"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is today"- Chinese proverb
The Open Orchard Project connects communities through fruits and the planting of fruit trees in public places. These trees provide free fruit to local residents and greenery to our urban environments. Open Orchard started in London, England but the idea is just as relevant elsewhere so we love to see Open Orchard groups start up and plant fruit trees on public land across many more cities.
The environmental effects of planting trees takes time. A newly planted tree will offer some extra pollination opportunities and absorb a small amount of carbon dioxide and additional rainwater that might have gone into drains, however year on year, these positive effects increase as the tree grows.
Since the fruit trees are planted on public land it is necessary to have buy-in from the local council, but for the project to really be sustainable, engaged communities need to act as the custodians of the trees. The project can give neighbours the opportunity to meet properly for the first time, while working towards a common goal with a sense of purpose. In many areas, especially urban ones, this can be very important. Even if neighburs move away from the area the trees will live for 20-30 years - and remain a shared connection and legacy.
The fruit harvested from the trees can provide the community with a new source of fresh food. It can be eaten raw or used to produce other products (which in years to come could be an opportunity for a social business).
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is today"- Chinese proverb
The Open Orchard Project connects communities through fruits and the planting of fruit trees in public places. These trees provide free fruit to local residents and greenery to our urban environments. Open Orchard started in London, England but the idea is just as relevant elsewhere so we love to see Open Orchard groups start up and plant fruit trees on public land across many more cities.
The environmental effects of planting trees takes time. A newly planted tree will offer some extra pollination opportunities and absorb a small amount of carbon dioxide and additional rainwater that might have gone into drains, however year on year, these positive effects increase as the tree grows.
Since the fruit trees are planted on public land it is necessary to have buy-in from the local council, but for the project to really be sustainable, engaged communities need to act as the custodians of the trees. The project can give neighbours the opportunity to meet properly for the first time, while working towards a common goal with a sense of purpose. In many areas, especially urban ones, this can be very important. Even if neighburs move away from the area the trees will live for 20-30 years - and remain a shared connection and legacy.
The fruit harvested from the trees can provide the community with a new source of fresh food. It can be eaten raw or used to produce other products (which in years to come could be an opportunity for a social business).
Here we have added the Florida king peach tree! And a few update photos on the orchard! Just ordered we have incoming 4 cold hardy kiwi plants- 1 ananasnaya, two kens red, and one male pollinator will keep you updated as summer blossoms happen!
these trees will give access to low income housing area of 1,000+ indigenous community members from elders to children and families. this will be a safe gathering space for locals thank you change x!
trees planted in 3 places 20 alder dr. in-between swamp and apartments and another on aspen ln. behind the local jones house feel free to collect from these listed sight during harvest season. thank you and enjoy to the locals!
We got a picture of an update meeting today! Reach out if there's more to do for us thank you change x!
I am writing to propose to the housing authority the final plan for the open orchard project.
There will be a total of 9 trees placed 15-20 feet away from each other located in between the swamp and brick projects childrens playground. The trees will only require a shovel and they are between 3-5 feet.
Included with these fruit trees is 2 years of tree service donated by red worm composting llc. 2 years is the average time to establish trees red worm composting services will include watering, trimming, clean up after harvest if necessary housing can reach out @5414294336 concerning anything with the open orchard trees. Also included with the fruit trees is a 1 year guarantee from the purchasing company fastgrowingtrees.com and A 15 gallon "gator" water/mulcher also $600.00 to spend on service products . All of this is sponsored and paid for by Amazon Web Services aka AWS in partnership with changex.
Please reach out with any questions @541-429-4336
Thank you for your support in bringing our community this resource!
(this is the final plan outline for tribal housing authority kim hughs is the contact person.)
ok so community sees this as a need the ctuir housing authority approved a site near homes. although public works department manager pross Picard @ 541-240-4160 will be meeting with me 8/15/22 @ 9am to meet at the site to pick the spot's then call 411 for gas line clearance. i will apply funds immediatly to the promised order below. all trees come with one year garantee and red worm composting llc will donate 2 years of tree care til establishment. every one listed below plus several tribal entities such as-
the local
- department of children and family services contact info is Dionne Bronson @ 541-
215-9990 icwa case manager
-ctuir tribal housing department Kim @541-276-7544
-yellowhawk community garden leanett minthorn @ 541-966-9830
-tribal public works manager Mr. picard @ 541-240-4160
along with many community member eager to there hands dirty! we want to thank you
for you time and consideration in our application!
ok so community sees this as a need the ctuir housing authority approved a site near homes. although public works department manager pross Picard @ 541-240-4160 will be meeting with me 8/15/22 @ 9am to meet at the site to pick the spot's then call 411 for gas line clearance. i will apply funds immediatly to the promised order below. all trees come with one year garantee and red worm composting llc will donate 2 years of tree care til establishment. every one listed below plus several tribal entities such as-
the local
- department of children and family services contact info is Dionne Bronson @ 541-
215-9990 icwa case manager
-ctuir tribal housing department Kim @541-276-7544
-yellowhawk community garden leanett minthorn @ 541-966-9830
-tribal public works manager Mr. picard @ 541-240-4160
along with many community member eager to there hands dirty! we want to thank you
for you time and consideration in our application!