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The Long Island Bonsai Society is recognized by the IRS as a non-profit educational group, whose goal is the enhancement and expansion of knowledge of the art of bonsai. To this purpose, the society presents the finest bonsai professionals from all over the world at its monthly meetings at the beautiful Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. The society has been functioning for over thirty years with an average membership of approximately one hundred fifty individuals with all levels of experience. The most skilled members are put to use at a special workshop preceding the main lecture, held primarily for the benefit of beginners where instruction in the basics is given. It is at this time that members can discuss their problems and receive expert advice. During the main lecture the speaker demonstrates his or her ability to create a bonsai in a particular style or teaches a particular technique to achieve his purpose. At the conclusion of the demonstration the creation is raffled. Other society activities include:

Distribution of a monthly informative newsletter listing dates, speakers and other activities as well as "bonsai talk".
Workshops at which members create their own bonsai with help from a team of able instructors.
Collecting trips where the society has received permission to collect trees growing on certain property.
Auctions at which members can bid on valuable material including finished bonsai.
A library available at each meeting containing books, tapes and magazines.
Vendors present at each meeting selling trees and accessories at reasonable prices.
Club sales of seedlings, containers and books.
Social events including picnics and parties.
Club exhibits both to the public and to club members. Members’ bonsai can be critiqued at option of member at these events.

Visitors are welcome at all meetings. Please call (516) 882-9363 or e-mail us at: bonsai@longislandbonsai.org


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