Get your boots on and your shovel arms ready and come join us for Welland Orchard Dig-a-thon 2024! We will be working together to dig a trench for the foundation of a drainage project through the lower section of Welland Orchard. This project will make a big difference for the health of our heritage apple … Continued

Come and help out with some general care and maintenance of Welland Orchard. Tasking we will be working on may include weeding our pollinator gardens, spreading compost, mulching with wood chips to support tree health, managing invasive species, raking leaves and more. Bring a water bottle and please come prepared for the weather as we … Continued

Work party has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.

Come and help out with some general care and maintenance of Welland Orchard. Tasking we will be working on may include weeding our pollinator gardens, spreading compost, mulching with wood chips to support tree health, managing invasive species, raking leaves and more. Bring a water bottle and please come prepared for the weather as we … Continued

Come and help out with some general care and maintenance of Welland Orchard. Tasking we will be working on may include weeding our pollinator gardens, spreading compost, mulching with wood chips to support tree health, managing invasive species, raking leaves and more. Bring a water bottle and please come prepared for the weather as we … Continued

At this work party we are going to be digging a small swale directly about the gravel pathway running though the orchard to help direct the water, and reduce the pathway below washing out. This project is going to be the start of a number of projects happening at Welland this year to help improve … Continued

At this work party we will be planting some native shrubs and perennials in the garden area near the entrance to the Galloping Goose bike pathway, to help reestablish this area and create some screening around the outhouse, as well as increase habitat for our pollinators. Warm drinks and snacks are available at every work … Continued

We know that taking shears to your favourite fruit tree can be intimidating, however proper pruning is essential to maintaining tree health and ensuring a good harvest for years to come. This workshop will cover the basics of pruning and provide a live demonstration on one of the many fruit trees in the orchard. You’ll … Continued

Come lend a hand with some much needed pathway maintenance at Welland Orchard and help out with spreading some fresh screenings over the main gravel pathway. Warm drinks and snacks as well as all tools will be available. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be out rain or shine! You can sign … Continued

Come help move some of our apple trees that have been growing in the on site nursery into their new homes in the lower apple cordon. Warm drinks and snacks as well as all tools will be available. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be out rain or shine! You can sign … Continued

Come out to Welland Orchard and learn about organic and holistic techniques for managing common fruit tree pests and diseases Fruit trees can be host to a wide range of pests and diseases and it can be challenging to know what is happening to your fruit tree and what you can do about it! Join … Continued

At this work party we will be working on renovating our little fruit tree nursery, including removing many of the older trees in the nursery for replanting elsewhere and sheet mulching the nursery to prepare it for new plants. Warm drinks and snacks as well as all tools will be available. Please come dressed for … Continued