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.
GSBS Monthly Meetings - Roseland, New Jersey
Great Swamp Bonsai Society meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-9:00 PM, with informal bonsai discussions beginning at 6:00 PM. 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.
Please refer to upcoming events posting (on the right) for any changes.
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
***Special Date*** Oct. 28 Great Swamp Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting 6:30-9:00 (informal discussions start at 6:00)
Topic: GSBS Club Auction - Rare bonsai trees and supplies for our New Jersey bonsai community
***Special Date*** (Wed) Nov. 12 Great Swamp Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting 6:30-9:00 (informal discussions start at 6:00)
Topic: Featured Artist in Residence - Master Bonsai Artist Sergio Cuan, Demonstration on Autumn pruning, plus attendees bring in a tree for Sergio to critique.
Dec. 9th Great Swamp Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting 6:30-9:00 PM (informal discussions start at 6:00)
Topic: TBA - Join our Northern New Jersey bonsai club for year-end celebrations
Visit Great Swamp Bonsai Society in Roseland, New Jersey
Great Swamp Bonsai Society Meeting Location:
Essex County Environmental Center
621-B Eagle Rock Ave
Roseland, NJ 07068
Convenient to Northern New Jersey Bonsai Enthusiasts:
15 minutes from Morristown, NJ
Easy access from Routes 280 and 80
Serving Northern New Jersey bonsai communities
Free parking available for GSBS meetings
We have members from Essex, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, Hunterdon Counties and Eastern Pennsylvania
Monthly Schedule:
When: Second Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:30-9:00 PM (informal discussions begin at 6:00 PM)
What to Expect: Expert bonsai instruction, community of New Jersey bonsai artists, hands-on learning
New members and visitors always welcome at Great Swamp Bonsai Society meetings!