Wild Apple Tree Pruning Workshop at Heald Tract

Date:
Friday, February 21, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Wilton Town Hall & Heald Tract
42 Main Street
Wilton, NH 03086
Apple Pruning Workshop information 2025
 
Releasing and pruning wild apple trees can keep them healthy and result in greater fruit production for use by a wide variety of wildlife. This basic introduction to releasing and pruning wild apple trees will be led by Nigel Manley, Senior Outeach Manager of The Rocks.
Manley has been pruning apple trees for over 30 years and this outdoor workshop will show how to make a pruning cut, how much to take off a tree and “just where to start.” “It is often difficult to simply see how to start in the pruning process” says Manley.

This pruning demonstration is designed to build up courage for beginning pruner. Manley will bring pruning equipment for attendees to try out as well as teaching some of the basic ideas of pruning apple trees and safety while doing so.

This program will be held both indoor and outdoors, where participants are encouraged to try out demonstrated techniques on the property's fruit trees. Warm layers, gloves, winter footwear, and boot traction are highly recommended.

The morning will be in the classroom, with a break for lunch, and then heading outdoors to apply classroom learning to the old orchard.

REGISTER: This workshop is free for Forest Society members and volunteer land stewards, $20 for not-yet-members. Pre-registration is required. No experience required. Register via the link below.

(Registration will close on Feb 19. or when the spaces have been filled. Not yet a member or not sure if you've renewed your membership? Sign up for a membership here, starting at only $45/year, and receive future discounts, or contact tripley@forestsociety.org with questions.)