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SUMMARY:Meeting\, Nov 18th\, 9-12
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss the Annual Show that was held on Nov 4-5\, 2023.  We were very pleased with how we set up the display\, and the many vendors were pleased.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/meeting-nov-18th-9-12/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T120000
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SUMMARY:"Black Thumb Award" Meeting\, Saturday\, Jan 20th\, 9AM
DESCRIPTION:The “Black Thumb” is an award for a tree that has somehow died while in your possession.  The purpose of this is multifold.  First of all\, the meeting is usually full of laughs\, and then you get to explain what went wrong!  Everyone who works with Bonsai has experienced the demise of a tree\, but often it has nothing to do with anything you did.  We will discuss what went wrong\, and treat this as a learning experience.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/black-thumb-award-meeting-saturday-jan-20th-9am/
LOCATION:Garden Council Headquarters\, 2166 Virginia Avenue\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T120044Z
UID:5350-1708160400-1708171200@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rick Owens will do a demonstration of Yose-eu….a Forest Bonsai Style that appears a great deal just like the multi-trunk style\, however\, the distinction is the fact that this bonsai style is composed of many trees instead of one tree with numerous trunks.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/club-meeting/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240209T113930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T224629Z
UID:5352-1710579600-1710590400@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Martha Goff and Don Williams will hold a pottery class. (Max 15 people at $5/person.)  Also taking place is help with any tree that you have and bring in.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240209T114633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T142033Z
UID:5354-1713603600-1713621600@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Annual Bonsai Auction and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:This is our Annual Auction and is a great opportunity to acquire some very nice Bonsai Trees. Our auction is open to the public\, and is held at the Berne Davis Garden Center at 2166 Virginia Ave.\, Fort Myers.  This location is directly north of the Edison-Ford Winter Estates.   We do two types of auction: Silent and Bidding.  There will be many types of trees\, pots\, tools\, and Bonsai-related materials.  Everyone is encouraged to bring food to share\, and we have some pretty good cooks!
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/annual-bonsai-auction-and-picnic/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240211T225804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T225804Z
UID:5384-1716022800-1716033600@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:During this meeting\, we will be honored by Mike Lane\, who will demonstrate Grafting techniques. Mike is one of the world’s best!
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/club-meeting-3/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240307T221016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T221433Z
UID:5411-1716537600-1716757200@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:BSF Convention\, May 24-26\, 2024  Orlando\, FL
DESCRIPTION:The 50th BSF Convention is almost upon us.  Three full days of world-class Bonsai.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/bsf-convention-may-24-26-2024-orlando-fl/
LOCATION:Florida Hotel Conference Center\, 1500 Sand Lake Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32809\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240211T230155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T230330Z
UID:5387-1718442000-1718452800@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Here’s something nobody should miss….this month’s Moss workshop \n!  There are many types and sometimes difficult to find\, but we have some good advice!
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/club-meeting-4/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240211T231525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T233230Z
UID:5391-1721466000-1721494800@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Club Meeting with Hiram Macias
DESCRIPTION:We will be honored to host another world-renowned Bonsai Artist Hiram Macias.  He will do a Literati demonstration in the morning\, and a Workshop in the afternoon…$80/person and Tree included.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/club-meeting-with-hiram-macias/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240211T233838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T143030Z
UID:5396-1723885200-1723896000@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS…..SUBJECT TO BE DETERMINED SOON….This month\, Kathy Maisano will discuss Daiza  and Suiseki  in their many fascinating forms and beauty.   The Daiza is a carved wooden base\, custom-made to accommodate and enhance a stone. It helps stabilize it in a chosen orientation to reveal its potential.  Suiseki\, in traditional Japanese culture\,(水石)\, are small naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are appreciated for their aesthetic or decorative value.  As always\, we encourage you to bring with you any tree that you might be working on\, and one of our many Bonsai experts will be happy to help you.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/club-meeting-5/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240211T234857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T234857Z
UID:5403-1726909200-1726920000@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will work on Trees for the November Show\, and discuss display guidelines.  Please bring in your tree(s).
