3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – May 17

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno

Join us May 17, 2025 for a rewarding Volunteer Day at Shinzen Garden! This hands-on event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded community members, and contribute to the care and maintenance of this beautiful space. Volunteers assist with tasks such as weeding, pruning, planting, and other seasonal projects that help preserve […]

Free

Art of Bonsai 10:30 am Workshop

Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno

Discover the timeless beauty and tranquility of bonsai in this hands-on introductory workshop. Perfect for beginners, The Art of Bonsai will guide you through the fundamentals of selecting, styling, and […]

$50.00 – $100.00

Writing Workshop #1 – The Garden as a Story

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno

The Garden as a Story: Writing with Nature’s Wisdom This workshop will explore storytelling techniques by drawing parallels between the elements of a Japanese garden—stones, water, trees, and pathways—and narrative structures. Attendees will create nature-inspired stories that weave together history, environment, and personal insight. Meet Our Garden Writing Coach - ​Jackie Heffron Williams is an […]

$25.00 – $45.00

Virtual Conversation with Kiku Hughes

Virtual

THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT Take part in a free virtual conversation with Kiku Hughes, author of Displacement. Get an insight on the historical and personal impact that the WWII […]