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Free Garden Tour on May 10 at 1 pm

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

Join us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]

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Seasons of Verse Poetry Series

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

Featuring Joseph Voth, author of “Living with Noise”, Michelle Patton, who won the Ernesto Trejo Award for poetry and was a nominee for a Pushcart Prize and Kirk Stone. 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 […]

Free

3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – May 17

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

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 […]

Free

Art of Bonsai 10:30 am Workshop

Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

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 caring for your own miniature tree. Learn about the history, techniques, and tools of this ancient art form, and leave with the knowledge and inspiration […]

$50.00 – $100.00

Writing Workshop #1 – The Garden as a Story

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

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 […]

$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 Japanese American incarceration camps have had, and the intergenerational issues they’ve left behind. Saturday, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm PT REGISTER HERE […]

Matsu no Mekaki Pine Decandling Workshop

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

Discover the traditional technique of Matsu no Mekaki (pine tree decandling) in this hands-on workshop led by Certified Aesthetic Pruner, Steve DaSilva. This workshop is designed to help you refine […]

$25.00 – $45.00

Tea Ceremony Demonstration 11 am June 8

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

Experience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, June 8, 2025.  This unique cultural experience offers guests an opportunity to witness the graceful art of tea preparation and savor matcha in a serene setting. Join […]

$25.00 – $35.00

Free Garden Tour on June 14 at 10am

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

  Join us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, our knowledgeable docents […]

Free

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

VOLUNTEER SATURDAY ON JULY 19, 2025 HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO HEAT   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 to the care and maintenance of this beautiful space. Volunteers assist with […]

Free

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 […]

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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 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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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)

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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)

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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 […]

Seasons of Stories Book Club August 23 Meeting #3

Kuppa Joy at Cedar and Shepard 8821 N. Cedar, Fresno, United States

AUGUST 2025 BOOK SELECTION Before the Coffee Gets Cold by: Tashikazu Kawaguchi In a small back alley of Tokyo, there is a café that has been serving carefully brewed coffee […]

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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 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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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 […]

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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 how to selectively remove needles and small branches to improve airflow, reduce disease risk, and enhance branch structure for future growth. Guided by Steve DaSilva, […]

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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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