Join our community orchard care day at Lamplighters Open Space in Shirehampton, Bristol.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be helping to prune the young fruit trees at this lovely community orchard in Bristol. This is a key part of taking care of the orchard during the winter months. Our Orchardist Janine will provide a practical training in the techniques of fruit tree pruning, focusing on two and three-year-old apple and pear trees.

Booking

To book a space and find out more about the day, please go to the Forest of Avon Eventbrite page.

What to bring

We’ll provide all the tools and equipment you’ll need. Please bring:

• a packed lunch
• plenty of water
• warm clothing
• sturdy footwear
• a waterproof if it’s raining
• clothes you don’t mind getting muddy

Meeting point

We’ll be meeting in the orchard, which can be found at the following location:

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Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9WDN4nBVvRizkhnAA

How to contact us

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any access needs, please get in touch Janine Connor at janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org or on 07743932643.