Founded in 1965, our members share an appreciation and great enthusiasm
for the ancient art of bonsai design and care.
The San Diego Bonsai Club is open to all who share this enthusiasm.
You are invited to our next meeting and we hope you will join us
in learning more about the exciting art of bonsai.
for the ancient art of bonsai design and care.
The San Diego Bonsai Club is open to all who share this enthusiasm.
You are invited to our next meeting and we hope you will join us
in learning more about the exciting art of bonsai.
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Next Club Meeting:
Sunday, February 8, 2026 Special Guest Tom Vuong, Juniper Presentation Tree Follow Up
2026 Membership Renewal It's time to renew your San Diego Bonsai Club Membership. You can renew online or in person at the January 11th Club meeting. |
Baikoen Bonsai Kenkyukai
61st Annual Winter Silhouettes January 17-18, 2026 Unfortunately we do not have enough participants to rent a tour bus. But you can still drive up to the Los Angeles Arboretum, Ayres Hall, to enjoy this beautiful show. www.baikoenbonsai.com/up-coming-events This annual event is not to be missed. An entire show of deciduous trees in their leafless form is a chance for you to explore the skill required to develop a beautiful bonsai tree. Some trees may even have spring blossoms or last year’s fruit on the tree. The show does have some of your favorite vendors. The Saturday night reception will include a giant raffle, auction, entertainment and dinner. Please, bring items to donate to the raffle. The members of Baikoen have always been very generous to our club and we want to support them in every way possible. Here are some photos from a past Trip. Winter Silhouettes |
Balboa Park Parking Fees Effective January 5, 2026
The City of San Diego has implemented a new parking fee program for the lots & streets in and around Balboa Park, including the Zoo. Lots will have different levels of fees charged with some free for a specific length of time.
Please see the attached link to the Balboa Park website for information about the lots and the fees:
balboapark.org/plan-your-visit/parking/
Those of you with a San Diego Zoo Membership can register one vehicle
with the SDZWA and get free parking in the Zoo lot. (SDZWA Volunteers, follow the instructions
given to you by the Volunteer Services office for registering your vehicle)
zoo.sandiegozoo.org/parking
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Mark Edgar presentation
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Pavilion Artistry: Dennis Wagner and five supervisors add bamboo fountain
SDBC Bonsai CollectionsThe club owns two bonsai collections. They are maintained by club members.
Golden State Bonsai FederationSan Diego Bonsai Club is a member of the Golden State Bonsai Federation which includes clubs through out California. GSBF offers quarterly Zoom lectures. About a week before the event, SDBC will send out an email to our members with instruction on how to log into the lecture.
For more information on everything bonsai in California, including the three beautiful bonsai collections, visit the Golden State Bonsai Federation Web Site. |
Note for membersAre you aware that one of the perks of being a member of the San Diego Bonsai Club is having access to the knowledge of more senior members? Members can arrange for private one-on-one or small group lessons with a club expert.
Private or Group Bonsai Lessons Buy bonsai and supplies |