3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – March 15

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

Join us March 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 […]

Free

Niwa-zukuri: The Art of Japanese Garden Pruning

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

Discover the timeless techniques of Japanese garden pruning in this hands-on workshop led by Steve DaSilva, a Certified Aesthetic Pruner with over 20 years of experience. Participants will learn the […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $45.00 29 tickets left

Botanical Watercolor Class #1

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

Join us for a serene and inspiring Botanical Watercolor Class at Shinzen Garden, led by talented artist Noelle Correia. Immerse yourself in the timeless art of botanical illustration, learning both its rich history and essential watercolor techniques. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Shinzen Garden, participants will work with live plant specimens as their subjects, […]

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Botanical Watercolor Class #2

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

Join us for a serene and inspiring Botanical Watercolor Class at Shinzen Garden, led by talented artist Noelle Correia. Immerse yourself in the timeless art of botanical illustration, learning both its rich history and essential watercolor techniques. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Shinzen Garden, participants will work with live plant specimens as their subjects, […]

Get Tickets $35.00 – $55.00 22 tickets left

3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – April 19

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

Join us April 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 tasks such as weeding, pruning, planting, and other seasonal projects that help preserve […]

Free

Tea Ceremony Demonstration 11 am

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, April 27, 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 […]

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Tea Ceremony Demonstration 1:30 pm

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, April 27, 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 […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $35.00 29 tickets left

Botanical Watercolor Class #3

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

Join us for a serene and inspiring Botanical Watercolor Class at Shinzen Garden, led by talented artist Noelle Correia. Immerse yourself in the timeless art of botanical illustration, learning both its rich history and essential watercolor techniques. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Shinzen Garden, participants will work with live plant specimens as their subjects, […]

Get Tickets $35.00 – $55.00 25 tickets left

Karikomi & Tamamono “Cloud Pruning”: Sculpting Organic Forms

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

Join Certified Aesthetic Pruner Steve DaSilva for an immersive workshop on Karikomi and Tamamono, the refined Japanese pruning techniques used to shape shrubs into flowing, organic forms. Participants will learn the art of cloud pruning, a method that transforms plants into soft, undulating shapes that mimic the harmony of nature. Through hands-on instruction and live […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $45.00 30 tickets left

KODOMO NO HI “Children’s Day”

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

Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day at Shinzen Garden, a fun-filled event honoring the joy and growth of children through traditional arts and crafts! Families are invited to explore Japanese culture with engaging hands-on activities, including: 🎨 Origami Creations – Fold and design beautiful paper art. ☂️ Paper Parasol Painting – Decorate your own colorful parasol. 🎏 […]

Botanical Watercolor Class #4

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

Join us for a serene and inspiring Botanical Watercolor Class at Shinzen Garden, led by talented artist Noelle Correia. Immerse yourself in the timeless art of botanical illustration, learning both its rich history and essential watercolor techniques. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Shinzen Garden, participants will work with live plant specimens as their subjects, […]

Get Tickets $35.00 – $55.00 25 tickets left

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 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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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 their work throughout the garden, creating a peaceful and inspiring outdoor gallery for the community to explore. As you stroll through the pathways, enjoy a […]

Matsu-zukuri: Pine Tree Pruning

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

Refine your pruning skills and deepen your appreciation for the art of Matsu-zukuri, the specialized Japanese technique for shaping and maintaining pine trees. Led by Certified Aesthetic Pruner Steve DaSilva, […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $45.00 35 tickets left

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 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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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 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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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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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 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 […]

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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Advanced Pruning: Shaping Space with Branch Structure

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

Take your pruning skills to the next level in this advanced workshop focused on the artistic and structural principles of shaping trees and shrubs to enhance garden spaces. Led by […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $45.00 35 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 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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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 […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $45.00 40 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 […]

RSVP Now Free 40 spots left