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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.

Next Club Meeting:  
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Special Guest Tom Vuong,
Juniper Presentation Tree Follow Up
Next Meeting Information
​
​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.
Membership Renewal Info
​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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Pavilion Artistry: Dennis Wagner and five supervisors add bamboo fountain



SDBC Bonsai Collections

The club owns two bonsai collections.  They are maintained by club members.   
  • ​Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park​​​​
  • Bonsai Pavilion at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park​​

Golden State Bonsai Federation

San 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 members​

Are 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.
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  • Home
  • Activities
    • Next Meeting
    • 2026 Calendar
    • Bonsai Show Maps
  • Education
    • About SDBC Education
    • Beginner's Classes Overview
    • Beginner's Class Schedule
    • Workshops & Skills Classes
    • Study Groups >
      • Shohin Study Group
      • All About Bonsai Study Group
      • Ficus Study Group
    • Private Lessons
    • The Larry Ragle Scholarship
  • Resources
    • Newsletter
    • Seasonal Task Schedule >
      • Newsletter
    • Club Forms
    • Club Library
    • Vendors
    • Photos >
      • Tanuki Creation By John Jackson
      • 2023 California Shohin Conference
      • 2020 Winter Silhouettes
      • 2018 Fall Show
      • 2018 SD County Fair
      • Spring 2018 Show
      • 2018 Cal Shohin Seminar
      • 2017 GSBF Convention #40
      • 2017 Fall Show
      • 2017 Spring Show
      • 2016 Fall Show
      • 2016 Nisei Week Trip
      • 2016 Spring Show
      • 2016 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2016 Winter Silhouettes
      • 2015 Fall Show Photos
      • 2015 Nisei Week Trip
      • Bonsai Stolen from San Gabriel Nursery
      • 2015 Spring Show
      • 2015 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2014 Fall Show
      • 2014 Nisei Week Trip
      • 2014 July Bus Trip
      • 2014 Spring Show
    • Articles >
      • Charlie's Corner
      • Lime Sulfur
      • Bougainvillea Bonsai
      • Soil: It's What Goes in the Pot
      • 'Lyn's Bonsai Soil Mix
      • Back-Budding
      • Fertilizer
      • Wiring
      • REBS 2014 Show
      • 2014 Boxwood Dig
      • Club History
      • Club Logo
      • Time Traveler
      • First Show May 1966
    • Remembering... >
      • Remembering Big Dave Rochester
      • Remembering Marty Mann
      • Remembering Ko Tsushima
      • Remembering Harry Hirao
      • Remembering Bob Meyer
    • Video >
      • 2019-2021 Videos
      • 2015-2018 Videos
      • Video
      • More Video
  • Membership
    • Membership Form
    • Membership Benefits
    • Volunteer
  • Safari Park Bonsai Pavilion
    • Overview and History
    • Bonsai Pavilion Trees
  • About
    • Overview of Club
    • By-Laws
    • Past Presidents
  • Contact