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SUNDAY, November 28, 2021 AT 12 PM - Monthly Meeting and presentation will be held at:

   National Bonsai and Penjing Museum 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm.

Club meeting and Tour of museum with NBF President.  We ask that you not bring trees to the Arboretum.

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SUNDAY, October 24, 2021 AT 12 PM - Monthly Meeting and presentation will be held at:

   Meehan's Minatures 4925 Woodstock Ln., Rohrersville Md 21779

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm.

Club meeting and presentation by Martha Meehan.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 AT 9 AM - Workshop: Bob Mahler Study Group - FULL

   Howard Masonic Lodge hall located at 5585 Levering Ave., Elkridge, Md.21075..

   Time-  9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Instructor Bob Mahler - Bonsai professional, former curator of Bonsai collection at Brooklyn Botanical Garden will work with club members on select trees.

Bob Mahler Workshop starts at 9 am for registered members the workshop is currently FULL.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 AT 12 PM - Monthly Meeting and presentation will be held at:

   Howard Masonic Lodge hall located at 5585 Levering Ave., Elkridge, Md.21075..

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm.

Guest speaker: Bob Mahler - Bonsai professional, former curator of Bonsai collection at Brooklyn Botanical Garden will speak to the club.

Open and Free to our Guest.  Members Please use this as an opportunity to join us in welcoming our Guest Speaker.

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SATURDAY,  AUGUST 28, 2021 AT 12 PM - Private Workshop as Jerry Goldman's::

   6230 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD 21212.

   Time - 11:00 am- 1:00 pm.

Private workshop of 8-10 Students, looking for club members to volunteer to assist with instruction.  Please reach out to Barry Figard (

bfigard@verizon.net ) if you are interested in volunteering

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021 AT 12 PM - Monthly Meeting will be held at::

   Maryland Agricultural Resource Council, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

   Time - 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm.

Members who attended Sean Smith's Daiza and Root Stand carving workshop last year will display the fruit of their labors.

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SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2021 AT 12 PM - Monthly Meeting and presentation will be held at:

   Howard Masonic Lodge hall located at 5585 Levering Ave., Elkridge, Md.21075..

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm.

Guest speaker: Young Choe will make a presentation on Kusomono (companion plants) & kodadama (moss ball plantings).

Open and Free to our Guest.  Members Please use this as an opportunity to join us in welcoming our Guest Speaker.

 

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020- Workshops will be held at:

   Maryland Agricultural Resource Council, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

   Times- Session One- 9:00 am- 12:30 pm and Session Two- 12:30 pm- 4:00 pm.

    Sean Smith will conduct (2) workshops . One workshop will focus on Suiseki  and  Daiza.  Participants of the second session will              carve  a Redwood Root Stand . The  workshops are  definitely  hands on instruction and you will be astonished at how                              fabulous your Daiza and/or Root Stand turns out.           

   The Workshop Includes: Diaza blank 5.5”, stone, sandpaper, pencils, and other materials.

   You will need to provide these tools: Electric Dremel, Dremel burr bit ¼” 1/8” SHAFT, ½” Dremel sanding drum

   Openings are still available, but filling fast. If you are interested in participating in one or both of these unique workshops             please contact Betty Lou at BettyLou1313@yahoo.com

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Note-   MARC requires a waiver. On Sunday, when you arrive,  go to the BACO safe AP at https://bacosafe.org, then answer the (3) questions, then  Check in. Show the Check-in note on the site to to Betty Lou for the  9:00 am workshop before entering the building.

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All other members and guests will also have to comply with the waiver and someone will be available for this simple checkin.

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Some basic info: Masks must be worn in the building and maintain 6' distancing

 

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020- Meeting and presentation will be held at:

   Maryland Agricultural Resource Council, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm.

    Sean Smith will make a presentation on Suiseki  (follow link to learn more)

    Note: Suiseki are small, naturally formed stones admired for their beauty and for their power.

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Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020-   Meeting and presentation will be held at:

   Maryland Agricultural Resource Council, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm.

   There will be a general club meeting and will be followed by a presentation with (3) demonstrations by Young Choe . She has                   presented workshops, lectures and demonstrations about Kusamono throughout the United States, as well as internationally.
   This will be an interesting and informative presentation that you do not want to miss.

