Volunteering at the Shinzen Japanese Garden


 I enjoy the volunteer activities provided by the Wayfinders. My favorite is the Shinzen Japanese Garden. 


I have been there with my family before. It's beautiful and peaceful. The pond, bridge, maple trees, and Japanese lamppost give me a Zen feel. I like nature so much that  I enjoy volunteering in this garden.

 

On Saturday, I volunteered at the Japanese garden again. I helped them rake up the leaves and pull the weeds. The garden looks very clean and organized. For lunch, I had veggie and cheese pizza and drank water with it. I enjoyed my lunch with my friends. 


While cleaning the garden, I saw a peacock walking on the wooden fence and the koi fish swimming happily in the pond. What a rewarding day!

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