Learn to grow your own fruit trees

Spring is the perfect time to nurture young trees and plan for their long-term health. Whether you're planting new trees or tending to the ones you have, this workshop will equip you with the skills to:

• Select and plant fruit trees for optimal growth

• Meet your trees’ nutritional needs and manage water efficiently

• Build resilience to pests and diseases

• Create a welcoming environment for beneficial insects

​We’ll also explore how fruit trees contribute to our community: offering forage for pollinators, habitat for wildlife, cooling local microclimates, and more! Plus, learn tips on being a good neighbor to local wildlife (like our fruit-loving black bears). 

Looking to add a fruit tree to your yard? Our friends at Benevolence Orchard will have a variety of trees for sale at the event! Choose from 10+ types, all carefully grafted and sold in easy-to-handle 2-gallon pots. If you’re on the lookout for something special, they’ll have the rare Colorado Orange apple tree available! 

​This workshop will last for two hours. For those with additional questions, an eagerness to continue conversations, or curiosity about our organizations, you're welcome to stick around for a bit after the workshop. Drinks, snacks, and tools will be provided—just bring your enthusiasm (and gardening gloves, if you like!).