关于我们
卡罗莱纳盆景俱乐部（Bonsai Society of the Carolinas）是一家位于北卡罗来纳州夏洛特市的非营利盆景爱好者社群，由当地热爱盆景艺术的人士自发组成。俱乐部每月举办教育活动，旨在推广这门源自中国、兴盛于日本的古老微型树木艺术。会员背景多元，从初学者到资深玩家，大家因对盆景的共同热爱而聚在一起。
课程与活动
俱乐部活动以每月第二个周六为中心。多数活动为实践工作坊，先由讲师介绍基础知识，随后会员带自己的盆景树（BYOT，Bring Your Own Tree）到场交流切磋。俱乐部每年邀请至少一位国内知名盆景艺术家主讲，内容涵盖修剪、蟠扎、上盆等核心技术，设有入门班和进阶班，部分活动收取少量费用。公众可免费参加，无需成为会员即可体验盆景艺术。
会员与社区
俱乐部为家庭会员制，年费50美元，家庭成员均可参与。会员可订阅俱乐部时事通讯，通过PayPal或信用卡缴纳年费。理事会由志愿者组成，设会长、副会长、财务主管、编辑秘书及多名董事，核心管理团队包括会长Joe Herrick、副会长James Collins、财务主管John Farrell、编辑秘书Gene Martin、前会长Gabe Steil及董事Sam Hronesz。
年度活动安排
俱乐部每年定期举办多场活动，2026年已安排：6月松树养护工作坊（6月13日）、7月Tyler Sherrod主讲（7月11日）、8月至11月每月例会及12月年度假日聚会与树交换活动。俱乐部还与北卡罗来纳州其他盆景组织合作，共同推广盆景文化。
资源链接
俱乐部整理了权威盆景资源供会员参考，包括美国盆景协会（American Bonsai Society，absbonsai.org，成立于1967年）、国际盆景俱乐部联合会（Bonsai Clubs International）、国家盆景基金会（National Bonsai Foundation，支撑美国国家植物园的盆景与盆栽博物馆）、Bonsai Empire在线社区及Bonsai Mirai等油管频道。
About Us
The Bonsai Society of the Carolinas is a non-profit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to promoting the appreciation and cultivation of bonsai—the ancient art of growing miniature trees that originated in China during the Tang Dynasty and was refined in Japan. The club provides monthly educational programs and brings together enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, united by their shared passion for this living art form.
Programs and Activities
Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month, combining lectures with hands-on workshops where members bring their own trees (BYOT—Bring Your Own Tree) for practice and mutual guidance. The society hosts both local and nationally recognized bonsai artists at least once a year, offering programs for beginners and advanced students alike. Some programs involve a small fee. The public is always welcome to attend, and membership is not required to participate in club activities.
Membership and Community
Annual family membership is $50, covering all family members. Dues can be paid via PayPal or credit card. The club publishes a newsletter for subscribers. Leadership is provided by a volunteer board including President Joe Herrick, Vice President James Collins, Treasurer John Farrell, Editor and Secretary Gene Martin, former President/Director Gabe Steil, and Director Sam Hronesz.
Annual Schedule
Regular events in 2026 include: June Pine Maintenance Workshop (June 13), July with Tyler Sherrod (July 11), monthly meetings from August through November, and the Annual Holiday Party and Tree Swap in December. The club also collaborates with other bonsai organizations across North Carolina to promote bonsai culture throughout the region.
Resource Links
The club curates a list of authoritative bonsai resources for members and the public, including the American Bonsai Society (ABS, founded in 1967), Bonsai Clubs International, the National Bonsai Foundation (which supports the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the U.S. National Arboretum), the Bonsai Empire online community, and popular YouTube channels such as Bonsai Mirai.
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