Boise Bonsai Society

Category: Clubs Also called: BBS; Boise Bonsai Society (Idaho); boisebonsai.com Last checked: 2026-10-13

What it is

The Boise Bonsai Society (BBS) is a bonsai club for the greater Boise, Idaho area. Its home page describes “a group of dedicated bonsai enthusiasts” whose goal is “to educate both our members and the general public” in bonsai, and says, “Our club holds bonsai workshops, collecting trips, and annual shows throughout the year. All levels of ability are welcome!” It is a membership club, not a shop or a paid class.

Who it’s for

Treasure Valley (Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Star) growers at any level. Beginners can join the club’s Barb Gough Bonsai Academy class series, and advanced members bring their own trees to “Deep Dive” workshops.

Why it’s listed

This is the plaza’s first Idaho listing. The club publishes its own dated schedule, with venues, times and agendas, plus an email and phone contact.

Upcoming dates (Schedule page, checked 2026-10-13):
- Sat Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM: Club Auction & Picnic at High Desert Bonsai. Members bring trees, pots, plants and tools to auction, with proceeds to the club; bring a side dish or dessert, and the club provides the main dish.
- Sat Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Fall Show at Far West Nursery. Fall color show, bring your own tree, fall prep and maintenance, vending.
- Sat Dec 5, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM: Holiday Party at Smoky Mtn Pizza. Happy hour at 5:30, white-elephant gift under $25, and graduation of Academy beginners. Meal cost TBD.
Program (2026 schedule history): spring and summer Deep Dive workshops, Barb Gough Bonsai Academy classes #1–#6, BBS Bonsai 201 continuing education, a Boise Flower & Garden Show display (Mar 27–29) and a Bonsai & Koi Show (Sep 12).
Host venue: High Desert Bonsai’s own events page also lists the Oct 17 club event (11 AM–4 PM).
Contact (home page): [email protected], (208) 713-1781, or the site’s form.

Dues and meeting rules for non-members are not printed on the pages checked.

Official URL

Official club site: https://www.boisebonsai.com/

Schedule: https://www.boisebonsai.com/schedule
Oct 17 Club Auction & Picnic: https://www.boisebonsai.com/schedule/fecaw36g39orggewagjxac31wv6vd4-ssp8a-rlp49-3bjgf-ya8my
Host venue events (High Desert Bonsai): https://www.highdesertbonsai.com/events

Location

Greater Boise, Idaho. Meetings rotate among members’ and partner venues: High Desert Bonsai (Oct 17), Far West Nursery (Nov 14), Smoky Mtn Pizza (Dec 5), and earlier Franz Witte, Kimball and Edwards Greenhouse. The club has no fixed hall. Check each event’s map link.

Notes

Category is Clubs: a member-run society with workshops, shows and a beginners’ academy.
Oct 17 is a members’ auction and picnic, not a lesson. The Nov 14 Fall Show is the better first visit for the public.
Data quirks: the event’s title on the High Desert Bonsai page reads “Boise Bonsai Society Summer Workshop,” while the club’s own page calls it “Club Auction & Picnic.” The same HDB page also shows a stray “Oct 10th – Club Auction & Picnic” line. This card follows the club’s own schedule (Oct 17).
Dues not stated on the pages checked. Ask the club.
This was the Monday Clubs alternate (Oct 17 and Nov 14 dates were confirmed again today). Idaho is not in VA/AL/IL (Mon) or TX/IA/AZ (Fri).
Listing image: the club’s own logo (bbsLogo-l.png, the site’s og:image and header logo), 623×629, saved as boise-bonsai-society-logo.png.
Not affiliated with Bonsai Plaza. No contact was made.

FAQ

Q: When is the next Boise Bonsai Society event?
A: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11 AM–4 PM: a Club Auction & Picnic at High Desert Bonsai. After that is the Fall Show on Saturday, November 14, 10 AM–noon, at Far West Nursery.

Q: Can beginners join?
A: Yes. The club says all levels are welcome and runs a Barb Gough Bonsai Academy series for beginners.

Q: How much is membership?
A: Dues are not printed on the pages checked. Email [email protected] or call (208) 713-1781.

Q: Where does the club meet?
A: Venues rotate around the Boise area, including High Desert Bonsai, Far West Nursery and members’ gardens. Each schedule entry has a map link.