About Us
We are a non-profit organization whose intent it is to promote the appreciation, knowledge, and cultivation of Bonsai through education, publicity, display and any other means which would advance the Art of Bonsai.
​
Established in Jan 14, 1976 by a core of 11 enthusiasts we have grown to 40 plus members hailing from Chico and the surrounding communities.
​
We conduct monthly meeting, put our bonsai on display once every spring, and hold other social events throughout the year.
Join Us At Our Monthly Meetings
​
In normal times, our monthly meetings occur on the second Sunday of every month at 10:30 am, and are held in the Meeting Room, at the Chico Library, located at 1108 Sherman Ave, Chico, CA.
​
Monthly meetings cover a wide range of topics, from plant cultivation, soil mixtures, fertilizer and pest control to creative styling and staging of specimen plants.
​
Our members and presenters bring unusual, unique plants not often available elsewhere.
​
Our plant round table features members’ bonsai plant material accompanied by an informative discussion of their local cultivation requirements and pearls of wisdom by our local plant experts.
​
Our meetings are finished off by a raffle and silent auctions of common and not so common bonsai plant material.

Chico Bonsai Society is Participating in the 'Peddler's Fair'
-
Who: Any current member of CBS.
-
What: Sell your bonsai or pre-bonsai trees. 15% is donated to CBS, You keep the rest.
-
When: 1 May from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
-
Where: Deja Vu - Gardens Galore Nursery 5452 Foster Road, Paradise [former Mendon's Nursery location].
-
How: You are responsible at all times for your own plants.


* The April 19th meeting is on the third Sunday
Board Meeting starts at 9:30 am, Regular Meeting at 10:30 am
CBS Board Members

Board Member
Mike Mittia

Board Member
John McDonald

Board Member
Pat Gilmore


Board Member
Leo Martinez

Board Member
Carol Crijenica
Board Member
Ruben Rodarte