Everyone that signs up will find something interesting to bring home. Experienced yamadori collectors will have an advantage in knowing what to look for, but will need patience, persistence, and a bit of luck to find something special. This trip is geared towards those newer to yamadori collecting and aftercare. It is a low-risk opportunity to learn from experienced collectors, to see and feel what it's like to dig a tree and keep it alive. So, when you go to collect that 300 year-old one-of-a-kind specimen, you have the experience and knowledge to succeed when it counts. In fact, experienced members eyeing a particular specimen somewhere else may consider using this as an opportunity to study and experiment with collecting a lower value specimen of the same species/genus. Of course, any experienced members willing to come just to share their knowledge would be greatly appreciated! 

• The club will NOT provide tools. Participants are encouraged to share.

• Participants are responsible for potting their new trees (supplies like grow boxes and soil not provided). Participants are encouraged to do this at home the following day.

• 1 tree per person (permission for additional trees available on request) 

• All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. The Northeast Bonsai Association, event leadership, and the land owners assume no responsibility for personal injury, property damage, or accidents sustained during the trip.

• Attendees participate at their own risk.