We hope to see you this coming Saturday May 3rd at Copley Community Orchard!  With spring here we will be learning about Integrated Pest Management (IMP) and lawn mower maintenance.  We will be planting apple trees as well.

Work Party

Date: Saturday May 3, 2014

Time: 10am – 2pm

Potluck @ 1 PM

Tasks for the work party:

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – we will be inspecting the trees for aphids, leaf rollers and other pests.
Applying fertilizer
Lawn mower maintenance
Grass cutting
Weeding
Removing sod around blueberries, and replacing with wood chips
General clean up around the orchard
Planting apple trees

Don’t forget:

  • dress for the weather
  • water bottle
  • potluck item (please label with ingredients so we can respect the needs of those with food concerns)
  • plate and cutlery

Donation Requests:

  • work gloves
  • hand tools for weeding

 

We look forward to seeing everyone at Copley Community Orchard!