Volunteer in the Historic Orchard with UC Master Gardeners!
About
The Historic Orchard is a 3.3‑acre site planted in 1994 and located in Guadalupe Gardens just south of Taylor Street, adjacent to the Heritage Rose Garden and River Park trails. In the 1930s and ’40s almost everyone who lived here was engaged in the business of fruit production: growing, picking, packing, canning, selling, or otherwise supporting the industry. Today, with very few orchards remaining, this is a place where adults and children can come to experience a piece of local history. Fruit harvested from the Historic Orchard is donated to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and local shelters. Help us maintain the River Park's Historic Orchard including: - tree planting and pruning - disease diagnosis and treatment - sun scald prevention painting - sheet mulching - experimenting with different types of irrigation or ground cover - grafting for improved pollination Chaperones are required for those age 15 and younger. School groups or corporate teams must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@grpg.org to schedule events. Register HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdqazhQbOFWsEtM8bzH4T0d4ChEQwjwgeWCi2W9aPcMwkHyg/viewform. Please note this event may cancel in the case of inclement weather. Restrooms are available at the Rotary PlayGarden and will require staff assistance. Address for Parking: 438 Coleman Ave. Jose, CA 95110 Meeting Location: Historic Orchard (Refer to registration form for map) Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring Dates: Every Wednesday.
