National Public Garden Week
May 7 – 13, 2022

Name: Family-Centered Activities
Start: 2022-05-13T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2022-05-13T23:59:59-07:00
Location: Fresno Master Gardeners (Garden of the Sun)

Discover and celebrate the joy of gardens in the Central Valley during this year’s National Garden Week.

National Public Garden Week is the nation’s biggest celebration of gardening and raises awareness of the difference that gardens can make in a community. Explore Valley Gardens works to inspire others to experience the joy of these beautiful green spaces.

Featured Gardens

If you have two green thumbs, it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature around you. Take part in National Garden Week by taking a tour of your local community garden.

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Dig In & Celebrate

Throughout National Public Garden Week, events will be taking place at 10 Explore Valley Gardens affiliated gardens. Discover activities for all ages, such as walking tours, demonstrations, and live music!

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About
Explore Valley Gardens

Explore Valley Gardens is a community-based coalition rooted in the empowerment and preservation of local gardens. Together with a network of local gardens, we share the common goal of ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to share the beauty found in the Central Valley. We know the positive impacts that gardening brings to so many aspects of life. Explore Valley Gardens focuses on educating the entire community about the various ways gardening can bring health, well-being, and joy into our lives. During National Public Garden Week, our team brings together people and resources to inspire and promote the value of gardens through awareness, education, and participation.

Get Involved

Want to help Explore Valley Gardens grow? Become a volunteer! Join our team of volunteers who work to maintain the beauty of the gardens and the experience of our guests, all while learning new skills and having fun!

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Gardens

Take part in National Public Garden Week by taking a tour of your local community garden.

Shinzen Friendship Garden

The Shinzen Friendship Garden is a North American Japanese garden in Woodward Park. It’s designed around the four seasons and reflects the primary elements of Japanese garden design: plants, water, and rocks. The garden is a living art form and grants a place for rest and reflection.

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The Art of Life Healing Garden

The Art of Life Healing Garden in Woodward Park broke ground in 2015. This innovative collaboration united local businesses, service groups, medical and arts communities, schools, families, and individuals of all ages to take part in creating a place for all to heal, find hope, and renewal.

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Gardens

Take part in National Garden Week by taking a tour of your local community garden.

Shinzen Friendship Garden

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The Art of Life Healing Garden

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Three Sisters (Madera County Master Garden)

The Three Sisters Garden is a two-acre demonstration garden currently being developed by the Madera County Master Garden. The garden has impressive rose and iris sections and is a Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation.

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Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen Friendship Garden

The Golden State Bonsai Federation’s Clark Bonsai Collection inside Shinzen Japanese Garden located in Woodward Park is a living museum encompassing the history and culture of the art of bonsai in California as well as an educational center for the appreciation and practice of the art form.

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San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust

The River Center, on Old Friant Road, features an historic ranch house, beautifully restored and appointed, open weekends from 10-3:00. The lush grounds include a large rose garden, in addition to several trees more than 100 years old. Picnic tables, an Audubon bird watching area, critter pond, gift shop and large lawns invite visitors to relax and escape the bustle of the city. Volunteer Gardening Angels tend the grounds every 2nd Saturday at 9:00.

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Fresno Discovery Center

The Fresno Discovery Center is home to the Deutsch Cactus Garden, an extraordinary garden filled with over 250 different types of cactus and succulents. The Deutsch Cactus Garden is 90 years old and spans the size of one acre. Whether you’re a casual visitor or a master gardener, come by and walk down the trail to witness this marvelous world of exotic desert plants.

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Fresno Master Gardeners (Garden of the Sun)

The Garden of the Sun is a garden maintained by the Fresno Master Gardeners. This 25-year-old garden is a perfect example of Central Valley landscaping with an extensive collection of fruit trees, vines, and berries, vegetables, herbs, perennials, small space gardening demonstrations.

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Fresno State

The Tree Walk is an Arboretum located throughout the California State University campus
where you can see over 100 species of trees that are located throughout the California State University. Take a stroll across campus to see a variety of trees and other plants grown for both aesthetic and educational purposes.

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo

The whole family is in for a wild time at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo! The Fresno Chaffee Zoo inspires wonder of our natural world and provides an engaging learning environment. Our 39-acre facility is home to more than 200 species of animals and many species of plants that represent geographic regions and ecosystems around the world.

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Clovis Botanical Garden

The Clovis Botanical Garden promotes water conservation in the California Central Valley landscape through excellent gardens, exhibits, and programs that educate and inspire the public. The garden features exhibits like the Mediterranean Garden, Home Demonstration, Cactus Garden, and Sensory Garden.

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Events

Join us for a week-long celebration. National Public Garden Week is the perfect opportunity to connect with the community, experience nature, and get your hands dirty!

Tour scenic landscapes, themed gardens, exhibitions, and more! May 7 – 13, 2022

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Latest Past Events

May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am - May 17, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Stroll the Garden @ Shinzen Friendship Garden

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W. Audubon, Fresno

May 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - May 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Stroll the Garden @ Shinzen Friendship Garden

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W. Audubon, Fresno

May 13, 2022

Family-Centered Activities

Fresno Master Gardeners (Garden of the Sun) 1750 N Winery Ave, Fresno

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Our Supporters

Resources & Tools

Media Toolkit

This toolkit has been compiled by Explore Valley Garden for the partnering community gardens in the Central Valley. We encourage you to explore these resources and educate others during National Public Garden Week.

Explore Toolkit

Garden Passport

Get Out & Grow! – Click here to download

Contact Us

Contact us to learn more about volunteering at one of the Explore Valley Gardens. Send us an email at info@explorevalleygardens.com or fill the form below to route your message to a specific garden.

Featured Gardens

Looking for a Garden?

If you have two green thumbs, it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the nature around you. Take part in National Public Garden Week by taking a tour of your local community garden.

National Public Garden Week May 7 – 13, 2022

Featured Gardens

Dig In & Celebrate

Start Exploring

About Explore Valley Gardens

Get Involved

Gardens

Shinzen Friendship Garden

The Art of Life Healing Garden

Gardens

Shinzen Friendship Garden

The Art of Life Healing Garden

Three Sisters (Madera County Master Garden)

Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen Friendship Garden

San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust

Fresno Discovery Center

Fresno Master Gardeners (Garden of the Sun)

Fresno State

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Clovis Botanical Garden

Visit Us Events

Tour scenic landscapes, themed gardens, exhibitions, and more! May 7 – 13, 2022

Latest Past Events

Thank You Our Supporters

Resources & Tools

Contact Us

Featured Gardens

Looking for a Garden?

National Public Garden Week
May 7 – 13, 2022

About
Explore Valley Gardens

Visit Us
Events

Thank You
Our Supporters