portland fruit tree project
06-05-13. Spring Tree Care: Pest & Disease Management and Fruit Thinning Workshop
Portland Fruit Tree Project
Spring Tree Care: Pest & Disease Management and Fruit Thinning
(hands-on workshop)
Wednesday June 5th, 5:30pm - 8:30 pm
SW Portland, Maplewood neighborhood
In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of springtime pest and disease assesment and fruit thinning to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of pests and diseases commonly found in the Portland area as well as the importance and how-to of fruit thinning.
About the instructor:
Heidi Noordijk studied horticulture at Michigan State University and Cornell University - specializing in pomology (tree fruits). Heidi has participated in research projects involving apple tree physiology, berry production, and tree fruit entomology. Heidi has also worked on various orchards and farms in the PNW and east coast.Heidi currently works for OSU's Small Farms program.
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
This workshop is free of charge (though contributions are gladly accepted) for tree owners who have registered fruit trees with us. Otherwise, please contribute the standard workshop fee of $25. Sliding scale options are provided for those who feel unable to contribute at that level. In addition, a limited amount of full scholarships and work-trade scholarships are available.
This workshop will be hosted by one of our registered tree owners in SW Portland, Maplewood neighborhood. Exact location details will be provided after you sign up.
| Workshop Contribution Level | |
| Standard Workshop Fee - Level 1 | $ 25.00 |
| Sliding Scale - Level 2 | $ 20.00 |
| Sliding Scale - Level 3 | $ 15.00 |
| Full Scholarship / Work-Trade | $ 0.00 |
| PFTP Registered Tree Owner | $ 0.00 |