 

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020- Club Christmas Party will be at Tony's Hibachi and Japanese and Sushi Grill, located at:

   1213 Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784.

   Time: 12:00 Noon- Until !

    Note- We will have our annual Dirty Santa Gift Exchange Adventure. Anyone interested should bring a gift valued around $ 30.00.

  

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Special Events

 

Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020- Community Workshop will be conduced at: Himmel's Landscape and Garden Center located at:

   4374 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122. (Click for Map)

   Time: 11:00 am- 2:00 pm.

 

   The workshop will work with Himmel's customers who are interested in Bonsai. If you have the time and would like to help, please

    contact Wayne Warren for more information. Help is always appreciated at these events.

 

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020- Meeting and workshop was conducted at:

   Maryland Agricultural Resource Council, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030

   Time- 12:00 noon- 4:00 pm.

   Bob Mahler  conducted a presentation and workshop for the club members. Great turnout and really positive comments.

   Bob also conducted a small group workshop.

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Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020- Meeting, Workshop, and Election of Officers was held at:

    Howard Lodge No. 101, 5585 Levering Ave., Elkridge, MD 21075.

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm.

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Sunday, July 26, 2020- Meeting, workshop and nominations for officers was at 117 Melitota Drive,  Rising Sun, MD 21911. 

   Good turnout and positive comments from new members. Slate for nominations for new officers was presented.

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Sunday, June 28, 2020- Meeting and workshop will be at the Miller Branch Library in Howard County,  located at

   9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 was CANCELLED

  

Sunday, May 31, 2020- Meeting and workshop scheduled at the Miller Branch Library in Howard County,  located at

   9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 was CANCELLED 

 

Sunday, April 26, 2020- Meeting and workshop was CANCELLED.

 

Sunday, March 29, 2020- Meeting and workshop was CANCELLED.

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 Saturday February 29- Sunday March 1, 2020-  Exhibition and Workshop was at Maryland Home and Garden Show

   Located at 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093.

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Great feedback and lots of new interest in bonsai.

 

Sunday, February 23, 2020- Meeting and workshop was at:

   Valley View Farms, located at 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm

   Jim Sullivan was unable to attend to discuss Chemicals and Fertilizers. 

 

Saturday February 1, 2020-  Barry's hard work provided a great opportunity to participate in an on-site dig for some nice maple trees. More than 20 members were able to dig up some great trees and had a great time.

 

Sunday, January 26, 2020- Meeting and workshop will be at:

   Valley View Farms, located at 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm

   Jim Sullivan was unable to attend to discuss Chemicals and Fertilizers.

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Saturday January 25, 2020-  Workshop was at:

   Bowman's Home and Garden, located at 100 John St, Westminster, MD 21157.

  Time- 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

  This was a well attended workshop and attracted lots of new interest in Bonsai.

 

Saturday, Dec 14, 2019-  Christmas Party was a great time by everyone and Dirty Santa gift exchange had lots of action- as            usual. 

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Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019- Meeting and workshop was at the Miller Branch Library in Howard County,  located at

   9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

   1:00 pm- 4:00 pm

   George Wrede gave a presentation about the Selection of Bonsai Pots and there was a Pot Swap.  

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Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019- Meeting and workshop was at the Miller Branch Library in Howard County,  located at

   9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

   1:00 pm- 4:00 pm

There was a Bonsai Exhibition open to the public and was well attended

 

Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019- Meeting and workshop was at:

   Valley View Farms, located at 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm

 There was a Study Group presentation by Bob Mahler.

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Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019- 

Meeting and workshop was held at:

   Valley View Farms, located at 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm

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Saturday, July 20, 2019- Workshop was at:

   Bowman's Home and Garden, located at 100 John St, Westminster, MD 21157.

  Time- 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

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Barry's note:

  We are invited to be part of an all day event at Bowman's in Westminster Saturday July 20 from 10 to 4. There will be a lot of people coming by and we will be helping them with trees, doing demos, and displaying trees. These events are lots of fun and a great way to sharpen your skills and introduce people to Bonsai. Please let me know if you can help. You can if you wish bring trees to talk about or just tools to work on their trees. You can stay as long as you wish as there is no time limit for us, but don't think you have to stay the whole time. For me I feel these workshops really help you grow in the art and inspire you. We all get a bit flat and discouraged at times and this will elevate you to great heights....or at least motivate you somewhat. Thanks!! Please contact me if you can  participate.

