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Donations
Golden State Bonsai Federation Collection at The Huntington is always looking to upgrade our
collection. One way is to ensure each tree is in the best possible pot. We are always looking for
quality pots; they can be new or used, but not cracked or chipped. Your donated pot(s) will
allow us to upgrade our collection without incurring the additional cost of purchasing pots.
Indoor display stands of all sizes are also needed.
The Huntington has a collection of books on bonsai used for research by The Huntington staff.
We are in need of additional material for the bonsai library to ensure it is as complete as
possible.
Of course cash donations are always gratefully accepted. All cash donations go directly into the
Golden State Bonsai Federation general fund and are used for the collection.
Your donated items will help GSBF Collection reduce/eliminate expenditures on pots, stands
and books. Donations will allow us to fund our endowment to the maximum each year from
funds generated by the Bonsai‐A‐Thon. The endowment will be used to fund a full time bonsai
curator.
If you are downsizing, need a tax deduction, moving, or just want to get rid of your pots (that
are NOT cracked or chipped), indoor display stands or bonsai books, consider donating them to
the GSBF Huntington Collection.
In the case of duplicates, or an overstock, the excess pots, display stands and books will be held
for later use or sold/auctioned at GSBF Huntington Collection events with all proceeds going to
the GSBF Collection general fund.
If you have any questions, or wish to donate a pot(s), display stand(s) or bonsai book(s); please
contact us by using the contact form. All donations will be accepted.
GSBF is a 501c3 non‐profit organization and as such, any donation is tax deductible
collection. One way is to ensure each tree is in the best possible pot. We are always looking for
quality pots; they can be new or used, but not cracked or chipped. Your donated pot(s) will
allow us to upgrade our collection without incurring the additional cost of purchasing pots.
Indoor display stands of all sizes are also needed.
The Huntington has a collection of books on bonsai used for research by The Huntington staff.
We are in need of additional material for the bonsai library to ensure it is as complete as
possible.
Of course cash donations are always gratefully accepted. All cash donations go directly into the
Golden State Bonsai Federation general fund and are used for the collection.
Your donated items will help GSBF Collection reduce/eliminate expenditures on pots, stands
and books. Donations will allow us to fund our endowment to the maximum each year from
funds generated by the Bonsai‐A‐Thon. The endowment will be used to fund a full time bonsai
curator.
If you are downsizing, need a tax deduction, moving, or just want to get rid of your pots (that
are NOT cracked or chipped), indoor display stands or bonsai books, consider donating them to
the GSBF Huntington Collection.
In the case of duplicates, or an overstock, the excess pots, display stands and books will be held
for later use or sold/auctioned at GSBF Huntington Collection events with all proceeds going to
the GSBF Collection general fund.
If you have any questions, or wish to donate a pot(s), display stand(s) or bonsai book(s); please
contact us by using the contact form. All donations will be accepted.
GSBF is a 501c3 non‐profit organization and as such, any donation is tax deductible
Volunte
er
Bonsai-A-ThonThe Bonsai-A-Thon is held each February and is the major fund raising event for the GSBF Collection at The Huntington. The event is put on by the GSBF Collection at The Huntington Committee, with local clubs that hosting. Volunteer help is always needed and there are many ways to participate. You do not have to volunteer all day for both days, any help you can give is appreciated.
Some of the areas in which you can help include:
If you have any questions, or wish to volunteer, please contact us by using the contact form. |
First ThursdayThe First Thursday Program was established by Golden State Bonsai Federation to supply bonsai garden specialists to The Huntington on the first Thursday of each month.
The Huntington offers free tickets to the library and gardens on the first Thursday of each month, which is one of the busiest days for The Huntington. The GSBF started the First Thursday Program over 15 years ago. As a bonsai garden specialist, volunteers interact with visitors, answering questions on bonsai, bonsai classes and local clubs. It is like working a club show, only at The Huntington on the first Thursday of the month. There are no requirements to be a volunteer, other than a love for the art of bonsai and an interest in promoting this hobby. As a bonsai garden specialist, you can park inside The Huntington behind the bonsai courts on the day you volunteer. As added bonuses, spiffy GSBF Huntington aprons and really neat Huntington Gardens' Volunteer Badges are provided for all those participating in the program. How cool is that! If you have any questions, or wish to volunteer, please contact us by using the contact form. |