Activities
Meetings Meetings are generally held at the Casa del Prado building in Balboa Park on the second Sunday of each month at 10:30AM except May and October (Club meeting locations and dates can vary,) In May, the club members meet at the San Diego Safari Park for a program and picnic. In October, members meet at Lake Poway for another picnic and fundraiser auction. All meetings are kept brief so the club members can participate in the many varied programs on each month's calendars. Demonstrations by visiting bonsai master, lectures, critiques, and workshops cover subjects of styling of trees, potting, transplanting, wiring, fertilizing, soils, insect control, and water management. SDBC also maintains a monthly sales table at the meetings for convenience of the members with books, tools, and related bonsai accessories.
Classes The club sponsors classes, lectures and workshops most of which a scheduled before during and after the monthly meetings. Special workshops are also scheduled throughout the year with local and invited bonsai masters to give members access to their knowledge in an intimate one-on-one setting.
Field Trips Two or three trips are planned in each year's calendar for club members to view other bonsai collections, participate in bonsai programs, visit forest habitats, and shop for bonsai stock and materials. Transportation is provided from San Diego so members can enjoy the journey as well as the destination.
Shows Two shows are sponsored by the club each year. These Spring and Fall Shows allow members to present their bonsai for viewing by the public in a semi-formal setting. Special featured programs are held on both the Saturday and Sunday during which the show takes place and members have the opportunity to sell bonsai, bonsai stock, bonsai pots, and other accessories during show hours. Show hours are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Classes The club sponsors classes, lectures and workshops most of which a scheduled before during and after the monthly meetings. Special workshops are also scheduled throughout the year with local and invited bonsai masters to give members access to their knowledge in an intimate one-on-one setting.
Field Trips Two or three trips are planned in each year's calendar for club members to view other bonsai collections, participate in bonsai programs, visit forest habitats, and shop for bonsai stock and materials. Transportation is provided from San Diego so members can enjoy the journey as well as the destination.
Shows Two shows are sponsored by the club each year. These Spring and Fall Shows allow members to present their bonsai for viewing by the public in a semi-formal setting. Special featured programs are held on both the Saturday and Sunday during which the show takes place and members have the opportunity to sell bonsai, bonsai stock, bonsai pots, and other accessories during show hours. Show hours are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Activities are planned by the VP for Special Projects
Classes are planned by the VP for Education
Classes are planned by the VP for Education