show on the third weekend of this month. Please consider showing a tree and taking a workshop. All levels are welcome. The Midwest Show will be held the weekend of August 20- 22nd. at the Chicago Botanic Garden. \nThe exercise of prepping your tree by getting it ready for the show is a great learning experience within itself along with the advice\, feedback\, and compliments you will get during the show. \nOur very own Phil Malhiot is this year’s guest artist. Congratulations to Phil who has been a longtime member and past president of our club. I look forward to the event and supporting Phil at the show. Hope to see you there. \n  \n \n  \nClick here for the event page – https://www.midwestbonsai.org/august-exhibition
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/midwest-bonsai-society-43rd-annual-mid-america-bonsai-exhibition/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_6225.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210519T173852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T170604Z
UID:4763-1628103600-1628109000@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:August General Meeting - Tropical Presentation by David Cutchin
DESCRIPTION: David Cutchin is a 6th generation Floridian and a 2nd generation bonsai professional and grower. Born and raised in the Florida panhandle David moved to central Florida in 2011 to study horticulture at UF following an 11 year career with the Forest Service. This is also when he met David & Linda VanBuskirk of DL Nursery and began training to be a bonsai professional while simultaneously learning how to manage a multi-decades old growing operation. In 2016 David became a student of Ryan Neil of Bonsai Mirai where he concentrated on technical application and design. Bridging the historically self-taught bonsai application of the southeast and the technical mastery of the west really pushed David to a greater appreciation of the art form and nuances in his home state. With Florida being the most diverse state in the US to practice bonsai\, and his nursery centrally located\, it has allowed him the opportunity to deploy many stylistic approaches across many horticultural applications. Currently in his 10th year\, David teaches temperate\, sub-tropical\, and tropical cultivation through DL Nursery and Mirai Live\, as well as clubs and individuals across the United States.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/tropical-presentation/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image0-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210417T113128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T170803Z
UID:4389-1627804800-1627837200@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:PSBS Annual Club Picnic
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to believe that we are just over a week away from our first in-person event in more than a year. \nThis year’s summer picnic is Sunday\, August 1st at Cantigny Park\, 1s151 Winfield Rd. in Wheaton\, IL 60189. \nCantigny is a beautiful park that includes gardens\, the Robert R. McCormick House\, and the First Division Museum. \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 we 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. \nOur picnic will take place under the shelter at the picnic pavilion. Lunch will take place around noon. The club will provide the burgers\, hot dogs\, and drinks; members are asked to bring their own sides and share if they feel comfortable.  Phil will give a demonstration at 2 pm. \nMembers\, please plan on bringing a tree or two to work on.  The club will have our wire box available if people need wire for their trees. \nI would love to see people bring trees to show the public at this event.  It is not a formal show\, so the trees don’t need to be in perfect show shape.  We want to let the public know about all the trees we are working on.  However\, please do if you are inclined to bring your tree that you are planning to show at the Midwest symposium.  We would love to get a preview of the tree. \nSo we hope to see you on August first! \n  \nPlease be aware that while there is no entry fee to Cantigny\, there is a $10 parking fee per car. \nPlease feel free to call me (Nick DiBattista 630-479-2112) should you have any questions. \n  \nMap of Cantigny with picnic area circled in red \n 
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/psbs-annual-club-picnic/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/hotdog.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210519T233400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T113413Z
UID:4774-1624701600-1624723200@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:Midwest Bonsai Society June Bonsai Event
DESCRIPTION:June 26 2021 – 10AM-4PM – Wheaton\, IL\nTaking the place this year of the MBS’s Spring Show\n \n\n\nAbout\nAt this time\, the Chicago Botanic Garden is still not allowing Horticultural society events\, such as our normally scheduled May Bonsai Show. In its place\, this year\, we will have a smaller “Bonsai Event” in Wheaton\, IL. This event focuses on the following goals: \n\nBringing members together\, for the first time since the COVID pandemic\, in an outdoor space\nProviding space for some of our regular vendors to sell their wares\, needed by our members who haven’t been able to “stock up” since the COVID pandemic started\nThis low-key event is free to attend. There will be no ‘show’ of trees\, as this is primarily an event for mingling and sales.\n\nCOVID-19 Precautions\nMasks and distancing will be in accordance with state guidelines in effect at the time. \nVendors\nThe following vendors are scheduled to attend: \n\nBC Bonsai (also presenting a workshop)\nKaren Shuman Pottery\nJack Ken Matsumoto Scrolls\nJim Baily\, Victor\, and other members intend to sell some of their trees.\n\n\n\nWe will be selling items from Ivan Watters toolsets and some memorabilia from his collections. \n\nWorkshop\nBC Bonsai will host a Shimpaku Juniper wiring workshop.  The cost for the workshop is $40\, which includes the tree.  The location for the workshop will be across the street from the event in a garage protected from inclement weather.  Contact BC Bonsai as seating is limited. \n\n\n\nLocation\nThe event will be held at 1708 Ashton Court\, Wheaton\, IL 60187. \n(South of Rt. 64 (north Ave.) and West of Rt. 83 (Robert Kingery Expressway)).
