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X-WR-CALNAME:Fresno · education · Saturday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasons of the Page Non-Fiction Writing Workshop DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181755Z UID:10000447-1789812000-1789819200@www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Seasons of the Page: Non-Fiction Writing \nEvery story has a s eason. In this engaging writing workshop at Shinzen Garden\, participants will explore the art of non-fiction writing—learning how to transform pe rsonal experiences\, observations\, and real-life moments into compelling narratives. \nInspired by the changing seasons and quiet beauty of the gar den\, this workshop will guide writers through techniques used in memoir\, personal essays\, and reflective storytelling. Through thoughtful prompts and guided exercises\, participants will learn how to find meaningful sto ries in everyday life\, shape them with clarity and voice\, and bring auth enticity to the page. \nWriters of all experience levels are welcome. Whet her you are interested in journaling\, memoir writing\, personal essays\, or simply exploring true stories from your own life\, this workshop provid es a supportive environment to develop ideas\, experiment with narrative s tructure\, and deepen your writing practice. \nJoin us for an inspiring se ssion where the rhythms of nature help spark reflection\, creativity\, and the stories waiting to be written. \nSpace is limited and advance registr ation is required. Proceeds from this workshop support the ongoing care an d cultural programming of Shinzen  Garden. \nMeet the instructor: \nJacki e Williams has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Fresno State and has tau ght English composition\, literature\, and creative writing around the Cen tral Valley since 2010. She currently teaches at Fresno City College and l ives in Clovis with her family and many pets. Jackie loves learning new th ings from cookie decorating to woodworking and looks forward to guiding yo u through some generative writing exercises in the beautiful backdrop of S hinzen Garden. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181755Z LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 9 3720\, United States URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-the-page-non-fi ction-writing-workshop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=fresno-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Shinzen Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-verse- october-poetry-series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasons of the Page: Non-Fiction Writing Workshop DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001728Z UID:54ad1e4ac103fd8f@heyfresno.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:A two-hour nonfiction writing workshop at Shinzen Friendship G arden led by Jackie Williams\, who holds an MFA in creative nonfiction fro m Fresno State and teaches at Fresno City College. The session works throu gh prompts and guided exercises aimed at turning personal experience into memoir and personal essay. Open to writers at any level. $25 for garden me mbers and $35 otherwise\, space is limited and advance registration is req uired\, and proceeds go back into the garden.\n\nDetails: https://heyfresn o.com/events/2026-09-19-seasons-of-the-page-non-fiction-writing-workshop-s hinzen-friendship-garden/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001728Z LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA 937 20 URL:https://heyfresno.com/events/2026-09-19-seasons-of-the-page-non-fictio n-writing-workshop-shinzen-friendship-garden/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=fresno-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:HeyFresno Fresno Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://heyfresno.com/farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kokedama Workshop DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001728Z UID:dbcf7034f1519927@heyfresno.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Kokedama is the Japanese technique of binding a plant's root b all in soil and moss so it can sit or hang without a pot. In this two hour session at Shinzen Garden you build one with an instructor from Blume and Vine\, a Clovis floral studio\, and take it home. Registration is require d in advance and seats are capped: $75 for garden members and $90 for ever yone else.\n\nDetails: https://heyfresno.com/events/2026-09-19-kokedama-wo rkshop-shinzen-friendship-garden/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001728Z LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA 937 20 URL:https://heyfresno.com/events/2026-09-19-kokedama-workshop-shinzen-frie ndship-garden/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=fresno- ca X-SOURCE-NAME:HeyFresno Fresno Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://heyfresno.com/farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pruning Landscape Trees DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001728Z UID:d81a5623c5b9f324@heyfresno.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:John Pape\, an arborist and the author of Understanding Trees\ , walks through when and how to prune Central Valley landscape trees and h ow to water them so they last. Two hours at the Clovis Botanical Garden. F ree\, with donations appreciated\, and his book is for sale on site.\n\nDe tails: https://heyfresno.com/events/2026-09-19-pruning-landscape-trees-clo vis-botanical-garden/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001728Z LOCATION:Clovis Botanical Garden\, 945 N Clovis Ave\, Clovis\, CA 93611 URL:https://heyfresno.com/events/2026-09-19-pruning-landscape-trees-clovis -botanical-garden/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=fre sno-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:HeyFresno Fresno Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://heyfresno.com/farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Saturday Science at the Fresno Discovery Center DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T122457Z UID:4c59b9ed88be1f90@heyfresno.com CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:An hour of hands on science for kids on Saturday mornings\, ru n by Discovery Center staff. The activity changes week to week\, from mixi ng colors to casting dinosaur tracks. It is included with regular admissio n rather than ticketed separately.\n\nDetails: https://heyfresno.com/event s/2026-07-11-saturday-science-at-the-fresno-discovery-center-fresno-discov ery-center/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T122457Z LOCATION:Fresno Discovery Center\, 1944 N. Winery Ave\, Fresno\, CA 93703 URL:https://heyfresno.com/events/2026-07-11-saturday-science-at-the-fresno -discovery-center-fresno-discovery-center/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_med ium=ics&utm_campaign=fresno-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:HeyFresno Fresno Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://heyfresno.com/farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kokedama Workshop Sept DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T004640Z UID:10000423-1789815600-1789822800@www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Step into the garden and discover the calming art of Kokedama\ , the Japanese technique of creating living “moss balls” that blend na ture and design. In this hands-on workshop at Shinzen Garden\, you’ll le arn how to shape\, plant\, and wrap your own kokedama while enjoying the s erene beauty of the garden around you. Guided by an experienced instructor \, you’ll create a unique\, low-maintenance plant that’s perfect for d isplaying in your home or gifting to someone special. Whether you’re a s easoned plant lover or a curious beginner\, this workshop offers a peacefu l\, creative escape—and a beautiful piece to take home. \nPre-registrati on is required. \n  \nMeet your instructor \nBlume & Vine \nBlume & Vine was born from the belief that flowers are more than decoration\, they are markers of life\, memory\, and meaning. From celebration to grief\, from t he quiet moments in between to the milestones that shape us\, flowers tell our stories when words fall short. Founded in Clovis\, California\, Blume & Vine is a modern floral studio dedicated to intentional design\, sustai nable practices\, and honest connection. Every arrangement is crafted with care\, using a blend of fresh\, dried\, and locally sourced blooms to ref lect the emotion behind the moment. \nOur shop is inspired by the rhythm o f real life a balance of softness and grit\, beauty and imperfection\, blo om and root. We honor the full spectrum of human experience through though tful floral design that feels personal\, warm\, and deeply grounded. Wheth er we’re creating wedding flowers\, memorial pieces\, everyday bouquets\ , or custom installations\, our goal is simple: to create florals that fee l like they belong to your story. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004640Z LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 9 3720\, United States URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/kokedama-workshop-sept/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=fresno-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Shinzen Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-verse- october-poetry-series END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR