Photo by Brian Lonstad

 

Regular Monthly Meetings

3rd Monday of each month @ 7:00PM
Milwaukie Community Center
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr, Milwaukie, OR 97222

5:00 PM - Vendor setup
6:00 PM - Marketplace opens
7:00 PM - Main program starts
9:00 - 9:30 PM - Reset meeting room
Please consider staying after the conclusion of the program to help with cleanup

 

Participation in club events is limited to dues-paying members, but we welcome any prospective members to join us to observe or become a member on their first visit. If you have any questions, please contact us!

 
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Upcoming Events

 

Unless otherwise stated, these events require membership to attend. We also include public community events, which will be labeled as such.

 
 
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Monthly General Meeting
Apr 20
Monthly General Meeting

Join us at the Milwaukie Community Center for this month’s general meeting!
Monday April 20, 2026 — 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Presenter: Lee Cheatle & Ken Wallberg
Topic: Out of the box

Portland Japanese Garden Spring Show
Apr 25
Portland Japanese Garden Spring Show

Show hours: April 25: 10am - 5pm — April 26: 10am - 4pm

This event is open to the public with admission to the Portland Japanese Garden.

BSOP returns to the Portland Japanese Garden in April to organize a display of some of our club member’s finest trees. This event coincides with the return of the bonsai exhibit at the Japanese Garden and is a fantastic weekend of fun, engaging with the public about the trees we are so passionate about.

Open Studio
May 9
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Open Studio
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Milwaukie Community Center - Grape Room
Saturday — 10:00AM - 1:00PM

This drop-in series will be an excellent opportunity to meet and learn from other members in a casual, loosely structured environment. Work on your projects throughout the year in different seasons, bring new material that you are looking for inspiration to take to the next level, or just stop in for advice about what you're struggling with. No signup is necessary!

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Monthly General Meeting
May 18
Monthly General Meeting

Join us at the Milwaukie Community Center for this month’s general meeting!
Tuesday May 18, 2026 — 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Presenter: John Eads
Topic: Pre-bonsai

Portland Nursery Spring Show
Jun 21
Portland Nursery Spring Show

This event is open to the public.

Sunday June 21, 2026 — 10AM-3PM
Setup begins at 8AM.

The Portland Nursery Spring Show returns for 2025! This is a fantastic informal display event where you can hone your display skills.

Special Event - Shinji Suzuki (Members Only)
Jul 20
Special Event - Shinji Suzuki (Members Only)

Join us at the Milwaukie Community Center a very special BSOP exclusive event in partnership with the Portland Japanese Garden.
Monday July 20, 2026 — 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Presenter: Shinji Suzuki
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT, no guests will be permitted.

Summer Swap Meet
Aug 1
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Summer Swap Meet
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We invite to join us for the biggest bonsai shopping event of the year in Portland; the 2026 Summer Swap Meet!

This event is open to the public.

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