Friends of Piper's Orchard

07/24/2026

HEADS UP! August 15th 2026 at 10 AM:
Summer pruning 'workshop' in Piper's Orchard with Ingela Wanerstrand and our sibling org Seattle Fruit Tree Society. It's a mixer!

06/05/2026

Celebrity appearance by Don Ricks today!

06/02/2026

Friday June 5th from 9-11 AM come on down and help with netting and thinning the fruit!

04/11/2026

Join Friends of Piper's Orchard on Saturday April 18th from 10 to noon as we prepare the ground for mulching. Come and get dirty! 🌎 It's part of Carkeek's Earth Day:
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Earth Day Activities at Carkeek Park on April 18th - meet at the Carkeek Admin Building on your right near the entrance to the park to sign in and learn about all the areas you can volunteer. Weeding, mulching, trail work, and garbage clean up - you can also go help feed the baby salmon :-)

03/23/2026

Did you know there are three ways to reach the orchard? Try them all!

01/28/2026

Join us for more winter pruning! Two shifts:

Sunday, February 1st 9AM - 11AM
Sunday, February 1st 11AM - 1PM

Bring gloves and tools if you have them. Experience not required. Wear practical shoes or boots, the orchard is slippery!

Questions? [email protected]

01/14/2026

Join us if you can for winter pruning this Sunday, January 18th, 2026. We are offering two shifts:

Sunday, January 18th 9AM - 11AM
Sunday, January 18th 11AM - 1PM

Yes of course you can do both! Bring gloves and tools if you have them (saws, loppers). Safety glasses not a bad idea either. Experience not required.

(There will be at least one more pruning party in the coming weeks.)

01/11/2026

If you want to help with 2026 winter pruning, just say so! Send an email to [email protected] today, don't delay!

12/25/2025

Don Ricks here from Wenatchee. Congrats to Jim Walseth and crew for a very successful Harvest Fest this year. The Piper's orchard is by far the oldest and most interesting orchard in the Seattle area, tucked away inconspicuously in this metropolitan area. As 2026 unfolds, think about visiting and watch the seasons progress. Best to all. And it is so good to see the tradition of volunteer help continue this legacy as well.