ABOUT | NVBS

About NVBS

The Northern Virginia Bonsai Society (NVBS) has been an active group in Northern Virginia since 1965. The club is a non-profit with a mission of furthering the art and science of bonsai. Over 90 members strong, NVBS welcomes all prospective members who have an interest in the art form and provides substantial resources to new and experienced bonsai enthusiasts.

Our Meetings:

NVBS generally meets on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. at the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church at 8336 Carrleigh Pkwy, Springfield, VA 22152. Meetings will vary so check our 2026 Programming tab for our yearly lineup. A typical meeting will include a lecture and demonstration of bonsai techniques presented by one of our local experts or a professional bonsai artist followed by a bring-your-own-tree work session when members can seek help and guidance from other members. When professional artists visit our club to participate in a monthly meeting, there are workshops offered to our members and highlighted on our Upcoming NVBS Workshop tab. Meeting end times vary and are flexible to your schedule.

Resources:

Perhaps our greatest resource is our members. NVBS members have a combined total of several lifetimes of bonsai knowledge and skill, and we often say, "if you have a question, one of our members probably has the answer." In addition, this website houses a wealth of information for members including content from past exhibitions, past presenters, and past news letters, as well as information about mentors and our members' own online forum. See the Resources, Mentorship, and NVBS Forum tabs for more information.

Check out our most recent NVBS Newsletter, join our Newsletter list, and friend our NVBS Facebook page.