Both members and volunteers are welcome to join us at our work parties!

July 8th, 2012

At this work party we will be:

• given a short lesson how to “pinch off” and how to use and clean shears between cuts.
• fruit thinning (with educational instructions on the why and how of fruit thinning for long term orchard health).
• installing a pollinator flower garden with Erin Udal of the EYA’s Planning for Pollinator’s project (including mini-workshop on bee friendly plants and native pollinator habitat).
• watering, weeding and other general maintenance.

Work parties are from 10am – 4pm.

We request that members attend any 4 of the 6 hours.

(Examples: 10am-2pm or 12pm-4pm).

What to Bring:

-potluck dish

-bowl and cutlery

-water bottle to keep yourself hydrated

-tools you are able to share  (On July 8th, we are needing: hand weeding tools and wheelbarrows)

(Please note: There will be no on-site washroom for this workparty. The nearest public washroom is at Trout Lake Park, a 10 –15 minute walk from Copley).

We look forward to seeing you at Copley Community Orchard!