BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pioneer Valley Bonsai Society - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pioneer Valley Bonsai Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pvbonsai.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pioneer Valley Bonsai Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T091053 CREATED:20260410T002951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T034914Z UID:689-1779213600-1779217200@pvbonsai.org SUMMARY:Kusamono Workshop with Young Choe DESCRIPTION:Join Young Choe for her annual Kusamono workshop and explore this expressive art form. \nKusamono are potted arrangements of wild grasses and flowers in unique pots or trays selected to suggest a season or place. \n– Source: Young Choe\, KusamonoChoe.com \nMaterials\nParticipants should bring their own pots\, tools\, wire\, trees\, and soil. If you need soil\, please contact us for discounted club soil. \nCapacity\nLimited to 14 participants\nNon-Participating observers are welcome to attend. \n\nEvent Registration Closed\nPlease reach out to pvbonsai@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/kusamono-workshop-with-young-choe/ LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pvbonsai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pioneer-valley-club-19.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T091053 CREATED:20260410T002212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T030122Z UID:688-1779217200-1779224400@pvbonsai.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting May DESCRIPTION:May’s Monthly Meeting will feature guest Kusamono artist\, Young Choe. Choe will lead an evening demonstration focused on Kusamono\, sharing techniques\, insights\, and best practices. \nKusamono are potted arrangements of wild grasses and flowers in unique pots or trays selected to suggest a season or place. \n– Source: Young Choe\, KusamonoChoe.com \nStarting at 6:00pm\, Choe will also host a hands-on workshop. For more details on the workshop\, visit Kusamono Workshop with Young Choe. Non-participating observers are welcome to attend. \nLearn more about Choe and her work at KusamonoChoe.com. \n\nMonthly Meetings & Club Information\nWhen\nMeetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public.\n\nLocation\nCaptain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, unless otherwise noted in the schedule above. \nMonthly Raffle + Free Tickets\nPioneer Valley Bonsai Society members are invited to participate in our monthly raffle for a chance to win donated bonsai trees\, pots\, tools\, and other bonsai-related items. \nBONUS: Bring a bonsai tree to share during the meeting and receive double raffle tickets. URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/monthly-meeting-may/ LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pvbonsai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pv-monthly-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T091053 CREATED:20260429T031401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T031846Z UID:732-1781341200-1781355600@pvbonsai.org SUMMARY:Pitch Pine Workshop with Doug Taylor DESCRIPTION:Learn from Doug Taylor in this hands-on Pitch Pine workshop. Seed-grown pitch pines from Maine Bonsai Nursery in bonsai pots will be provided\, so you can focus on styling and bringing your tree to life. \nMaterials\nParticipants should bring their own pots\, tools\, wire\, trees\, and soil. A selection of pots will be available for purchase at Doug’s during the workshop. If you need soil\, please contact us for discounted club soil. \nCapacity\nLimited to 6 participants \n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Reserve Your Spot\n\n\nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm\n Are you a member of Pioneer Valley Bonsai Society?This is a members only event.\n \n \n Yes\, I am\n \n \n \n No\, I am not\n Thank you for your interest. \nThis is a members-only event. To learn more about joining our community\, please visit our Membership page. \n\nExplore Membership \nName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Workshop5 spot(s) left\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Registration Type*\n \n \n Workshop + Seed-Grown Pitch Pine ($100)\n \n \n \n Workshop + Bring Your Own Tree ($50)\n Total\n \n Pioneer Valley Bonsai Society Newsletter\n \n Sign-up for the Pioneer Valley Bonsai Society Newsletter\n Payment Method*PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/pitch-pine-workshop-with-doug-taylor/ LOCATION:Doug’s House\, Please ask for address. CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pvbonsai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/doug-repotting-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T091053 CREATED:20260415T144647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T030846Z UID:716-1781636400-1781643600@pvbonsai.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting June DESCRIPTION:June’s Monthly Meeting will feature a hands-on bonsai styling workshop. Members will break into small groups to design and shape a supplied juniper bonsai\, with each finished tree auctioned at the end of the meeting. \n\nMonthly Meetings & Club Information\nWhen\nMeetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public.\n\nLocation\nCaptain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, unless otherwise noted in the schedule above. \nMonthly Raffle + Free Tickets\nPioneer Valley Bonsai Society members are invited to participate in our monthly raffle for a chance to win donated bonsai trees\, pots\, tools\, and other bonsai-related items. \nBONUS: Bring a bonsai tree to share during the meeting and receive double raffle tickets. URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/monthly-meeting-june/ LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pvbonsai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pv-monthly-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T091053 CREATED:20260429T032440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T032233Z UID:733-1784365200-1784390400@pvbonsai.org SUMMARY:Annual Bonsai Workshop\, Picnic & Auction with David Bressem DESCRIPTION:Our annual summer event returns\, hosted by David Bressem in his West Hatfield bonsai garden. The day kicks off with a hands-on BYOT (“Bring Your Own Tree”) workshop\, followed by lunch\, and wraps up with our always lively bonsai auction. \nFeel free to bring a chair\, relax in the garden\, and enjoy the day.\nGuests are also welcome to swim. \n\n9–11:00am – BYOT Workshop\n12 – 1:00pm – Lunch\n1 – 4:00pm – Auction\n\nBYOT Workshop\nParticipants should bring their own trees\, pots\, tools\, wire\, trees\, and soil.\nIf you need soil\, please contact us for discounted club soil. \nFood & Fun\nHot dogs\, hamburgers\, soda\, and water will be provided. Guests should bring a side dish\, snack\, or dessert of their choice. Please use the sign up page to indicate your contribution. \nPool\nFamily members and children are also welcome to attend\, and use the in-ground pool. Children must be supervised when in the pool area \nAuction\nThe summer and Holiday auctions are two of our primary fund raising activities. Please bring auction items to help support the club and make the auction even more fun for everyone. Bonsai material\, pots\, tools\, stands\, supplies\, and other practical items are appreciated. \nLocation\nDavid Bressem’s Home\n(Location details will be shared with registered participants via email) \n\nRegistration Coming Soon. URL:https://pvbonsai.org/event/annual-bonsai-workshop-picnic-auction-with-david-bressem/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pvbonsai.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bressem-workshop-annual-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR