2025 Advanced Tree Steward: Community Orchards and Food Forests Webinar and Summer Pruning Workshop

INDIANA – Do you want to start a new food forest or community orchard? Would you like to learn more about fruit trees? Looking for more learning opportunities as a Tree Steward?

The Division of Forestry recommends watching this recorded webinar, “Bringing Community Orchards and Food Forests to YOUR Community.” 

This webinar discusses the design, maintenance, and community engagement of community orchards and food forests. Unity Gardens, Bloomington Community Orchard, and the Common Orchard Project are among the panelists.

The recording with Josh David, Chris Smyth, and Katie Lane is available on the DNR YouTube page.

Unity Gardens in South Bend is hosting an additional summer fruit tree pruning workshop as a hands-on learning opportunity to pair with the webinar. 

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop: June 9, 5:30-7 p.m. ET at Unity Garden Main Campus 3701 Prast Blvd, South Bend.

Additional details and the link to register can be found here.