Upcoming Event
WHAT: Michiana Bonsai Study Meeting, 2:00 PM, March 1, 2026
WHERE: Middlebury Public Library, 101 Winslow Street, Middlebury, IN
Agenda:Â
   Program on the correct technique for wiring your trees.
Michiana Bonsai Study
(Usual Meeting times: 1st Sunday of the month, 2 - 4 PM, unless noted) (BYOT = bring own your tree) (R = refreshments)
2026 Calendar
| Topic | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 1 | Preparation to exhibit trees | Zion Lutheran Church , 20943 County Road 6, Bristol, IN | R = Lisa Chilik |
| March | 1 | Wiring your trees | Middlebury Public Library , 101 Winslow Street, Middlebury, IN | R = Robert Ripplinger |
| April | 12 | Repotting / pruning (bring your own tree - BYOT) | Home of Terry & Michael Ciesiolka 6460 Morton Court, South Bend, IN | R = Terry Cielsiolka |
| May | 3 | Repotting / pruning / wiring (BYOT) | Home of Larry Benjamin | R =Larry Benjamin |
| May | 9 & 10 | Michigan All State Show | Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI | |
| May | 16 | Fort Wayne Spring Bonsai Show | Ft. Wayne Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne | |
| June | 4 - 7 | ABS Learning Seminars 2026 | North Carolins Arboretum, Ashville, NC | |
| June | 14 | Wiring / pruning (BYOT) + bring & work on trees to exhibit | Home of Larry Benjamin | R = ? |
| July | 11 (Sat.) | Ft. Wayne bonsai auction & picnic (10:30 to ~ 2:00 PM) | TBD ( Ft. Wayne) | |
| August | 14 - 16 | Chicago Bonsai Show | Chicago Botanical Garden, Glencoe, IL | |
| September | 6 | BYOT (bonsai improvement) | Home of John DeMaegd | R = John DeMaegd |
| September | 19 & 20 | Michiana Bonsai Show | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart | |
| October | 4 | BYOT (Bonsai care and improvement) | Home of Larry Benjamin | R = ? |
| October | 17 & 18 | Fall Fruit & Foliage Exhibition | Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton, Michigan | |
| November 1 End of Year meeting / social, including our annual "White Elephant Exchange" at Ho Ping House Restaurant, 303 S. Dixieway, South Bend, IN (@ 1:00 !) |
Midwest Bonsai Clubs
Data from some Midwest Bonsai Clubs
Note: There may be exceptions and / or additions to meeting times & dates listed.
Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
Website: annarborbonsaisociety.org
Meetings: Feb. → Nov. , 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Chicago: Midwest Bonsai Society
Website: midwestbonsai.org
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Chicago Botanic Garden
Bonsai Society of Greater Cincinnati
Website: cincinnatibonsai.org
Meetings: Feb. → Nov. , 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00 PM at Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road
Fort Wayne Bonsai Club
Website: Fortwaynebonsai.com
Meetings: 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:30 AM at various locations
Indianapolis Bonsai Club
Website: indybonsai.org
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM at Garfield Park Conservatory
Bonsai Society of Kalamazoo
Phone: (269) 375-4489
Also, on Facebook
Meetings: usually the 3rd Sunday of the month, 2:00 PM at Girl Scout Headquarters, 601 W. Maple St.
Milwaukee Bonsai Society
Website: milwaukeebonsai.org
Meetings: Feb. → Dec. , at various dates & times at Boemer Botanical Gardens
Prairie State Bonsai Society
Website: prairiestatebonsai.com
Meetings: Feb. → Nov. , 1st Wednesday of the month at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
West Michigan Bonsai Club
Website: facebook.com/WestMichiganBonsaiClub/
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM at Frederik Meijer Gardens
Lafayette, IN Bonsai Club
Website: None
Meetings: Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20 at Bennett's Greenhouse, 3651 McCarty Ln., Lafayette