3rd Saturday Volunteer Day June 20
Join us Saturday, June 20, 2026 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 […]
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Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States
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June Botanical Watercolor
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesBring color, movement, and a touch of elegance to your painting practice in this botanical watercolor class inspired by the peacocks of Shinzen Garden on June 20, 2026. Guided by […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club June Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJUNE 2026 BOOK SELECTION The Guest Cat by: Takashi Hiraide A bestseller in France and winner of Japan's Kiyama Shohei Literary Award, The Guest Cat, by the acclaimed poet […]
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Free Garden Tour on June 28, 2026
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us for a free docent-led tour on select Sundays, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance. During the tour, our knowledgeable docents […]
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3rd Saturday Volunteer Day July 18
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us Saturday, July 18, 2026 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 […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club July Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJULY 2026 BOOK SELECTION Kitchen by: Banana Yoshimoto With the publication of Kitchen, the dazzling English-language debut that is still her best-loved book, the literary world realized that Yoshimoto […]
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Free Garden Tour on July 26, 2026
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us for a free docent-led tour on select Sundays, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance. During the tour, our knowledgeable docents […]
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance Ceremony
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin Shinzen Garden and the Human Right Coalition of the Central Valley for the 81st Annual Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombing Remembrance, a solemn evening of reflection, remembrance, and hope for a more peaceful world. Each year, communities around the globe gather to honor the victims and survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima […]
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Toro Nagashi 2026
In the spirit of the Japanese ceremony Tōrō Nagashi, please join Shinzen Garden for our 41st annual floating lantern celebration on Saturday, August 15, 2026 Traditionally, this Japanese ceremony honors the memory of loved ones. During the festival of Obon, it is believed that ancestors come back to spend time with the living. On the […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club August Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesAUGUST 2026 BOOK SELECTION Convenience Store Woman by: Sayaka Murata The English-language debut of one of Japan's most talented contemporary writers, selling over 650,000 copies there, Convenience Store Woman is the heartwarming and surprising story of thirty-six-year-old Tokyo resident Keiko Furukura. Keiko has never fit in, neither in her family, nor in school, but […]
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3rd Saturday Volunteer Day September
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us Saturday, September 19, 2026 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 […]
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Seasons of the Page Non-Fiction Writing Workshop
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesSeasons of the Page: Non-Fiction Writing Every story has a season. In this engaging writing workshop at Shinzen Garden, participants will explore the art of non-fiction writing—learning how to transform […]
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Kokedama Workshop Sept
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesStep into the garden and discover the calming art of Kokedama, the Japanese technique of creating living “moss balls” that blend nature and design. In this hands-on workshop at Shinzen […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club September Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesSEPTEMBER 2026 BOOK SELECTION A Pale View of Hills by: Kazuo Ishiguro From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of the Booker Prize–winning novel The […]
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September Koi Watercolor Class
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesLet your brush flow like water in this botanical watercolor class inspired by the koi of Shinzen Garden on September 26, 2026. Participants will learn watercolor techniques while capturing the […]
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Free Garden Tour on Sept 27 2026
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us for a free docent-led tour on select Sundays, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance. During the tour, our knowledgeable docents […]
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Soundbath at the Garden
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesUnwind beneath the open sky with a deeply restorative Sound Bath set within the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden. Surrounded by nature, you’ll be guided through a meditative experience using […]
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The Way of Matcha
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesThe Way of Matcha: The Art & Culture of Japanese Matcha Discover the beauty, tradition, and cultural significance of matcha in this immersive workshop at Shinzen Garden. Rooted in centuries […]
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Moments Between Leaves Writing Workshop
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesMoments Between Leaves: Writing Small, Powerful Pieces Sometimes the most meaningful writing comes in small moments. In this reflective workshop at Shinzen Garden, participants will explore how brief pieces of […]
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Intro to Birding: Discover the Birds of Shinzen Garden
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesIntro to Birding Discover the Birds of Shinzen Garden Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Have you ever wondered about the birds you see and hear […]
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3rd Saturday Volunteer Day October
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us Saturday, October 17, 2026 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 […]
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Kintsugi: The Art of Golden Repair
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesKintsugi: The Art of Golden Repair Pottery Workshop Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Discover the beauty of imperfection through Kintsugi, the centuries-old Japanese art of […]
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Photography 101: Perspectives
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesPerspectives: Seeing the Garden Through a New Lens Photography Workshop Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Every photograph tells a story, and the way we choose […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club October Meeting
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesOCTOBER 2026 BOOK SELECTION Kokoro by: Natsume Soseki No collection of Japanese literature is complete without Natsume Soseki's Kokoro, his most famous novel and the last he completed before […]
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience the beauty, mindfulness, and tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony at Shinzen Friendship Garden. Guests are invited to observe a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and learn about the customs, […]