MBS Schedule

One place to find all our area events

Check out the MBS Brochure or the MBS Schedule for a printer friendly schedule.

  • Monthly Meetings
  • Workshops
  • Exhibits and Shows
  • Classes
  • Area Events

Monthly Meetings

Since the Pandemic has closed Evenings at Boerner, we are now meeting on the first Saturday of the month (check below for schedule) at 9:00 AM at Boerner Botanical Garden except when noted. While our policy is everyone is welcome, it may be impossible to reach non members with the a Zoom Meeting ID or specific date if changes are needed.

When

 

 

 Details
01/04/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Bonsai Styles
Focus: Soil Sifting
Main: Bonsai Styles - Common Conifers/Deciduou
Every one is welcome!
02/01/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Juniper types
Focus: Root Work
Main: Explaing Juniper types (Running, Clumping, Needle
Every one is welcome!
03/01/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Juniper Work
Focus: Guest Artist Andy Smith Collecting
Main: Juniper Work
Every one is welcome!
04/05/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Mugo Pine Work
Focus: Pinching in General
Main: Mugo Pine Work
Every one is welcome!
05/03/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Multi Flush Deep Div
Focus: Accent Plant Placement
Main: Multi Flush Deep Dive
Every one is welcome!
06/07/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Boxwood Work
Focus: ost flush cut back deciduous
Main: Boxwood Work
Every one is welcome!
07/12/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Tropical Work
Focus: Rooting/Cuttings
Main: Tropical Work
Every one is welcome!
08/02/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Guest Artist David Cutchin
Tree Discussion with Guest Artist David Cutchin
Every one is welcome!
09/06/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Pondarosa Deep Dive
Focus: Late Summer/Early Fall Work and Wire, wire, wire
Main: Pondarosa Deep Dive
Every one is welcome!
10/04/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Revisit Work Tree
Focus: Deadwood Preservatio
Main: Revisit Work Tree
Every one is welcome!
11/01/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Shoot Selection/Reduction Pruning
Focus: Overwintering Discussion
Main: Shoot Selection/Reduction Pruning
Every one is welcome!
12/06/2025
9:00 AM

 

 

Holiday Party
NO EDUCATION CONTENT PRESENTED THIS MONTH
Everyone is welcome.

Workshops

are held at Boerner Botanical Garden where Artist Workshops are by reservation for MBS member paticipants and Open Workshops are free for all members.

When

 

 

 Time

 

 Details
Feb 15, 2025

 

 

9:00 - 2:00 PM

 

How Do I Start to Show My Trees with Kris Z.
Attend the Jan meeting and see the Feb newsletter for details.

Mar 1, 2025

 

 

11:00- 3:00 PM

 

Material Provided with Andy Smith
Attend the Feb meeting and see the Mar newsletter for details.

Mar 2, 2025

 

 

9:00- 3:00 PM

 

Bring your own tree with Andy Smith
Attend the Feb meeting and see the Mar newsletter for details.

Mar 22, 2025

 

 

9:00- 2:00 PM

 

Root Over Rock Follow-up with Houston S.
Attend the Mar meeting and see the Mar newsletter for details.

Apr 5 2025

 

 

1:00- 4:00 PM

 

Urbandori Dig with Bryan L.
See the MBS April Newsletter for more information

Apr 26 2025

 

 

10:00- 2:00 PM

 

Open Workshop - Spring Clean-up with MBS members
See the MBS April Newsletter for more information

May 10, 2025

 

 

9:00- 2:00 PM

 

Spring Public Workshop at Lynden Sculpture Garden
See the MBS May Newsletter for more information

May 24, 2025

 

 

10:00- 2:00 PM

 

Open Workshop - Ficus Review from Previous Public Workshops
See the MBS May Newsletter for more information

June 13, 2025

 

 

2 Days of class and workshop opportunities

 

MBS 54th Annual Exhibit Celebration
This year were are have a azalea opportunities with artist Jennifer Price
Check out the Annual Exhibit
Everyone is welcome.

Aug 2, 2025

 

 

1:00- 3:00 PM

 

Critique and Discussion with David Cutchi
See the MBS July Newsletter for more information

Aug 3, 2025

 

 

9:00- 3:00 PM

 

Bring your own tree with David Cutchin
See the MBS July Newsletter for more information

Sep 20, 2025

 

 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

Fall Public Workshop at Boerner
Get your feet wet (and hands dirty) by attending our Next Beginner Workshop. Members of the Milwaukee Bonsai Society will be on hand to help with the creation of your first Bonsai ‘masterpiece’!

Oct 11, 2025

 

 

10:00- 2:00 PM

 

Open Workshop -Fall Clean-up with MBS members
See the MBS October Newsletter for more information

Exhibits and Shows

are usually held at Boerner Botanical Garden unless noted. Everyone is welcome!

When

 

 

 Details
02/23/2025 9:00 AM

 

 

Winter Silhouette Exhibit at the Domes
In addition to the joys of snow during the winter and early spring months, we in the Midwest have an opportunity to view our landscape in the ‘raw’, that is, without the dressing of buds, leaves and flowers. For additional information see the Silhouette Flyer

05/10/2025

 

 

World Bonsai Day at Lynden Sculpture Garden
Each year, on the second Saturday in May, "World Bonsai Day" celebration. On this very special day, clubs, organizations and individuals throughout the world are encouraged to reach out into their respective communities and share the joy and brotherhood we all feel because of our involvement with bonsai. This celebration includes a bonsai display of MBS trees acrosse two weekends and is held at Lynden Sculpture Garden For additional information watch the LSG Calendar

06/13/2025 Two Days

 

 

MBS 54th Annual Exhibit Celebration
Guest Artist is Jennifer Price
Check out the Annual Exhibit
Everyone is welcome.
07/31/2025 Ten Days

 

 

State Fair
Three big shows in the Grand Champion Building.
Check out the State Fair Flyer and for more details see the MBS newsletter for current information

11/21/2025 Three days

 

 

Folk Fair
An exhibit of trees from our membership from students to advance members. See the Folk Fair Flyer for details and times for this 3 day exhibit.

Classes

Starts each spring and participation is limited in size for registered MBS member participants.

Fundamentals Novice Classes 2025 with Ron Fortmann
02/22/2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
03/08/2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
03/22/2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
04/12/2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
05/12/2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Area Events

are at near-by locations and can be enjoyed by all.