Who Are We?

Great Swamp Bonsai Society - New Jersey's Bonsai Club

Welcome to the Great Swamp Bonsai Society (GSBS), New Jersey's premier bonsai club for anyone interested in the ancient art of bonsai - growing miniature trees in pots. Our  Northern New Jersey bonsai society welcomes enthusiasts of any age or background, whether you are a beginner bonsai artist or have years of bonsai experience, or even if you simply admire these beautiful miniature trees and enjoy participating as a spectator in our New Jersey bonsai community.

Everyone is welcome to attend Great Swamp Bonsai Society meetings as our guest until such time as you decide to join our Northern New Jersey bonsai club officially. Our GSBS members come from throughout the New Jersey areas to learn bonsai techniques and share their passion for this traditional Japanese art form.

Meetings

GSBS Monthly Meetings - Roseland, New Jersey

Great Swamp Bonsai Society meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00-9:00 PM, with informal bonsai discussions between 6:00 -6:30PM. Join fellow New Jersey bonsai enthusiasts at our Essex County location:

Essex County Environmental Center
621-B Eagle Rock Ave
Roseland, NJ 07068

Our Northern New Jersey bonsai meetings cover topics perfect for both beginner and advanced bonsai artists.

Programs

GSBS Bonsai Education and Workshops

Each Great Swamp Bonsai Society meeting features expert instruction on bonsai topics including tree selection, bonsai wiring, repotting techniques, and pruning methods. Three meetings per year showcase our Artist in Residency, renowned bonsai master Sergio Cuan. Annually, our New Jersey bonsai club sponsors internationally acclaimed bonsai artists to present exclusive workshops for GSBS membership.

Every spring, the Great Swamp Bonsai Society hosts our popular annual Bonsai Show at Essex County Environmental Center's Garibaldi Hall, featuring stunning bonsai displays from our Northern New Jersey bonsai community

Upcoming Events

  New members and visitors always welcome at Great Swamp Bonsai Society meetings!          

• June 9 - Great Swamp Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting 6:00-9:00                                       

Topic: Artist in Resident Sergio Cuan

• June 24-29 - Longwood Gardens Bonsai Exhibition  

Kennett Square, PA

• July 10 - 12:00, Picnic hosted by Doug Siedenburg

• July 14 - Great Swamp Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting 6:00-9:00                                       

Topic: Tree trimming, shaping, and maintenance

• August 8 - Annual club picnic hosted by Rick Myers

• August 11 - Great Swamp Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting 6:00-9:00                                       

Topic: Pines

• September 8 - Great Swamp Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting 6:00-9:00                                       

Topic: Tropical Bonsai

• October 13 - Great Swamp Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting 6:00-9:00                    

Topic: Forest workshop and discussion

• November 10 - Great Swamp Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting 6:00-9:00 

Topic: Annual Club auction