This Week’s Philadelphia Orchard Project Work Days

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Spend a few hours helping Philadelphia Orchard Project green our city with edible trees! Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. These events often involve digging, planting, and spreading compost and mulch, so expect to get dirty. We can’t guarantee tools for all; if you bring your own, it is advisable to write your name on them. Snacks and beverages to share are also welcome.

Orchard events can generally be expected to last between 2 and 4 hours (smaller events are designated with an *asterisk).  We recommend that you check your email the morning of an event to confirm whether it will be postponed to the rain date. If you intend to volunteer at an event, please RSVP via their website (www.phillyorchards.org). By clicking on an event description, you can see how many people have signed up and where your help is most needed!

CALVARY ORCHARD PLANTING
Saturday, April 9 @10am
41st & Reno St, West Philadelphia
Join in a follow-up work day with volunteers from the Calvary St. Augustine church. We’ll be mulching and planting more in the new orchard. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
POP NURSERY WORK DAY
Saturday, April 9 @ 1pm
Weavers Way Farm @ Awbury Arboretum, North Philadelphia
Lend a hand potting up plants and spreading mulch at POP’s nursery yard at Weavers Way Farm. See (www.weaversway.coop/index.php?page=185) for directions.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
RAINDATE: Sunday, 4/10 @ 1pm
PEPPER ORCHARD PLANTING
Tuesday, April 12 @ 1pm
South side of Pepper Middle School, 2901 S. 84th St, West Philadelphia  
Assist students from Pepper Middle School in expanding their orchard with new fruit trees, berry bushes, and perennials.  In collaboration with community partner the Urban Nutrition Initiative.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
RAINDATE: Wednesday, 5/13 @ 1pm.