Great Swamp Bonsai Society
Also called: GSBS; Great Swamp Bonsai Society (Roseland, New Jersey); greatswampbonsai.com
- Location
- Roseland, NJ
- Last checked
- 2026-10-26
Great Swamp Bonsai Society
Category: Clubs Also called: GSBS; Great Swamp Bonsai Society (Roseland, New Jersey); greatswampbonsai.com
What it is
The Great Swamp Bonsai Society is a member bonsai club based in Roseland, New Jersey. It was founded in 1976 and is named after the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. It meets monthly for workshops, demonstrations and auctions, and draws members from northern and central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Guests are welcome at meetings.
Official URL
Official club site: https://www.greatswampbonsai.com/
- Meetings: https://www.greatswampbonsai.com/meetings
- About GSBS: https://www.greatswampbonsai.com/about-gsbs
- Annual bonsai show: https://www.greatswampbonsai.com/events/annual-bonsai-show
Last checked
2026-10-26.
Who it’s for
Bonsai growers at any level in northern and central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania who want a long-running monthly club with free open meetings and guest artists.
Why it’s listed
It is an active local club with its own website, a named venue and dated 2026 programs. Checked on 2026-10-26:
- Meetings: second Tuesday of each month, January through November (no December meeting), 6:00–9:00 PM, at the Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068. Informal discussion 6:00–6:30; formal program from 6:30.
- Next posted meetings: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 — forest workshop and a discussion/demonstration on sacrifice branches. Tuesday, November 10, 2026 — annual club auction.
- Other programs: Artist in Residence (Sergio Cuan, three meetings per year), guest-artist workshops, winter auction, summer picnic and a June annual show (listed for June 6, 2026, 11 AM–3 PM at the Environmental Center on Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies’ club page).
- Access: free and open to the public; adults and children ages 12+. Email [email protected].
Location
Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 (usual meeting venue).
Notes
- New Jersey club coverage was empty before this listing (the state already had a nursery). Fri Oct 23 took WA / DE / DC.
- Same-day nursery pick (Prime Bonsai) is also New Jersey (Englishtown). Different town and bucket; CT Hartford’s events page had no dated programs, so GSBS was preferred for the club slot.
- Listing image: the club site’s own og:image (946×1160), saved as
great-swamp-bonsai-society-logo.jpg. - Not affiliated with Bonsai Plaza. No form, membership payment or contact was made.
FAQ
Q: When does the Great Swamp Bonsai Society meet? A: On the second Tuesday of each month, January through November, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. There is no December meeting.
Q: Where are meetings held? A: At the Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, New Jersey.
Q: What’s the next meeting? A: As posted on the home page: October 13, 2026 (forest workshop / sacrifice branches) and November 10, 2026 (annual club auction).
Q: Do I need to be a member to visit? A: No. Meetings are free and open to guests. You can attend before joining.
Q: How old is the club? A: It was founded in 1976.