The Eugene Bonsai Society provides a great learning experience for beginners and members. There is a program at each meeting that demonstrates some aspect of bonsai cultivation and maintenance and there are also programs such as the Christmas Party and Gift Exchange that are fun and strengthen camaraderie between members and friends. Here is the 2010 program schedule:

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• Jan.        no meeting
• Feb. 4     Repotting
• Mar. 4     Beginners' workshop
• Apr. 1     Author Herb Gustafson Styles A Mugo Pine
• May 6     Mosses and Accent Plants
• Jun. 4     Pine Candling
• Jul. 10    Multi-Club Potluck at Wee Tree Farm
• Aug. 28   Field Trip
• Sep. 2    Design and Sketching
• Oct. 7    PNBCA "Report From Bremerton, WA"
• Nov. 4     Wiring/Fall Pine Maintenance
• Dec. 2    Christmas Party

Workshops
In addition to the great programs offered at the monthly meetings the Eugene Bonsai Society offers membership participation in workshops that are hosted by bonsai masters and authors of well-known bonsai source books. Members are encouraged to bring a tree and get hands-on training, working with their tree as the master demonstrates. So much knowledge can be had at one of these special workshops.
Upcoming Workshops:

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Eugene Bonsai Club Workshop Schedule

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Wee Tree Farm Workshops
Held at Wee Tree Farm in Philomath, Oregon:

Go to the Wee Tree Farm Website: weetree.com for more detailed information and registration.

Displays
One of the best ways to let the community know about bonsai is the presence of the society at various annual events. The Eugene Bonsai Society hosts annual displays of members' bonsai at the Asian Celebration, Obon Festival, and other events.
Upcoming Displays:

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Beyond Eugene
The Eugene Bonsai Society is pleased to share information about events with other area bonsai clubs, regional conventions, and beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest.
Events of Interest:

Portland Classical Chinese Garden
NW 3rd & Everett, Portland, OR 97209
Come to Portland and visit an authentic Chinese garden that takes up an entire city block! Beautiful rock formations, tea house, contemplative ponds, and of course, many beautiful bonsai! For more information please visit www.portlandchinesegarden.org

Portland Japanese Garden
611 Southwest Kingston Avenue. Portland, Oregon 97205
Located on the west side of Portland, the Japanese Garden is a must see in every season. Visit their informative website: www.japanesegarden.com.

Celebrate Summer at Telperion Farms
Specializing in Satsuki Azaleas!
Directions to the farm: From I-5 take the Hwy. 22 exit east toward Stayton and Detroit Lake. Going east on Hwy. 22 you will pass Stayton. About 10 miles later you will approach the turn-off for Mehama and Lyons. The Gingerbread House is the most obvious landmark at the intersection. There is also a gas station. About 100 feet past the main intersection (a right turn) take the left turn onto Wagner Road. The road forks quickly after the turn. Stay right and go uphill. Around a few corners you will pass the turn-off for Wagner Lane (stay on Wagner Road) and see the end of the paved road. The road becomes quite steep. We are the first driveway on the right after the end of the pavement. Maybe 100 yards. You will see address signs ( 10750). but there is no mail box. The driveway is steep too. As you enter the compound there are several buildings. Our house is the one uphill. Park anywhere.

JULY PICNIC

Saturday, July 10th is the day for the multi-club pot luck held at Wee Tree Farm in Philomath. Come anytime after 10 am and bring a dish to share, your own place setting, a tree for the TOP 20 BEST OF THE WORST/BEST CONTEST, and be prepared to have some fun! We'll eat around noon, then you are free to enjoy the contest, walk down to the river, shop, or just sit and chat. The Corvallis Bonsai Society will provide coffee and cold refreshments. We should have plenty of chairs but if you have a favorite and want to haul it please do so. Bring Your Trees and Have Some Fun!!!
PS: seriousness not required!

