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Friendly Hills: Introduction to Bonsai Trees (Grades: 5-8)


Courses - Youth / District 197/Distrito 197 West St. Paul/Mendota Heights/Eagan Area / 197 School Year Enrichment 25-26 / Middle School Enrichment / Friendly Hills Enrichment -
197 Youth Enrichment School Year 25-26

Start your bonsai journey today! In the Introduction to Bonsai course, you will learn about basic bonsai techniques from how to keep your tree alive to how you'll prune and maintain the art form of your tree through the years. You will learn a little about the history of bonsai, the pots and bonsai soil used, how to water your tree and how much sun it should get. You will also learn about how to wire your tree and the various bonsai styles and resources should you want to pursue this hobby further. 

All supplies provided. Taught by Two Rivers High School Peer Coach & Bonsai Enthusiast, Mr. Weiss 

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District 197 - 197 Friendly Hills Middle School : 141 Art Lower Blue
Wed Apr 1, Wed Apr 8 & Wed Apr 15
3:30 - 5:00 PM

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Grades   5th - 8th