by Madison Harasek, Volunteer Coordinator Intern On Saturday, February 27th, City Fruit had our first volunteer event of 2021, and it could not have gone better! Five incredible CityContinue reading “Our First Volunteer Event of 2021: A Winter Pruning at Piper’s”
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What’s the value of our fruit? The answer depends on YOU
What’s the value of fruit? Our fruit. Fruit grown in our city, on the trees that are part of our urban canopy, growing in our public orchards and neighbors’ backyards.Continue reading “What’s the value of our fruit? The answer depends on YOU”
Giving Tuesday: Help us protect our Seattle harvest
Our harvest season is a continual reminder of our city’s abundance and generosity. In these unprecedented times, our community, volunteers and staff continued our work to protect the harvest, andContinue reading “Giving Tuesday: Help us protect our Seattle harvest”
Update from the orchards: winter moth prevention
Even though there is no fruit left on the trees, City Fruit is still busy working in the orchards in preparation for next year’s harvest. This month, we are hostingContinue reading “Update from the orchards: winter moth prevention”
Orchard Work Parties are back! Plus, meet our new team member: Tiare
One of the most asked questions at City Fruit over the last several months was, “can I volunteer”? We heard you. Loud and clear. This year has been an undeniablyContinue reading “Orchard Work Parties are back! Plus, meet our new team member: Tiare”
Help wanted: Seattles Historic Orchard Project
We often like to brag that Seattle is one of the few major urban cities in the US that still has an extensive network of orchards that include precious heirloomContinue reading “Help wanted: Seattles Historic Orchard Project”
Meet City Fruit’s new Executive Director: Annie Nguyen
Dear City Fruit member and supporter, First, thank you for allowing me to serve you and this organization. As a volunteer, donor, tree owner or steward, orchard advocate, and moreContinue reading “Meet City Fruit’s new Executive Director: Annie Nguyen”
Fund the 2020 Great Seattle Fruit Harvest
This is a big week for us at City Fruit. Did you know that it’s National Volunteer Week? We love our amazing volunteers who help maintain Seattle’s public orchards!Continue reading “Fund the 2020 Great Seattle Fruit Harvest”
A new year, a new decade, and a new chapter for City Fruit
Earlier this month, we said goodbye to Carrie Ferrence, our fearless leader and City Fruit Executive Director for the last 3 years. We are immensely grateful for her leadership, perseverance, andContinue reading “A new year, a new decade, and a new chapter for City Fruit”
May Tree Care Newsletter
Codling moth trapped May 14 in Mount Baker neighborhood – it’s time to take action! The first adult coding moths of the year have been spotted. This means thatContinue reading “May Tree Care Newsletter”