Directions to Wee Tree : Drive to Corvallis by whatever route you prefer. I-5 to Hwy. 34 is the fastest and Hwy. 99 W is more scenic. Follow Hwy. 34 through Corvallis to Philomath. When you leave Philomath the Hwy. will split with 34 going to the left and Hwy. 20 to the right. Stay to the right on Hwy. 20. Continue on Hwy. 20 as it adds a passing lane going uphill. When you descend down the hill there will be an intersection at the bottom with Kings Valley Hwy. Turn right and go about a mile and cross a bridge. As soon as you cross the bridge turn left on Priest Rd. Turn left and go to Pearson Place on the left. Turn into Pearson Place and go to the T and turn right. Wee Tree is the first house on the left. Drive around to the back of the house and you're there. Phone 541 929-9520.

PNBCA Convention 2010 - The Pacific Northwest Bonsai Clubs Association's convention will be in Bremerton, WA at the Convention Center September 17, 18 and 19, 2010. It is being sponsored by the Evergreen Bonsai Club. Early Bird registration is $195 for an individual and $350 for two from the same household. Registration is due by July 31st to get this rate. After July 31st it is $225 and $400.
There are ten different workshops available ranging in cost from $75 to $495. The hotel is the Hampton Inn & Suites and standard rooms are $104 per night. This includes complimentary breakfasts. Parking is $7 per night. Convention registration includes Friday dinner and Saturday lunch and banquet dinner. Workshop artists are Dave DeGroot, Michael Hagedorn, Kathy Shaner, Dan Robinson, Anne Spencer and John Conn. You may attend all workshops and demos as an observer with your registration.

Following is the schedule for the convention.
Friday
Workshop 1 - Dan Robinson....................9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Workshop 2 - Dave DeGroot..................8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Workshop 3 - Kathy Shaner...................8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Workshop 4 - Michael Hagedorn............8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Workshop 5 - John Conn........................8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Workshop 6 - Dave DeGroot....................1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Workshop 7 - Kathy Shaner.....................1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Workshop 8 - Anne Spencer....................1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Lunch - on your own...............................11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Vendors open...........................................2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Exhibit open..............................................2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
No Host Bar................................................................6:00 PM
Buffet Dinner.............................................7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Program & Benefit Drawings.................................8:30 PM

Saturday
Dan Robinson Demo..............................8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kathy Shaner Demo...............................9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Luncheon - Benefit drawing.................12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM
Michael Hagedorn Demo..........................1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Dave DeGroot Demo................................1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Vendors Open......Closed for lunch..........8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Exhibit Open.........Closed for lunch..........8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
No Host Bar................................................................6:00 PM
Banquet....................................................7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Program & Benefit Drawing........................................8:30 PM

Sunday
Workshop 9 - Michael Hagedorn............9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Pines Revisited
Bonsai Q & A..........................................9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Vendors Open.....................................8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Exhibit Open...........................................8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Farewell Program......................................................11:30 AM

Wee Tree Farm Classes

All of these Classes are being held at Garland Nursery
5470 NE Highway 20
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-6601

These classes are usually demonstrations, not workshops, unless specifically noted. All classes are scheduled from 10AM to 5PM unless otherwise noted. Days held are in parentheses.

July
Saturdays (3)-Dick Gierok (17)-Anne Spencer-Year round Bonsai Care, (24)-Lee Cheatle, (31)-Dick Gierok

Sundays  (4)-closed, (11)-Anne Spencer, (25)-Bud Weiser

August
Saturdays (7)-Anne Spencer, (21)-Dick Gierok

Sundays  (1)-Steve Wilcox, (8)-Bud Weiser, (15)-Anne Spencer, (22)-Bud Weiser, (29)-Lee Cheatle

September
Saturdays (4)-Peter Adams Workshop, (25)-Anne Spencer,

Sundays  (5)-Anne Spencer, (26)-Bud Weiser

Go to the Wee Tree Farm Website: weetree.com for more detailed information and registration.