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The DIY Bonsai Night took place on Friday night, Feb 27.

This event happens once a semester as part of a student project for the plant science major.

Over 100 students came to make their own bonsai trees with direction from plant science students.

Once inside, pots, decor and plants were provided, as well as step-by-step instructions. As a result, students were able to have a soothing escape from the stress of the semester through the ancient art of bonsai.

A sign welcoming people to bonsai-making.A sign welcoming people to bonsai-making.A sign welcoming people to bonsai-making. Image credit: Hunter Hastings

Students in a line waiting to start DIY Bonsai Night.Students in a line waiting to start DIY Bonsai Night.Students wait anxiously to begin making their very own bonsai tree. Image credit: Hunter Hastings

A man uses scissors to prune his bonsai.A man uses scissors to prune his bonsai.A man calmly trims his bonsai. Image credit: Hunter Hastings

A student transfers her bonsai to another pot.A student transfers her bonsai to another pot.A bonsai needs to be repotted to achieve its full potential. Image credit: Hunter Hastings

Pots sit on a table.Pots sit on a table.Pots available in which to plant the bonsais. Image credit: Hunter Hastings

Two finished bonsai plants.Two finished bonsai plants.End results. Image credit: Hunter Hastings

A student smells a plant.A student smells a plant.A student smells a plant. Image credit: Hunter Hastings

Hunter Hastings

Hunter Hastings

Hunter is a philosopher and dreamer. He loves enabling youth in Africa with the necessary education to make a difference in the world. He also spends his time trying to change how people see the world and making dinner for his sweetheart.

“Be willing to put in the effort to make your dreams happen.. and they’ll happen.” -Hunter Hastings, 2026


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