Location: Regenstein Center, Pullman Room
7:00 PM: Bonsai 101 Program: is "Bonsai from Cuttings"
7:30 PM General Program: "Air Layering Demonstration"
Both programs will be presented by Victor Zurczak.

Location: Regenstein Center, Bernstein Hall

The Society is happy to welcome guest artist and author Michael Hagedorn for discussion on his works “Bonsai Heresy: 56 Myths Exposed Using Science & Tradition.”  Members will have the opportunity to ask questions.  Because of the Guest Speaker for General Program there will be no Bonsai 101.

As always, senior members will be available in person to help with any bonsai questions you have.

The meeting will be in person in the Regenstein Center at the Chicago Botanic Garden, or is available through WebEx.

Location: Regenstein Center, Bernstein Hall
7:00 PM - Bonsai 101
7:30 PM - Main program, topic TBD

Location: Regenstein Center, Burnstein Hall
7:00 PM - Bonsai 101
7:30 PM - Main program, topic TBD

7:00 PM - Bonsai 101
7:30 PM - Main program, topic TBD

Topics, TBD

7:00 PM: Bonsai 101 program; “Bonsai Preparation and Winter Storage” presented by Victor Zurczak. 7:30 PM, General Program: “White Elephant Sale”.  All members are invited to bring supplies, pots plants or any other bonsai related item that you want to sell or give away.  MBS will have leftover Children's Workshop trees available for sale at $10 each.  Trees are  Zelcova, Chinese Wisteria, Japanese Maple, Trident Maple, and maybe one Amur Maple.

Topics, TBD

7:00 PM, Bonsai 101 program; “Accent Plants” presented by Linda Camp.
7:30 PM, General Program: “Show Presentation for Bonsai” demonstration by Victor Zurczak.

Come with trees you want to prepare for our August Exhibition, get advice, and suggested improvements.

Moved from July 3rd to 10th
Topics, TBD

7:00 pm – No Bonsai 101 program, as we have a guest artist.

7:30 pm - General program; “Deciduous Bonsai Development” presented by Sergio Cuan via Webex, from his bonsai garden in New Jersey. Sergio specializes in the cultivation and development of deciduous tress. His favorite trees include maple, elm and beech.

Remember you are always invited to bring in a tree of any sort, as senior members will be available to answer questions and provide advice.

7:00PM - Bonsai 101 - Wiring Techniques presented by Victor Zurczak
7:30PM - Main Program - Presentation and Demonstration from Mark Fields on grafting
Meeting will be available in person, and via Webex. Members are also invited to bring a tree to get advice on care or styling from Victor Zurczak or other senior members.
Note: We will be meeting in the Pullman room, as opposed to our normal location. The Pullman room is still within the Regenstein Center.

7:00 PM - Bonsai 101 Program will be “Forest Design” presented by Victor Zurczak.
7:30 PM - General Program is "Forest Planting Workshop” led by Linda Camp.   You are welcome to just watch or bring your own trees and pot, or purchase package from BC Bonsai.  Package includes trees, soil and pot. Trees available will be Maples, Dawn Redwoods, Black pines, and Ficus.

7:00 PM - Bonsai 101 - Repotting Hardy Tree Demonstration
7:30 PM - Main Program - Hardy Tree Repotting Workshop

7:00 PM - Bonsai 101 - Tools and Supplies for the Upcoming Season
7:30 PM - Main Program - Repotting and Scheduling, with Linda Camp

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Topic: TBD

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Topic: TBD

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Topic: 7:00 PM, Bonsai 101 Program: “Planting Tree On A Rock” presented by Victor Zurczak. Note that this demonstration tree will be raffled off at the meeting. 7:30 PM, General Program: “Video & Dis- cussion of August Exhibition Judge’s Review”

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Program:
Bonsai 101 will be on Preparing Trees for the August Exhibition. Our main program will feature Linda Camp providing information on creating accent plants.

NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO 4TH OF JULY
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Program: TBD

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Program: TBD

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Program: TBD

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Bonsai 101 Program: Soil and Pot Preparation presented by Victor Zurczak
General Program: Root over Rock Planting workshop by Victor Zurczak. Come to just observe or create your own tree. BC Bonsai will have trees, rocks, muck, soil and pots available for $50.00 and Victor will guide us through the process. Please feel free to bring your own tree and material to create a root over rock or any tree from your collection to work on and get advice from Victor or other experienced members.

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Bonsai 101 Program: General Approach to Bonsai
Main Program: Mame Bonsai Workshop with BC Bonsai - Cost $30-$50, depending on pot and materials selected

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center Burnstein Hall
Program: TBD

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden Regenstein Center
Program: TBD

NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM OCT 11.

Pullman Room in the Regenstein Center. WebEx link to be sent to active members who wish to attend remotely.

Bonsai 101 - Keeping Tropical Trees Alive over Winter - Linda Camp
Main Program - Satsuki Azalea Presentation by David Kreutz from Satsuki Bonsai-en located in Metro St. Louis

Note September meeting is in August due to Labor Day

Guest Artist Mike Lane will present.
In-Person at the Chicago Botanic Garden, MBS Members will also receive a WebEx invite to attend remotely, if they so choose.

IN PERSON AT THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
7:00PM - Bonsai 101 - Five Wire Tie-down by Robert Wright
7:30PM - Accent Plants by Linda Camp