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/midwest-bonsai-society-june-bonsai-event/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/maxresdefault.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210528T143836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T225554Z
UID:4811-1622887200-1622995200@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:Bonsai and Bonsai Pot Sale - Fred Tarnow's Collection
DESCRIPTION:The family of the late Fred Tarnow is inviting all members of the Mid-West and Prairie State Bonsai Clubs to a sale of the remainder of Fred’s trees and handmade pots.  There will be some finished bonsai\, but mostly pre-bonsai for sale.  The prices have been reduced to honor Fred’s memory and to make sure that the trees get a good home.\n\nThe dates of the sales will be:\n\nSaturday\, June 5\, 2021\, From 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nSunday\, June 6\, 2021 From 10:00am – 4:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact us at website@prairestatebonsai for more information and the location.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/bonsai-and-bonsai-pot-sale-fred-tarnow/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210519T171552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T123600Z
UID:4755-1622660400-1622665800@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:Learning all about Root Stands for Bonsai display
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting on June 2\, 2021\, at 7 PM\, will feature a Zoom presentation by Christopher Consenza. He has been studying bonsai seriously for about four years and is a BSF district scholarship champion competing for the state title this May.  He taught himself how to make root stands as a result of having too much time on his hands during the pandemic. \nPSBS General Meeting – June 2\, 2021\nWednesday\, June 2\,⋅7:00 – 9:00 pm\n\n 
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/learning-all-about-root-stands-for-bonsai-display/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210417T112211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T173428Z
UID:4386-1621674000-1621782000@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:Bonsai Sale - Jim Keith Residence
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday and Sunday\, May 22-23\, 2021\, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm\, Jim Keith will be having a bonsai sale at his residence. Jim will have bonsai and pre-bonsai available for purchase. If you would like to attend the sale\, please email Jim at sequoia65@comcast.net and request his address. \nTHESE TREES & MORE NEED A GOOD HOME
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/july-yard-sale-jim-keith/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210301T004533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T000436Z
UID:2640-1620241200-1620246600@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:PSBS - May General Meeting - Zoom presentaion by Linda Camp - Air Layering Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Click Here – Monthly Meetings and Videos \nOur meeting on April 5th\, 2021\, at 7 PM\, will feature a Zoom\npresentation by long-time member Linda Camp. She will be showing us how\nto create a pre-bonsai from another tree by a process called air layering. \nAir layering is a very useful tool. Got a tree that’s gone too leggy\,\nbut it has wonderful bark and branches? Air layering can let you shorten\nthe trunk while preserving the upper bark and branching. Got a tree in\nyour yard\, maybe a nice dwarf Japanese maple? You can use air layering\nto turn a nice side branch into a bonsai. \nLinda has been teaching bonsai\, for many years now\, at BC Bonsai\, along\nwith her husband\, Jim Beck. \n \nPhoto by Bonsainut.com
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/psbs-may-general-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210405T120911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T120911Z
UID:4241-1618254000-1618257600@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:Meeting of the Board - April 2021
DESCRIPTION:Members of the board will meet via zoom.  The link will be sent via email.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/meeting-of-the-board-april-2021/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210212T215848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T201336Z
UID:1667-1617822000-1617827400@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:PSBS - April General Meeting - Zoom presentation by Jennifer Price - European vs United States Bonsai styling
DESCRIPTION:All active members from 2020 will have access to the Jennifer Price presentation via ZOOM.  Log into the ‘Members Section’ ahead of the meeting on Wednesday\, April 07 at 7:00 pm. The link will be posted on the ‘Monthly Meeting Page’. \nYou can join right from the website.  Please check that you are able to login to the ‘Members Section prior to the meeting. \nPlease contact me at website@prairiestatebonsai.com if you have issues or questions.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/april-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210312T161820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T162543Z
UID:3152-1615834800-1615842000@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:March Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link will be forwarded to board members prior to the start of the meeting.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/march-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073504
CREATED:20210216T144055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T221251Z
UID:2054-1615230000-1615237200@prairiestatebonsai.com
SUMMARY:PSBS - Juniper styling demonstration event
DESCRIPTION:Members Only Invite\nNOW OPEN TO FRIENDS AND NON-MEMBERS\nBjorn Bjorholm will demonstrate Juniper Styling via ZOOM \nThe Meeting is limited to the first 50 active members to sign up \nIf you would like to view a live demonstration of Juniper Styling by Bjorn Bjorholm you must REQUEST TO BE PUT ON THE LIST below. This demonstration is limited to the first 50 members to sign up below. \nNOTE: After you submit the request you will be sent an email that verifies you have been put on the list. You will not be added until you do so. \n \nDon’t miss the March 8th Meeting !
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/juniper-styling-demonstration-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR