Spotted in the Wild
Historical Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and RSS posts previously curated by the club (2017–present). Not authored by the club — preserved here since the original source feeds no longer carry this history.

Deconstructing Nacho | Bonsai Bark
Deconstructing Nacho 9/19/18 Even though Nacho Marin doesn't mention the species, the origin of the crazy pot or give any indication of the tree's size, I couldn't resist. Here's Nacho's caption... "El estudio de la…
Miyajima White Pine, one of the most
Miyajima White Pine, one of the most widely-distributed white pine species across the world of bonsai, is created by grafting white pine onto a black pine base. It is prized for its tight, compact, blue needles–unique…
Pictured here is Naemi Iwasaki, Chair of the
Pictured here is Naemi Iwasaki, Chair of the Nippon Bonsai Association and Vice Chair of the World Bonsai Friendship Federation at the entrance to the 2018 US National Bonsai Exhibition in Rochester, NY last week. In…

Think you know D.C.? You’ve probably never seen these 15 unexpected things.
Our Hiroshima-surviving Yamaki Pine made the list! Come visit it sometime soon along with the rest of these fantastic things you probably have never seen! Thanks Washington Post Style and Maura Judkis! (Source Facebook)…

2019 Japanese Bonsai Calendars Are Here | Bonsai Bark
2019 Japanese Bonsai Calendars Are Here 9/18/18 This magnificent tree is from the cover page of ourNew 2019 Japanese Bonsai Calendar Our 2019 Japanese Bonsai Calendars are here with a special price to reward those of…

Melanie Choukas-Bradley - The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life — at Politics and Prose at Union Market | Politics and Prose Bookstore
Certified Forest Therapy Guide Melanie Choukas-Bradley will be at Politics and Prose (Union Market) later this month to talk about her new book, "The Joy of Forest Bathing." If you enjoy Melanie's talk, be sure to sign…
The all-singing-all-dancing B4Me coffee mugs,
The all-singing-all-dancing B4Me coffee mugs, capable of holding 330ml of your favourite beverage, be it tea, coffe… https://t.co/TQmTdXFhmm
All these are collected mugo pines. Thank you Igor
All these are collected mugo pines. Thank you Igor for your hospitality and making me the happy new owner of two outstanding trees. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Still more refinement.
Still more refinement. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

One More Time – A Spectacular Bonsai Event | Bonsai Bark
One More Time – A Spectacular Bonsai Event 9/17/18 Kuhen Smith's Rough bark Japanese maple won the Finest Japanese Style Display at the 6th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Unfortunately you can't make out the bark in…
Water Oak #8

Natural Bonsai Winner | Bonsai Bark
Natural Bonsai Winner 9/16/18 Mark Arpag's American larch won the All American Bonsai award at the 6th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. The rough hewn pot and stand (looks like a piece of wood), along with the wild…
This the last image. After almost 30 years the
This the last image. After almost 30 years the tree found a new home. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
By now it has approached maturity.
By now it has approached maturity. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Join us tonight at Untapped to cap off your 2018
Join us tonight at Untapped to cap off your 2018 Bonsai Society of Portland Rendezvous day 2! We'll be there 8-close. Looking forward to seeing everyone! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

Fall Yoga at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
Have you gotten your ticket yet? Only a few more sessions of yoga while the weather is still good! Join us for an all-level class in the tranquil courtyard among the bonsai... (Source Facebook) www.eventbrite.com
I’m very very proud to announce that details for
I’m very very proud to announce that details for SBR3 have been released by Thor Holvila and I will be joined by th… https://t.co/9vtK7BjztJ
Water-Elm #40

Two More Award Winning Bonsai Favorites | Bonsai Bark
Two More Award Winning Bonsai Favorites 9/15/18 I like the undulating parallel living veins on Jeremiah Lee's ABS award winning Sierra juniper (Juniperus occidentalis). I cropped the original (see below) for a closer…
This is a reminder that this Tuesday, September
This is a reminder that this Tuesday, September 18, we meet at KCTC for our regular monthly meeting. We will discuss the schedule for the rest of the year, Ask for renewals to memberships for 2019, talk about the club…
If you’re in town for the 2018 Bonsai Society of
If you’re in town for the 2018 Bonsai Society of Portland Rendezvous, come hang out with the Mirai crew tomorrow night! Join us at Untapped on Interstate Ave. & Skidmore St., 8pm - close. Excited to see everyone!…
Mirai is excited to be partnering once again with
Mirai is excited to be partnering once again with BSOP in their major endeavor of presenting the 2018 Bonsai Society of Portland Rendezvous. This event not only celebrates the beauty of bonsai, but is a monumental…

Social Media and Communications Intern for Bonsai Museum - Idealist
The National Bonsai Foundation is seeking an intern to manage social media and communications, and assist with events and fundraising. Could this be you? Click below to learn more about this awesome opportunity and to…

Winning Shohin & Mame Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
Winning Shohin & Mame Bonsai 9/14/18 The winner of the Finest Mame Bonsai at the 6th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. It's a Willow leaf ficus (Ficus neriifolia) that belongs to Johnson Teh. No dimensions are given, but…