2026 Events at the Orchard

 

January - March 

• Pruning branches:

  • January 31

  • February 7 and 21

  • March 7, 21, and 28

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April

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May

• Hang insect traps in CORE designated trees (early May)

• Fruit thinning (late May)

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June

• Fruit thinning (early June)

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July

• Summer Concerts in the Park (to be announced)

• Windfall pick up (as needed)

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August

• Summer Concerts in the Park (to be announced)

• Tree taping and hang "Do Not Pick" signs (early August)

• Windfall pick up (as needed)

• Harvesting apples (variety dependent)​

 

August 22, 2026

• Annual Cider Squeeze

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August 30, 2026

• Community Harvest Day

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September

• Windfall pick up (as needed)

• Harvesting apples (variety dependent)

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October

• Windfall pick up (as needed)

• Harvesting apples (variety dependent)

• Remove tape and "Do Not Pick" signs (at the latest)

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November

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December

• 2027 orchard brochures are sent out to tree adopters

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