Spend a day volunteering outside in one of Bristol’s beautiful community orchards. Join our Orchardist Janine to learn the key principles of summer pruning and orchard care, and help us keep the trees healthy through the summer.

We’ll be:

• doing summer pruning for tree health and structure
• weeding around the base of the trees to support their growth
• mulching – laying a protective covering around the base of the trees to help them stay hydrated
• repairing tree guards

You don’t need any previous experience or skills. We’ll take you through everything when you arrive and we’ll be on hand to support you throughout the day. Health and safety will be covered at the start of the session.

Meeting point

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

What3words location: ///wiser.soak.stable

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9ocpbVWHy3b7VMRDA

Please do not refer to the Eventbrite map or the map shown on this page for directions – it will not take you to the correct meeting place.

What to bring

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

• a packed lunch
• plenty of water
• sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy

Getting there

There is free onstreet park on Tormarton Cresent and the surrounding housing estate.

Toilets

Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site.

About Forest of Avon

At Forest of Avon, we work with volunteers, community groups and landowners to plant and care for trees across the West of England. We run tree planting and tree care days around the Avon region, helping trees and green spaces to thrive. To find out more about our work, go to: https://forestofavon.org.

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

If you are new to volunteering with us, please fill in our Vounteer Form once you’ve signed up. This will help us support you on the day: https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZg