The Orchard For All! Summer Apprenticeship Program will spend 6-weeks (100 hrs) learning about fundamental skills on how to properly maintain and harvest from fruit trees in urban areas. This program will provide knowledge on how to start and care for fruit trees in the Richmond area. Lessons will be hands on and include planting trees, harvesting, amending nutrients, proper pruning techniques and essential customer service skills.
We will also be covering topics like environmental justice, food justice, storytelling, and food sovereignty, while working alongside our staff to steward the land and cultivate resources for our community!
Application Requirements
*The program is open to ages 18-25 years old and will run Monday -Thursday from 9 am-1 pm from June 30, 2025 – August 8, 2025.
Applications open April 11, 2025 and close May 23, 2025