GENERAL MEETINGS
WHEN:
7:30 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday each month (except June and October)
WHERE:
Lakeside Garden Center
666 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, California 94610-5000
(off Grand Ave. from I-580)
CALENDAR OF 2025 EVENTS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
January 8th – Repotting Party (In-person at the Bonsai Garden)
January 26th – Introductory Bonsai Class – Intro to Bonsai at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt with Tom Colby, 1:00pm (In-Person)
February 12th – Talk About Bonsai Growers, Dylan Ferreria, Cedar Rose Nursery (In-Person and Online)
March 12th – Northwest Bonsai and Pottery Expert talking about Bonsai as a Side Hustle, Jarod Carrion (In-Person and Online)
March 23rd – Introductory Bonsai Class – Intro to Bonsai at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt with Addison Galambos, 1:00pm (In-Person)
April 9th – Shohin Development, Adam Toth (In-Person and Online)
April 27th – Introductory Bonsai Class – Intro to Bonsai at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt with Michael Jensen-Akula, 1:00pm (In-Person)
May 14th – Deciduous Bonsai, Andrew Robson (In-Person and Online)
May 25th – Introductory Bonsai Class – Intro to Bonsai at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt with Janet Nelson, 1:00pm (In-Person)
June 11th – Annual Auction (In-Person)
AUCTION
The East Bay Bonsai Society sponsors an annual auction that is held during the June General Meeting. Individuals may sell their bonsai and related items. Both members and non-members are welcome to join in the action.
ANNUAL SHOW
The East Bay Bonsai Society sponsors a two-day show each October featuring an impressive exhibit of quality bonsai. The show also includes a demonstration by a notable bonsai artist, a benefit drawing, and a sale of bonsai and related materials.
September 20th & 21st, 2025 – Annual Show