Volunteers needed, Philly Orchard Project tree plantings

Posted by on April 18, 2011

We invite you to participate in this season’s POP events, working alongside volunteers from our community partners to plant and maintain orchards all over the city. 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 raindate.

NOTE: If you intend to volunteer at an event, please RSVP via our website (http://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!

Please contact phil@phillyorchards.orgfor more information on a particular event.

Spring 2011 Event Schedule

ROXBOROUGH HS ORCHARD PLANTING
Tuesday, April 19 @ 9am
6498 Ridge Ave, NW Philadelphia
Help students from Roxborough High School in planting their new courtyard orchard!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
RAINDATE: Wednesday, 4/20 @ 9am.

*GREENFIELD ORCHARD PLANTING
Thursday, April 28 @ 1:30 pm
23rd & Sansom, Center City
Help out the students of Greenfield with a small planting of asparagus and strawberries in their little edible forest garden. Part of the school’s delayed Earth Day celebration.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

SEEDS FOR LEARNING ORCHARD PREP
Saturday, April 30 @ 1pm
Awbury Park, E. Haines & Crittendon, North Philadelphia
Lend a hand with the student farmers of the Seeds for Learning program at MLK High School. We’ll be spreading a mountain of mulch and compost in preparation for a new orchard.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
RAINDATE: Sunday, 5/1 @ 1pm.

SEEDS FOR LEARNING ORCHARD PLANTING
Tuesday, May 3 @ 4pm
Awbury Park, E. Haines & Crittendon, North Philadelphia
Help out in planting a brand new orchard with the student farmers of the Seeds for Learning program at MLK High School.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
RAINDATE: Thursday, 5/5 @ 4pm.

WALNUT HILL ORCHARD PLANTING
Sunday, May 15 @ 1pm
4610 Market St, West Philadelphia
Join in with a new orchard planting at Walnut Hill Community Farm, an exciting collaboration between Philly Rooted, the Enterprise Center, UC Green, and POP!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
RAINDATE: Sunday, 4/22 @ 1pm.

*DESIGNATES smaller events lasting an hour or so and only needing a few volunteers.