Austin Bonsai Society
Also called: ABS; Austin Bonsai Society (Austin, Texas); austinbonsaisociety.com
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Last checked
- 2026-10-27
Austin Bonsai Society
Category: Clubs Also called: ABS; Austin Bonsai Society (Austin, Texas); austinbonsaisociety.com
What it is
The Austin Bonsai Society is a member bonsai club based in Austin, Texas. It holds regular monthly meetings with a social hour and program at the Zilker Garden Center, runs member workshop nights, and publishes a full-year club calendar. Guests are welcome at meetings.
Official URL
Official club site: https://www.austinbonsaisociety.com/
- Club calendar: https://www.austinbonsaisociety.com/clubcalendar.html
- Membership information: https://www.austinbonsaisociety.com/membershipinformation.html
- Driving directions: https://www.austinbonsaisociety.com/drivingdirections.html
- About us: https://www.austinbonsaisociety.com/aboutus.html
- Austin Day of Bonsai 2026: https://www.austinbonsaisociety.com/austindayofbonsai2026.html
Last checked
2026-10-27.
Who it’s for
Bonsai growers at any level in Austin and Central Texas who want a long-running monthly club with printed dues, a named venue and a dated 2026 program calendar.
Why it’s listed
It is an active local club with its own website, a named venue, printed dues and a dated 2026 calendar. Checked on 2026-10-27:
- Meetings: second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 PM social / program from about 7:30, at the Zilker Garden Center building, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX. Member workshops on the third Tuesday at 7:30 PM; board meetings the same evening in the Zilker Library at 7:00 PM. No December club meetings.
- Next posted program (from the 2026 calendar): Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — holiday party. Calendar also lists January–October 2026 topics (yamadori, wiring, BYOT, tropicals, LSBF visiting artist and more).
- Dues: Individual $38.00 USD / year; Family $43.50 USD / year (membership page). Application is emailed to the club webmaster.
- Access: visitors always welcome (About / home). Beginners Study Group noted on About since July 1987.
Location
Zilker Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas (usual meeting venue; directions page).
Notes
- Texas club coverage already includes Houston; Austin is a different metro and was not on main. Mon Oct 26 was NJ + NJ + OH — this diversifies.
- Finn flag (stale home highlight): the home page “Upcoming Event Highlights” block still shows November 2014 sample meeting copy. Prefer the Club Calendar page for 2026 dates. October 2026 newsletter is linked from home; Day of Bonsai 2026 (Feb 28) is past as of this check.
- Listing image: the club’s own logo (
171_abs-logo_133.png, 170×135 PNG), saved asaustin-bonsai-society-logo.png. - Not affiliated with Bonsai Plaza. No form, membership payment or contact was made.
FAQ
Q: When does the Austin Bonsai Society meet? A: On the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM (social, then program). Member workshops are on the third Tuesday at 7:30 PM. There are no December club meetings.
Q: Where are meetings held? A: At the Zilker Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas.
Q: What’s the next meeting? A: As posted on the 2026 club calendar: November 11, 2026 (holiday party). Check the calendar for later months.
Q: How much are dues? A: Individual $38.00 per year; family $43.50 per year on the membership page.
Q: Do I need to be a member to visit? A: No. The site says visitors are always welcome; you can attend before joining.