With native bees in decline, it’s more important than ever to do our part. I have been raising these amazing PNWs very own, non-aggressive, and highly efficient pollinators for more than 15 years. Join local beekeeper Rick Mercier for a fascinating discussion on Mason Bees – the stingless little heroes that help pollinate the Curran Apple Orchard Park each year! Please pre-register at sure to wear old clothes and bring gloves. The class is scheduled from 9am – 10am in the orchard barn, located at 3920 Grandview Drive West in University Place. Learn how to deal with the dreaded apple maggot and other pesky insects at a FREE class taught by Master Gardener and Western Cascade Fruit Society member Bill Horn. To arrange for additional free guidance, please contact signage regarding proper pruning techniques and tools are also located near the Curran Barn as well as by the Espalier Fence off the Grandview Drive entrance into the park.Ĭlick here to download the Student Volunteer Liability Form Seeds of Change – Pruning Apple Trees: How and When for both young and old(video online) WA Pruning Tree Fruit – The Basics – WSU Extension

Please carry all trimmings to the dumpsters.Īdopters are also encouraged to view pruning videos online including Carol O’Meara Apple Tree Pruning on Youtube. Recommended pruning tools include work gloves, hand pruners, loppers and hand saws. People are welcome to prune at their convenience AFTER receiving appropriate instructions. on the following Saturdays at the orchard: For more information, Pruning Dates – Trained volunteers and Master Gardeners are available to assist people at pruning dates held from 10 a.m.

Tree Adoptions are also now available for the general public. Volunteers are also needed for a variety of tasks at the Curran Apple Orchard Park including hanging tree tags, pruning (instruction and tools available) and hauling branches to the dumpsters. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting which is sponsored by CORE, the volunteer group dedicated to maintaining the Curran Apple Orchard Park.

UPP is located at 2708 Grandview Drive W. Master Gardener and professional arborist Robert Sweet will discuss proper pruning techniques as well as appropriate tools. Learn how to prune apple trees at a FREE pruning class on Thursday, January 26, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at The University Place Primary School Cafeteria.

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