After you have done all you can for Kusamura Bonsai Club, you might consider investigating and supporting the Golden State Bonsai Federation Collection North in Oakland at Lake Merritt.  Their large fund raising event takes place Feb 25^th and 26^th at the garden center. (see events on back page)

This permanent home assures that these precious trees and stones by outstanding masters and collectors will be preserved for everyone’s enjoyment.

Finalization of this open air cultural museum has been made possible through the support of the Oakland City council and its Parks and Recreation Department. Councilman John Russo (District 2) is the coordinator between the City and Golden State Federation officials. 

The enthusiasm of volunteer labor by members of the various Northern California Clubs, their spouses and friends plus the generosity of commercial concerns have been invaluable. The beauty of this garden has been achieved through hard work, success and few failures by a dedicated force of volunteers led by site manager, John North.

As time goes by and funds allow, changes and additions are contemplated. Trees selected for the Collection will number 100 t supply a rotating display of about 50. These trees require constant care. Tree caretakers will work under Kathy Shaner’s, curator, direction. Members of the Merritt College Horticultural Club have taken on the duties of garden groundskeepers.

If you would like to enjoy participation in the Collection-North docent program, contact Polly Gould (925) 284-9525 for information. 

Fund raising is the shared responsibility of all GSBF Clubs for both the Collection-North and Collection-Sough. The Southern Collection Garden opened at the Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Mario in 1995. Please contact Gerry Fields, Finance Chair, at 408-370-2956 to make a donation.

 Directions Lake Merit Garden Center, Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA

From North: Highway 80 from Sacramento, 580 to Oakland. Take Grand Avenue exit to Bellevue Avenue.

From Contra Costa: Highway 24 to 980. Use Grand Avenue exit. Left to Bellevue.

From South: Highway 580 to Grand Avenue exit. West to Bellevue.

From Highway 880: Take Oak Street exit. Right on Oak to Lakeside. Turn left, proceed beside Lake Merit to Bellevue Avenue. Turn right.

Wed. Thurs. Fri. 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sat. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sun. 12:00 – 4:00 PM
 

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