Where Does the Bergen Bonsai Society Hold Its Meetings and Events?

The Bergen Bonsai Society (BBS) holds most of its regular workshops and monthly gatherings at the Teaneck Greenhouse in Teaneck, New Jersey. That is the anchor venue for the 2026 calendar, but several events take place elsewhere — including Lincroft, NJ, Grantville, PA, and Longwood Gardens. The society describes itself as open to everyone, from beginners to advanced artists, so the practical question is less "can I attend?" and more "which location and date fits my schedule?"

The Main Venue: Teaneck Greenhouse

Teaneck Greenhouse hosts the bulk of the 2026 program. According to the society's published calendar, these events are scheduled there:

• March 15 — Lacebark Elm Forest Workshop with Bob Hunter
• May 17 — Guest Artist Bob Mahler Workshop
• July 19 — Guest Artist Bob Entrekin Workshop
• August 16 — Picnic Potluck
• September 20 — Guest Artist Bob Mahler Workshop
• November 15 — Open Workshop & Annual Meeting

Note that the February 8 MABS Tree Selection event is also listed at Teaneck Greenhouse, even though it carries a "MABS" (Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies) label.

Events Held at Other Locations

Not everything happens at the greenhouse. The 2026 calendar lists these off-site events:

If you are planning around a specific event, confirm the venue before traveling — the source does not give a street address for any location, including Teaneck Greenhouse.

The Monthly Pattern and Its Exceptions

The society's calendar is built around the third Sunday of each month, but that rule has exceptions:

• April moves to a multi-day regional event (April 17–19) rather than a single Sunday meeting.
• June shifts to a multi-day show at Longwood Gardens (June 24–29).
• October runs October 3–4, which is the first weekend of the month, not the third Sunday.
• December is the Annual Holiday Luncheon on December 6, and the calendar notes that holiday weekends are "moved to the second Sunday."

So if you are used to showing up on the third Sunday, check the specific month — April, June, October, and December all break the pattern.

Who Can Attend

The society states that "everyone is welcome" and that its membership spans a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and experience levels, from the very beginner to the advanced artist. The stated purpose is to promote communication and education among members and the community at large through a forum for developing bonsai skills and knowledge.

The source does not specify whether individual workshops require prior registration, whether non-members may attend workshops, or whether there is a fee for specific events. Those details are not in the available material, so treat attendance logistics as something to confirm directly with the society.

Joining the Society

If you want to participate as a member, the published dues are:

• $50 — individual
• $65 — family

Payment is by cash or check according to the source. No online payment platform is mentioned, and the source does not state whether dues are prorated or when they are collected.

Practical Takeaways

• Default location: Teaneck Greenhouse, for most monthly workshops and the annual meeting.
• Travel required for: the April regional event in Grantville, PA; the June Longwood Gardens show; and the October exhibition and sale in Lincroft, NJ.
• Timing: third Sunday of the month as the baseline, with April, June, October, and December as exceptions.
• Openness: the society explicitly welcomes all experience levels.
• Gaps to verify: exact addresses, event fees, registration requirements, and whether non-members can attend workshops are not covered in the source material.