Winter Fruit tree pruning and Orchard maintenance

Join us in the orchard to learn the key principles in winter 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 in the orchard in Begbrook Green open space.

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.

Activities not suitble for under 16's

Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities.

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

Meeting point

The Orchard is located in Begrook Green Openspace, The nearest postcode is BS16 What3words for the location is ///sprint.mess.stow

Google maps link is https: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XxDHNT71wonXSNYm8

Parking.

There is no car park at the park but on street parking is avaliable close by on five Acre Drive

Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site

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

If you are new to volunteering with us could you please fill in the following Volunteer form https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZg