Volunteer
Opportunities
The Curran Apple Orchard has a multitude of volunteer opportunities.
We have something for everyone…whether it is a one time task or ongoing project.
Everyone is welcome! Community service hours available.
CURRAN APPLE ORCHARD 2023 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Help take care of the Curran Apple Orchard Park… AND earn community service hours!
January-May
January-late March
February-April
May
June
May-September
July-September
Late August
*Hang Tree Adopter signs in designated trees
*PRUNING TEAMS – We will provide tools and train you to prune trees. Raingear, work gloves and boots recommended. Pruning parties are scheduled on the following Saturdays from 10am-1pm:
Feb 4 and 18, March 4 and 18. Contact us to arrange other dates and times.
*Branch Removal – Drag branches to the dumpster at pruning parties or times convenient to you.
*INSECT TRAPS – Saturday, May 6, 9am to noon. Construct and hang insect traps.
*Thinning – Sat, June 10 from 10am to noon or at your convenience. Remove excess fruit from trees.
*Insect monitoring – Help monitor insect traps within 16 trees twice a month from May through September. Done at your convenience.
*Windfall Pick up – Help reduce future insect infestation by raking up windfalls and placing them in the dumpsters.
*Annual Cider Squeeze – Sunday, August 27, 2023. Several opportunities for set up, running the squeeze and takedown.
Sign up for volunteer opportunities by contacting curranappleorchard@gmail.com
Volunteers under 18 must provide a signed Parent Liability Waiver before volunteering.