GSBF Bonsai Collection at the Huntington

01/05/2026

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BONSAI-A-THON

Fundraiser for:
THE GSBF COLLECTION AT THE HUNTINGTON

February 28–March 1, 2026, 10am to 5pm

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Brody Botanical Center, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California

Sergio Cuan will be the Bonsai-A-Thon
Visiting Artist

Sign up at https://www.huntington.org/

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

A fourth-grade boy from Florida was bullied for wearing a homemade University of Tennessee shirt, where he had simply taped a hand-drawn “UT” logo onto an orange T-shirt. After his teacher shared the story online, it quickly went viral and caught the attention of the university. The University of Tennessee decided to turn his design into an official shirt, refining it but keeping the original spirit intact. The shirt became a massive success, with over 50,000 sold — and proceeds donated to the anti-bullying nonprofit, Stomp Out Bullying.

To honor the boy’s creativity and resilience, UT extended a heartwarming gesture: they offered him honorary admission to the Class of 2032 along with a four-year scholarship covering tuition and fees, provided he meets admission requirements in the future. What began as a moment of teasing turned into a national story of kindness, inclusion, and empowerment — proving that one small act of courage can inspire thousands.

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

GSBF supplies the wire. Bring a tree from home or pick one up from a vendor.
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The styled trees will be donated to GSBF for silent auction on Saturday.

Sign up today:
https://www.gsbfbonsai.org/rendezvous2025

10/06/2025

10/06/2025

In Brazil, a revolutionary approach to reforestation utilizes robots and AI-powered drones to dramatically accelerate the restoration of forests.

These automated systems can plant up to 1,800 trees per hour, a rate far exceeding traditional human methods, while geotagging drones meticulously map terrain and monitor the health and growth of each seedling.

This combination of speed and precision not only enables the rapid revitalization of vast landscapes but also boosts tree survival rates, showcasing a powerful synergy between technology and nature to heal the planet on a massive scale.

10/06/2025

Lillian Weber, a spirited 99-year-old from Iowa, has touched countless lives by sewing a dress every day for girls in Africa and beyond. Partnering with Little Dresses for Africa, she's already created more than 840 dresses — each stitched with love, dignity, and hope — and aims to reach 1,000 by her 100th birthday. 🥹💕

10/06/2025

Complete Classic Movie: The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)

https://independentfilmnewsandmedia.com/2015/07/07/complete-classic-movie-the-ghost-and-mr-chicken-1966/

Stars: Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond. Luther Heggs aspires to being a reporter for his small town newspaper, the Rachel Courier Express. He gets his big break when the editor asks him to spend the night at the Simmons mansion that, 20 years before, was the site of a now famous murder-suicide. The case has aroused local interest not only because of the anniversary but due to the fact that the family heir, Nick Simmons, has returned to Rachel aiming to tear the mansion down. Luther’s account of his wild, ghost-ridden night in the house leads Simmons to sue for libel, but with the aid of his friend Kelsey they determine what exactly happened that night long ago and the identity of the real killer.

10/03/2025

Rendezvous wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers! Work just 4 hours and you’ll earn a limited-edition 2025 Rendezvous t-shirt designed by Randi Keppler of the Sei Boku Bonsai Kai. Sign up by October 3 to guarantee your size!

Sign up today:
https://www.gsbfbonsai.org/volunteerinfo