March 19-23, 2009 - Orlando, FL
Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) is proud to announce our 2009 convention "Bonsai in Florida Through the Years" at the Sun Resort in Orlando, Florida. Our guest artists will be Boon Manakitivipart, Suthin Sukosolvisit, Min Hsuan Lo and Pedro Morales. Guests will be treated to World Class demonstrations and workshops with our artists. - The convention will be at the Sun Resort in Orlando. We have secured a room rate of $89 a night for convention registrants. Guests are invited to come early and take advantage of this great location. The resort is within three miles of Disney World and as well as other area attractions. - The convention will encompass one of the largest exhibits of Florida bonsai specimens. Guests can expect to see a extensive display of trees, and for the first time in Florida, an superb exhibit of Florida's finest Shohin specimens. website

June 11-14, 2009 - Boise, Idaho
The American Bonsai Society (ABS) - "American Bonsai Spirit" - The 2009 Learning Seminars - A bonsai learning experience for all at the Doubletree Hotell in Boise, Idaho.  Come and learn from Bonsai Teaching Masters in a great new classroom format designed to instruct and inspire you. - 32 bonsai learning classes will be offered. Each registrant will attend 4 classes, two classes will be offered Friday and Saturday. - Featuring these Exceptional Bonsai Instructors: Peter Adams, David Degroot, Larry Jackel, Rob Kempinski, Jerry Meislik, John Muth, Pauline Muth, Kathy Shaner and Arthur Skolnik. - Three workshops on Thursday, June 11 with Larry Jackel, Jerry Meislik and Pauline Muth. Also on Thursday is the Joshua Roth "New Talent Contest". - Thursday night 4 demo with dual artists. - Special Events: Wednesday, June 10th a collecting trip with Larry Jackel into the Owyhee Mountain Sponsored by the Boise Bonsai Society - Monday, June 15th an ultimate adventure whitewater rafting trip on the Payette River. For further information e-mail Pauline Muth or visit our website