3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – June 21

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us June 21, 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 […]

Free

Seasons of Stories Book Club Launch

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

  Seasons of Stories is a new book club at Shinzen Garden that invites readers to gather in the natural setting of the garden to explore literature inspired by Japanese […]

Free

Seasons of Verse – Poetry at the Garden

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Seasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of the seasons. The […]

Free

Art in the Garden

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Experience the beauty of art and nature intertwined at Art in the Garden, a unique strolling art show set in the serene surroundings of Shinzen Garden. Local artists will showcase […]

Free

Whispers of the Bamboo: Reflective Writing Workshop

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Creative Writing Workshop Whispers of the Bamboo: Reflective Writing Workshop This creative writing workshop will focus on journaling, memoir writing and mindfulness-based storytelling. Participants will engage in guided reflections and […]

$25.00 – $45.00

3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – July 19

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us July 19, 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 […]

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Seasons of Stories Book Club July Meeting

Virtual

JULY BOOK SELECTION Facing the Mountain: An inspiring Story of Japanese American Patriots in World War II By Daniel James Brown In the days and months after Pearl Harbor, the […]

3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – Aug. 16

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us August 16, 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 […]

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Garden Tour for Toro Nagashi at 10:30 am

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Garden Tour on Saturday, August 16 at 10:30 am. The tour is included with paid garden admission ($5 per adult | $1 per child/senior)

Garden Tour Toro Nagashi at 5:30 pm

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Garden Tour on Saturday, August 16 at 5:30 pm. The tour is included with paid garden admission ($5 per adult | $1 per child/senior)

Toro Nagashi

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

In the spirit of the Japanese ceremony Tōrō Nagashi, please join Shinzen Garden for our 40th annual floating lantern celebration on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Traditionally, this Japanese ceremony honors […]

3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – September 20

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us September 20, 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 […]

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Flowering Fins: Painting Koi in Watercolor Class

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Dive into the graceful beauty of koi fish with Flowering Fins: Painting Koi in Watercolor, an inspiring watercolor workshop as we explore the graceful beauty of koi fish! In this […]

Get Tickets $35.00 – $45.00 25 tickets left

Akifuku Sentei Fall Thinning of Pines

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

As the seasons change, so do the needs of your pine trees. Join us for Akifuku Sentei (秋ふく剪定), a specialized workshop on the fall thinning of pines, where you'll learn […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $45.00 34 tickets left

3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – October 18

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us October 18, 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 […]

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Momiji-zukuri: Pruning Japanese Maples

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Discover the art of Momiji-zukuri, the refined technique of pruning Japanese maples, in this hands-on workshop led by Certified Aesthetic Pruner Steve DaSilva. With over 20 years of experience, Steve will guide participants in shaping these iconic trees to enhance their natural elegance, structure, and seasonal beauty. Learn the essential techniques of branch selection, thinning, […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $45.00 38 tickets left

3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – November 15

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us November 15, 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 […]

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