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Community Fruit Orchard Project 

Community Fruit Orchard 

May 2025 Post: 

Fruit Orchard has been planted! 

In partnership with Mountain Provisions Cooperative , Rim of the World Recreation and Park District, and Fallen Fruit this center will serve as an educational hub & seasonal food resource, supporting community resilience & sustainability. The orchard features over a dozen fruit-bearing trees & shrubs, providing hands on learning about environmental stewardship in our unique microclimate.

We’ve planted 25 trees, including apple, Asian pears, cherries, and plums, with figs, pomegranates, and persimmons to come-

Bringing our community orchard to nearly 30 trees for all to enjoy

Mark your calendars for our community dedication & Summer Solstice celebration on June 22, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00pm.

Two people planting a tree near a pavilion, with garden tools and soil visible.
Three people outdoors holding gardening tools, smiling in a sunny park setting.
Two people working outside, one shoveling dirt, the other holding a bag of garden soil, surrounded by trees.
Young tree planted in a park, surrounded by rocks with people, grass, and trees in the background.
Three people planting a tree in a sunny park, surrounded by trees and using shovels.
Six people with gardening tools standing near a newly planted tree in a park.
People planting trees in a park; a woman kneels by a newly planted tree.
A person in a green sweater holds a metal rod outdoors, surrounded by trees.
Two people planting a small tree outdoors, surrounded by soil, with trees and a car in the background.
Two people planting a tree near a pavilion, with garden tools and soil visible.
Three people outdoors holding gardening tools, smiling in a sunny park setting.
Two people working outside, one shoveling dirt, the other holding a bag of garden soil, surrounded by trees.
Young tree planted in a park, surrounded by rocks with people, grass, and trees in the background.
Three people planting a tree in a sunny park, surrounded by trees and using shovels.
Six people with gardening tools standing near a newly planted tree in a park.
People planting trees in a park; a woman kneels by a newly planted tree.
A person in a green sweater holds a metal rod outdoors, surrounded by trees.
Two people planting a small tree outdoors, surrounded by soil, with trees and a car in the background.

 

March 2025 Post: 

Growing Together: A Community Fruit Orchard Project for Sustainability and Education

A person picking an apple from a tree, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Picking apples growing on a tree. 

In Twin Peaks Rotary Centennial Park, the Park District is in the initial phase of planting a public fruit tree orchard near the Twin Peaks Community Garden as part of an innovative educational project. This initiative is designed to empower the local mountain community by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to grow their own food, cultivate their gardens, and become more self-sufficient. The public fruit tree orchard will also serve as a hands-on learning space, offering seasonal programming such as expert-led bare root fruit tree planting, seasonal pruning and fertilizing, and  jam-making workshops. These activities will help the community have access to expert knowledge about growing and preserving food, fostering a deeper connection to their environment and our mountain community. 

A selection of fruit-bearing trees will be planted in the park, adjacent to a community garden. This strategic planting aims to create a thriving ecosystem where local residents can actively engage in environmental stewardship, learning the importance of nurturing the land and understanding the entire cycle of food production—starting from seed, moving through growth, and ultimately to the table. 

What types of fruit trees grow in a forest and what trees will be planted in our community orchard? 

Now, as the project moves forward, we need your input on what types of trees to plant in this community park. Below, you’ll find a variety of fruit trees that can thrive in the local mountain environment. Your feedback will help us select the most suitable species for the orchard, ensuring that the project is both educational and sustainable for years to come.

Together, we can create a vibrant and thriving space that benefits the entire community, promotes food security, and fosters a deeper appreciation for nature and the process of growing food.

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