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  • Member-only Workshop
    Member-only Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Member-only Workshop
    Sat, Dec 09
    Location is TBD
    Dec 09, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Dec 09, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Member-only workshops are offered on a first registered, first served basis. If more students sign up for the morning session than we have tables for, we often add an afternoon session that begins at 1 pm.
  • ABAS Holiday Party
    ABAS Holiday Party
    ABAS Holiday Party
    Fri, Dec 15
    Sacramento
    Dec 15, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Dec 15, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Join fellow ABAS members and their guests for a potluck and recognition ceremony
  • Dig-in (6) Feb 3rd
    Dig-in (6) Feb 3rd
    Dig-in (6) Feb 3rd
    Sat, Feb 03
    Location is TBD
    Feb 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Feb 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Those new to bonsai are encouraged to start by attending a "Dig-in." Learn some basic bonsai skills and how to select pre-bonsai material with potential at the Dig-in. The class lasts a good part of the day.
  • Chop-in (2) Feb 4th
    Chop-in (2) Feb 4th
    Chop-in (2) Feb 4th
    Sun, Feb 04
    Location is TBD
    Feb 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Feb 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Attendance at a Dig-in is a prerequisite for attending a "Chop-in." The Chop-in will cover more advanced work with your tools and plant material acquired since the Dig-in session.
  • Chop-in (3) Feb 10
    Chop-in (3) Feb 10
    Chop-in (3) Feb 10
    Sat, Feb 10
    Location is TBD
    Feb 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Feb 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Attendance at a Dig-in is a prerequisite for attending a "Chop-in." The Chop-in will cover more advanced work with your tools and plant material acquired since the Dig-in session.
  • Annual Mammoth Auction & Sale 2024
    Annual Mammoth Auction & Sale 2024
    Annual Mammoth Auction & Sale 2024
    Sat, Feb 17
    Oakland
    Feb 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – Feb 18, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Oakland, Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
    Feb 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – Feb 18, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Oakland, Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
    Live Aution on Saturday. Preview at noon/ Auction at 1 pm Vendors on Sunday 9 am - 3 pm with bargain sales from 10 am - 3 pm
  • Peter Tea: Bonsai Structural Development
    Peter Tea: Bonsai Structural Development
    Peter Tea: Bonsai Structural Development
    Tue, Feb 27
    Sacramento
    Feb 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Feb 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Peter will discuss how to properly build bonsai from the ground up.
  • American Bonsai Association, Sacramento's Annual Show
    American Bonsai Association, Sacramento's Annual Show
    American Bonsai Association, Sacramento's Annual Show
    Sat, Apr 13
    Sacramento
    Apr 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – Apr 14, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Apr 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – Apr 14, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Headliner, TYLER SHERROD, Professional Bonsai Artist/Teacher from Georgia, will conduct a live demonstration each day at 1:30PM • A large EXHIBIT of beautiful bonsai developed by our members • Northern California VENDORS selling all things bonsai
  • Hands-On Workshop - Defoliation & Spring Care
    Hands-On Workshop - Defoliation & Spring Care
    Hands-On Workshop - Defoliation & Spring Care
    Tue, Apr 23
    Sacramento
    Apr 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Apr 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Members bring your trees, Carmen and Renee will give you a refresher on spring care and defoliation techniques before we begin working on our trees.
  • Azalea Care as presented by Timm Johnson
    Azalea Care as presented by Timm Johnson
    Azalea Care as presented by Timm Johnson
    Tue, May 28
    Sacramento
    May 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    May 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Long time ABAS member (35+ years) and Master Gardener, Timm Johnson will share his vast knowledge of Azalea care and development. Join us in honoring Timm as he is presented the ABAS Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • ABAS Live Auction and Consignment Sales
    ABAS Live Auction and Consignment Sales
    ABAS Live Auction and Consignment Sales
    Tue, Sep 24
    Sacramento
    Sep 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Sep 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    ABAS members may sell their bonsai, pots/tools etc in our live auction or in the consignment sale area. Get into a bidding war over quality trees, discover a bargain in the consignment area. This is a great opportunity to move things forward or obtain new material.
  • ABAS Seasonal Bonsai School
    ABAS Seasonal Bonsai School
    ABAS Seasonal Bonsai School
    Now available
    ABAS YouTube
    Now available
    ABAS YouTube
    Now available
    ABAS YouTube
    Watch Carmen Scott and Renee Seely's YouTube series! The program 'optimizes' seasonal work to hasten tree development and build skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq9kw50BW6A&t=9s
Events
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Most general meetings are in-person and real-time Zoom.
Zoom recordings will be posted on the ABAS YouTube channel.
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