POP Fire Cider and Eldeberry Syrup workshops!

[Phil Forsyth]

Philly Orchardists,

Check out our events email below for more info about our upcoming First Thursday workshops at the POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands.  Nyambi Royster is sharing about how to make Fire Cider on 8/5 and Alyssa Schimmel about making Elderberry Syrup on 9/2. 

Please also save the date for POP's annual Orchard Celebration on 9/23 (virtual) and 9/25 (open house @ Woodlands).  More info on all upcoming events below! 

Phil Forsyth, Co-Executive Director

Philadelphia Orchard Project

www.phillyorchards.org

215-724-1247

Pronouns: he/him

"65 community orchards, 1472 fruit trees, and growing!"

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Volunteer, Learn and Celebrate with POP!

As always, we welcome you to join in a variety of upcoming events and opportunities, including ongoing orchard work days, workshops, and POP's annual Orchard Celebration just announced for September 23rd and 25th!

Fire Cider Workshop!   POP Learning Orchard @ The Woodlands Thursday, August 5th @ 5:30 PM Join Nyambi Royster from Nyambi's Naturals for this highly interactive workshop. Fire Cider is a must have for the cold and flu season! Learn how to use food as medicine. Make this zesty oxymel with powerful ingredients right from your pantry and garden! Pre-registration requested, rain date is August 19th.   RSVP/MORE INFO

Elderberry Syrup Workshop! POP Learning Orchard @ The Woodlands September 2nd @ 5:30 PM Join Alyssa Schimmel, former POP Education Director, and teacher of Awbury Arboretum's Wild Wisdom and Many Hands Garden & Apothecary for a hands-on, take-home class on immune-boosting elderberry syrup! Pre-registration is required.  RSVP/MORE INFO

August Orchard Work Days

POP has updated its safety guidelines for in-person events, and we still strongly encourage pre-registration but mask use is no longer required outdoors for fully vaccinated people. At most events, POP and volunteers will help partners complete tasks in the monthly orchard task list. See all available events on the POP Events Page!

Tuesdays @ POP Learning Orchard Every Tues, 9:30-12:00  4000 Woodland Ave RSVP First Wednesdays @ Cobbs Creek Wed 8/4, 3:30-5:30 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy RSVP Penn Park Orchard hu 8/4, 2pm- 4:30 UPenn Campus RSVP

2nd Saturdays @ Bartram's Garden Sat 8/14, 9:30-12:00  5400 Lindbergh Blvd, West Philly RSVP FNC Learning Farm Thu 8/19 @ 9:30-12:00 811 Poplar St, North Philly RSVP

Join POP for this year's online program celebrating community orchards!   We will share: a welcome and overview of the organization; a tour of the POP Learning Orchard at the Woodlands; recognition of this year's recipients of the Golden Persimmon award (recognizing the contributions of Lead Orchard Volunteers) and Purple Fig award (recognizing Meei Ling Ng from the Union Baptist Church Garden of Eden, who was recently featured in the Inquirer); remarks from State Representative Rick Krajewski; and updates from community orchard partners across the city. Free to attend with sliding-scale tickets available, and a suggested donation of $10. Sign up in advance to receive the video link for this event; log-in details will be sent the week of the event.   RSVP

Open House Celebration @ POP Learning Orchard Saturday, September 25 @ 11am to 2pm   Join us for an open house at the POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands with POP's staff, board, and volunteers. Maps and programs will be available for a self-guided tour, or you can choose to walk through the space with a POP team member. Learn more about our plans for the future at this space and see what's been growing so far! Free to attend but donations according to your ability to give are appreciated! Limited tickets are available at the $60 level-- these come with an orchard-inspired print signed by this year's Purple Fig honoree Meei Ling Ng (photo above!)   TICKETS/MORE INFO

Philadelphia Orchard Project 4000 Woodland Ave C/O The Woodlands Philadelphia, PA 19104