Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Jul 10, 2013
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Thu, 6:30pm–8:00pm
1 class, Jul 18–Jul 18
With David Tracey
Britannia Community Centre
1661 Napier Street, Onsite
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Age 18 and up
Gardening and ecology
$15.00
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Help your trees produce better crops through summer pruning. We'll discuss the art and science of shaping trees to increase fruit size, colour and taste. Led by Tree City Executive Director David Tracey, this workshop offers a hands-on look into techniques that have been used for generations to enhance fruiting in apples, pears and plums. Meet outside at the Britannia GardenPlease purchase a Britannia Membership to register for this program. Call 604-718-5800 X 2 for further information. 45501.301BR |
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(This is not an official TreeKeepers event so registration must be done through the Britannia Community Centre.)
All Trees Sold
May 05, 2013
We have reached our target of trees scheduled for distribution in Spring 2013 so online orders are now shut down...thank you to everyone who ordered a tree and has agreed to work with us as we monitor their growth in the future.
For those unable to get a tree...please stay in touch as we expand the program with a bigger and wider tree distribution next year. We're also continuing our Citizen Forester training for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer steward of the urban forest. And we're still looking at hosting some tree-mendous events later this year.
Citizen Forester Registration Opens
Apr 10, 2013
Citizen Forester registration is now open. Apply today (spaces are limited) to learn how to plant and care for the urban forest. Those who attend all three two-hour courses earn the designation Citizen Forester. More info on the Citizen Forester page here. Apply via email to the Contact Page here.
New Food Ideas
Mar 27, 2013
Our Park Board partners in arboriculture have been experimenting with new food sources that could do well in Vancouver. Here's a report from City arborist and expert Bill Stephen on their look into Korean pine...think pine nuts, yummmmm. Here's a link to the post in the always readable City Farmer website.
Tree Care Workshop
Feb 27, 2013
Please join us this upcoming Saturday, March 2 from 1 - 3 PM. We will have David Tracey with us, an environmental designer and tree specialist, to demonstrate tree pruning and spring tree care techniques. We will learn about preparing and amending the soil with natural and organic products to ensure fruit trees grow healthy and are fruitful.
The workshop will be at our teaching orchard at 2732 Horley Street. This workshop is free of charge, and will be useful to anyone with a tree in their yard, or is interested in planting one. Feel free to bring friends, and a pair of garden gloves if you have one!
RSVP with Stephanie at [email protected]
More information available from the Renfrew Collingwood Food Security Institute.
Directions here.
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Feb 15, 2013
The Edible Garden Project in North Vancouver is hosting a Pruning 101 workshop led by David Tracey. The workshop will teach the basics on pruning backyard fruit trees. It will be held on Sunday, February 17, from 10am-11:30am at Queen Mary Community Garden on Keith Road. It's an outdoor workshop so dress for the weather. Registration is required. Check the Edible Garden Project website for details, or just sign up here.
Vancouver Foundation and City Announce Greenest City 2012 Community Grants
Feb 09, 2013
The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Foundation announced the winners of the Greenest City Community Grants for 2012 and we're among them!
Actually we heard the good news a few weeks ago and have been working diligently on TreeKeepers as a partner with the city already but we're still excited to be included with such a great selection of community leaders.
Thank you to Mayor Gregor Robertson and Vancouver's Greenest City team and to the Vancouver Foundation.
Greenest City Fund Update
Feb 06, 2013
A Greenest City Fund program update will be presented to City Council on Tuesday, Feb 12th, 9:30am. Presentation will take place at City Hall, in Council Chambers on the 3rd floor.
Be a TreeKeeper
Jan 16, 2013
We're now finalizing dates and places to distribute the first trees in the TreeKeeper program this Spring. We'll be testing various methods in six pilot neighbourhoods. Stay tuned and check back in if you live in one of the following areas: Renfrew Collingwood, Marpole, Mount Pleasant, Grandview Woodland, Downtown Eastside/Eastern Core or the West End.