The Prairie State Bonsai Society is proud to present its bonsai exhibition at The Morton Arboretum’s Destination Asia Festival on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4. Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing and developing trees and other woody-stemmed plants in pots, originally derived from the Chinese art of penjing.
Prairie State Bonsai Society members come from all over the Chicago area and will be displaying trees that they have been developing over the years. The exhibition will include a section of trees in training, so that visitors can see bonsai trees in progress.
Event Details
The Prairie State Bonsai Society was originally incorporated in 1987 as The Morton Arboretum Bonsai Society, becoming independent in 1994. The group has continued to work with the Arboretum for the past 35 years.
Discover the art of bonsai, develop your styling and wiring skills, or receive advice on your own bonsai tree. Beginner to advanced bonsai workshops, developed by The Prairie State Bonsai Society, will take place on-site at The Morton Arboretum.
Ticket Details
The Bonsai Show is a part of the Destination Asia Festival. Both are included with Arboretum admission at no additional charge.