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/club-meeting-6/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240211T235141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235339Z
UID:5405-1729328400-1729339200@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Richard Owens will do a Kintsugi demonstration on broken pots.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/club-meeting-7/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20240429T192313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T163858Z
UID:5480-1731747600-1731855600@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Annual Bonsai Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Bonsai Exhibit will be held at the Berne Davis Gardens in Fort Myers on November 16-17\, 2024.  As usual\, it will showcase the work of many local Bonsai artists.  Over the years\, our show has gained national recognition and enhanced the Ancient Art of Bonsai.  Parking and admission are free.  Please join us.  Click Here for the Show Flyer with events and scheduling.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/annual-bonsai-exhibit/
LOCATION:Garden Council Headquarters\, 2166 Virginia Avenue\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250107T085252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T090746Z
UID:5797-1737190800-1737201600@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:January 18 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting will feature the “Black Thumb Award”.  We encourage you to bring a tree that didn’t make it.  It’s a learning experience where talk about causes and remedies.  Following that is a presentation by Ron Kempinski\, a world-wide Bonsai Artist
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/january-18-meeting/
LOCATION:Garden Council Headquarters\, 2166 Virginia Avenue\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250205T185906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T185939Z
UID:5844-1739620800-1739631600@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Kokoro Study Group with Dorothy Schmitz
DESCRIPTION:Feb 15\, Mar 15\, Apr TBD\, May 17\, Jun 21\, Jul 19\, Aug 16\, Sep 20\, Oct 28   Noon to 3PM ….$20 per session
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/kokoro-study-group-with-dorothy-schmitz/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250205T180233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T152933Z
UID:5827-1740906000-1740927600@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Adam Lavigne Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Group A (Thursdays):  March 2\, April TBD\, May 1\, June 5…..9AM-3PM\nGroup B (Sundays): Feb 2\, March 2\, April 6\, May 4 …..9AM-3PM\n…..\nFor availability\, send an email to: info@bonsaiswfl.org
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/adam-lavigne-workshops/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250220T181252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T171018Z
UID:5832-1741597200-1741608000@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Mike Lane Shohin Workshops
DESCRIPTION:March 10\, April 15\, May 12\, June 6…..9AM-Noon\n…. For availability\, send an email to:  info@bonsaiswfl.org
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/mike-lanes-shohin-workshop/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250221T173158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T173158Z
UID:5858-1742029200-1742040000@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Pest Control by Troy Randall
DESCRIPTION:Troy Randall will talk how to control pests in tropical Bonsai.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/pest-control-by-troy-randall/
LOCATION:Garden Council Headquarters\, 2166 Virginia Avenue\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250221T171640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T165756Z
UID:5849-1745658000-1745672400@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Bonsai Annual Auction
DESCRIPTION:Silent and Live Auction with a Grab ‘n Go Table for outright purchase.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/bonsai-annual-auction/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250221T172250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T172116Z
UID:5853-1747958400-1748303999@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Bonsai Society of Florida (BSF) Annual Show and Convention
DESCRIPTION:Every Memorial Day weekend\, the state’s sponsored show is the best of Bonsai for the state of Florida. Go here >BSF Orlando Bonsai Annual Convention to see more.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/bonsai-society-of-florida-bsf-annual-show-and-convention/
LOCATION:Florida Hotel Conference Center\, 1500 Sand Lake Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32809\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250829T203814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T204342Z
UID:6008-1758358800-1758369600@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Sep Meeting  Show Prep
DESCRIPTION:As most of you know\, our Annual Bonsai Show and Exhibit is on Nov 1-2\, 2025\, so this meeting is about getting your display together.  Bring in your candidate(s) so we can help.  All others are encouraged to bring in anything they’re working on\, regardless of whether they intend to show it or not.  We will also be doing sign-ups for Show jobs.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/sep-meeting-show-prep/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250826T185855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T204640Z
UID:6005-1760778000-1760788800@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Mike Lane Presentation on Buttonwood
DESCRIPTION:For our meeting on Saturday\, Oct 18th\, Mike Lane will do a presentation on everything you need to know about Buttonwood.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/mike-lane-presentation/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20250221T172757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T084744Z
UID:5855-1761955200-1762127999@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Bonsai Society of SWFL Annual Show and Raffle-CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:We regret to inform you that due to Major Construction and the lack of adequate parking at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates and immediate area\, we HAVE CANCELLED this year’s show.  We are sorry for any inconvenience.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/bonsai-society-of-sw-fl-annual-show-and-raffle/
LOCATION:Garden Council Headquarters\, 2166 Virginia Avenue\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20251103T162211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162258Z
UID:6087-1763197200-1763208000@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:At our next meeting\, Jaye Saarinen will give a presentation on preparing your trees for the winter\, as well as getting ready for the spring.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/jaye-saarinen-will-give-a-presentation-on-preparing-your-trees-for-the-winter-as-well-as-getting-ready-for-the-spring/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20251217T141013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T141013Z
UID:6108-1768640400-1768651200@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Club Meeting\, Saturday\, Jan 17th\, 2026\, 9AM
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting\, Dorothy Demarest will work with three Junipers.  These trees were acquired from the late Nick Loicana of Cape Coral who passed away late last summer.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/club-meeting-saturday-jan-17th-2026-9am/
LOCATION:Garden Council Headquarters\, 2166 Virginia Avenue\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20260203T144406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T144813Z
UID:6133-1771664400-1771675200@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will include our “Black Thumb Award” where we display and discuss what happened to your tree that is now in “Tree Heaven.”  What went wrong? The winner gets to keep the coveted award for a year!
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/general-meeting/
LOCATION:Garden Council Headquarters\, 2166 Virginia Avenue\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20260203T145001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T145001Z
UID:6139-1774083600-1774094400@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Garden Council Headquarters\, 2166 Virginia Avenue\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20260203T145340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T145340Z
UID:6141-1776502800-1776517200@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:Annual Bonsai Auction
DESCRIPTION:Here is a chance to buy or sell your tree(s) at the best prices you’ll find almost anywhere.  This event will also feature several vendor tables\, raffles\, and $1 and $5 items of all kinds.  Free Admission.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/annual-bonsai-auction/
LOCATION:Garden Council Headquarters\, 2166 Virginia Avenue\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260403T141232
CREATED:20260219T220311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T221005Z
UID:6157-1779408000-1779667199@bonsaiswfl.org
SUMMARY:2026 Bonsai Society of Florida Convention
DESCRIPTION:For those attending the 2026 BSF Convention this year\, you are invited to participate in the Club Tree. Because this year’s theme is small trees we are allowed to have a Moon\ndisplay with a number of trees.
URL:https://bonsaiswfl.org/event/2026-bonsai-society-of-florida-convention/
LOCATION:Florida Hotel Conference Center\, 1500 Sand Lake Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32809\, United States
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