Community Orchard
”When I was born on Bond Street in 1935, Oakville was a picturesque little village overlooking Lake Ontario and extending from roughly Brant Street in the West and Gloucester in the East and Queen Elizabeth Highway to the north. Our home overlooked a beautiful cherry orchard bordered by a magnificent perennial garden that was breathtakingly beautiful.” Excerpt from Midge Philbrook

Oakville and Bronte were once home to abundant and prolific orchards. We have heard the names of once vibrant local orchards like Fisher and Triller. Now there are only a few trees that remain as reminders to those days and we depend on imported fruit and nuts more and more.

This project plans to reconnect Halton residents with growing their own food by establishing one or more community fruit and nut orchards within Halton. The orchards would be planted on public/donated land and will be maintained and harvested primarily by volunteers. The harvest will be split between harvesters, donors and food banks.

This model is based on successful community projects across Ontario and abroad including the Ben Nobleman Community Orchard in Toronto

If you are interested in volunteering or dedicating one or more fruit trees as a tribute, please contact.
Jennifer McPherson, Project Coordinator
foodinhalton@gmail.com
tel. 905.691.6510

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Other interesting links to Community Orchard Projects:

Seattle to Build Nation's First Food Forest - February 21, 2012