Community Orchard Workday: Fruit Tree Pruning

Join the Forest of Avon in this community orchard for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care.

Janine from the Forest of Avon , will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in the community orchard in Valley Walk Open Space, Bristol.

Please do not refer to the eventbrite map for exact directions. Follow the links below.

Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning, and practical techniques in how to affectively prune apple and pear trees.

The day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provison will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session.

No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting muddy, a packed lunch and plenty of water.

The orchard is located in the Valley Walk Green Space, Hartcliffe, Bristol BS13 0AF.

The What3words location is ///grants.hung.sketch

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/26Ck4Gx8Le2vTHAZ8

Parking:

There is no carpark on site. There is onstreet parking avaliable close by.

Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site, although there is a large Morrisons nearby.

If you have any specific access needs then please get in touch.

If you have any questions prior to the event contact Janine on:

janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org or call 07743932643

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