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. |
Bonsai-A-Thon 2026
at The Huntington Saturday-Sunday, February 28th and March 1st, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, The Huntington Library, Museum and Botanical Gardens Brody Botanical Center, 1151 Oxford Rd. San Marino, CA The San Diego Bonsai Club will take a bus to the Bonsai-A-Thon on February 28th, or you can drive yourself. Sign-up for special free B-A-T participation passes and the bus at the February 8th Club meeting. If you do not have these passes, you will be required to pay the full entrance fee to The Huntington. Bonsai-A-Thon Flier |
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 |