“Stop by the Tucson Botanical Gardens and learn more about the ancient Japanese art form that uses cultivation techniques to produce small trees in containers that mimic the shape and size of full trees. This is the annual exhibit by the Tucson Bonsai Society.
March 24 and 25, 9 to 4 p.m. both days
46th annual exhibition of bonsai trees offered by members of the Tucson Bonsai Society. Formally staged exhibits will be in the pavilion building, educational exhibits and trees in early stages of training will be in the surrounding areas. Demonstrations of bonsai technique will be offered throughout the day by teachers and instructors. Selection of bonsai for sale, win a bonsai in the raffle. Sign up for Basic Bonsai classes beginning in April. Garden admission $15 includes the show, the butterfly greenhouse, all other exhibits. March and April are ideal months to get started growing your own bonsai.
- Formal display of trees and bonsai in training
- Educational exhibits
- Demonstrations on the hour
- Raffle and bonsai for sale
- Sign up for April – August Bonsai Basics classes”
- www.tucsonbotanical.org, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson.