Learn to grow your own fruit trees

Spring is the perfect time to nurture young trees and plan for their long-term health. Growing your own fruit is also a meaningful way to build food resilience and enjoy fresh, local harvests for years to come. 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!).