INFORMATION
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Copley Community Orchard is an urban orchard located in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was planted in 2012 on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The Orchard is maintained by volunteers, and guided by the non-profit, Copley Community Orchard Society.
It is a place to celebrate the benefits of growing fruit trees, berry bushes and other perennial plants, educating people on their cultivation, and creating a beautiful and productive space accessible to all.
In 2011, the Environmental Youth Alliance (EYA) and community members came together to create Copley Community Orchard on the former grounds of Richard and Marie Copley’s orchard and ranch. With the support the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Parks and Recreation, TD Green Streets, Trees Canada and the Vancouver Foundation, this dream became a reality as we broke ground in 2012.
The site was shared (until 2017) between Copley Community Orchard’s members, the EYA’s youth programming and a common area for everyone. Community Studio help design our Orchard which includes an apple orchard, cherry trees, espaliered apple and pear trees, rare or unique fruit trees, berry bushes and fruiting shrubs. We also have an accessible bed area which is open to all members of the community.
As of 2017, Copley Community Orchard has become its own Society, made up entirely of volunteers. We invite all neighbours and community members to contribute whether by physically working at the site or by helping us with our fundraising efforts to maintain the health of the trees an other plants, and to enjoy the site.
Come join us at Copley Community Orchard! The Orchard is between Copley, Walker and Vanness Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. We are near Trout Lake, Trout Lake Community Centre and the Nanaimo Skytrain Station. (map)
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