 

Saturday, May 25, 2019- Meeting and workshop will be at the Bowman's Home and Garden Center in Westminster,  located at

   100 John Street, Westminster, MD 21157. (Click address for map)

   12:00 noon- 4:00 pm

There was a Discussion about Tree Design and Critique of Bonsai Trees by Arschel  Morell

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Sunday, June 23, 2019- Meeting and workshop will be at the Miller Branch Library in Howard County,  located at

   9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

   1:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Jim Sullivan was unable do a demonstration of "Tree in Rock".  Arschel Morell stepped in and gave very informative presentation about Bonsai Tree Design.

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Sunday, April 28, 2019- Meeting and workshop was hed at the Miller Branch Library in Howard County,  located at

   9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

   1:00 pm- 4:00 pm

The Discussion about Chemicals for Bonsai by Jim Sullivan was cancelled. Meeting and workshop was well attended.

 

Sunday, Mar, 24, 2019- Meeting and workshop was held at:

   Valley View Farms, located at 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

  Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm

There was an Air Layering demonstration by Mike Taylor.

 

Sunday, Feb, 24, 2019- Meeting and workshop was held at:

   Valley View Farms, located at 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

   Time- 12:00 Noon- 4:00 pm

   The  workshop included Soil Mixtures and Repotting.

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Sunday, Jan 27, 2019- Meeting and workshop was held at the Miller Branch Library in Howard County,  located at:

   9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.    1:00 pm- 4:00 pm

   There was a Wiring demonstration by Betty Lou Lages and George Wrede. Workshop was very well attended with                         over 35 members and guests.

Saturday, Dec 8, 2018

    Christmas Party was held at Tony's Hibachi and Japanese Restaurant located at1213 Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

   Food was great and everyone enjoyed Dirty Santa

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Saturday, Dec 1, 2018- Martha Meehan of Meehan's Minatures conducted a workshop- Tropical Bonsai in Winter. 

   Sponsored by Valley View Farms, located  at 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD

   9:00 am- 11:00 am.

   Open to the public and well attended.

 

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018- Meeting and Dig ($ 25.00 Charge and bring your tools for digging) was held at Dan Turner's Patuxent Valley Nursery, LLC in Howard County, located at: 6905 Mink Hollow Road, Highland, MD 20777.  12:00 Noon- Until...

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Great participation and lots of happy diggers. 

 

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018- Meeting, workshop and Bonsai show was held at the Miller Branch Library in Howard County,               located at:            

   9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042. 

   12:00 noon- 5:00 pm. Note--- Bill  requested that members be there by 11:00 am for a brief meeting.

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   Members brought trees to display. 

 

Sunday, Sept, 16, 2018   

   At Valley View Farms, located at 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

  Time- 9:00 am- 11:00 am there was be a demonstration by Bob Mahler

  Time- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm there was a workshop about Plucking all Pines, and Fall/ Winter Prep Basics conducted by Bob 

   Mahler. The meeting and workshop was well attended and a lot of interest in Bob returning in the future for further                       presentations and workshops

 

Sunday, July 22, 2018-    George conducted a workshop about Boxwood Trees  at Valley View Farms, located at:

  11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030. George did an outstanding job and members are looking forward to putting his                suggestions into  practice. 

 

Monday, May 14, 2018- Maryland Bonsai Association Members participated in a one day workshop at the U.S. National                     Arboretum in Washington, DC. Renowned international instructor Mauro Stemberger worked closely with members in design, wiring, and styling their trees. The group was very complimentary about Mauro and his techniques. Everyone was excited and  is  looking forward to a session next year with Mauro. For those that were unable or could not attend, make this a priority  for the next workshop with Mauro next year.

   As part of his 2018 World Tour, Mauro will conduct a BYOT Workshop at Natures Way Nursery in June; and will also appear    at the 6th US National Bonsai Exhibition in Sept.

 

 

Saturday, April 14, 2018- Maryland Bonsai Association Members Bill Petterson and George Thoupos made a presentation and     Bonsai demonstration to The Baltimore Kawasaki Sister City Committee Annual Hanami  Outdoor Community Picnic at the         Middle Branch Park in Brooklyn, MD. The event was well attended. Bill and George were excited to make this presentation         and meet so many interested attendees.