Thirty third edition will be shorter, more casual; sets stage for large scale event in October.

Plans have been announced for the Annual Bonsai Show, a yearly event sponsored by the Columbus Bonsai Society. The Society organizes the show as a way to publicize the hobby its members share: the ancient Japanese art of growing miniature trees. The Show will be held once again at the Franklin Park Conservatory and will feature a full day of events and displays. Visitors will be able to view at least seventy five examples of bonsai created by Society members, and observe ongoing demonstrations to be held through out the day, Additionally, the colorful and exotic wares of several vendors will be on sale .

In years past this event has lasted two days, but is being scaled back this year in preparation for the Ohio Bonsai Exhibition being hosted at Franklin Park Conservatory in October. Part of the Conservatory's "Bending Nature" exhibit, clubs from all over the state will gather in Columbus to display the best of the grower's art. "We are very excited to be hosting two events this year: said Ken Schultz, the Club's show chairman who is leading the effort to organize both events. "A big part of our mission as a group is to spread the word about this hobby. Two very public events double our opportunities to do that."

In the 1970s several founding members created the Columbus Bonsai Society in Columbus, Ohio. The mission of the Columbus Bonsai Society is to promote knowledge and understanding of the art and craft of Bonsai among the general public, especially in the Central Ohio area; and to create educational, artistic, horticultural, and social opportunities for Society members related to the growing and care of miniature trees and related art forms.

The Columbus Bonsai Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational organization. CBS holds an annual show each year in June, we host several visiting Masters each year, attend field trips, hold demonstrations and workshops, and have annual picnics and holiday parties. Presently, the Society has about 75 active members.

Meetings
We welcome you to attend our monthly meetings, which are open to everyone. Our meetings take place at Franklin Park Conservatory at 2:00 PM ET on the third Sunday of each month (some exceptions for holidays). The Conservatory, which has its own public collection of bonsai, is located at 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43203.