Connect with your community, immerse yourself in nature, and contribute to a good cause at an apple harvest in a beautiful orchard.

Feel good while you do good: join us for an apple harvest in a beautiful London orchard.

Being in nature boosts wellbeing, reduces stress, and encourages mindfulness.

Combine this with the feel-good factor of helping your community and making new friends, and you’ve got a great day!

On this one-day workshop you will:

Connect with like-minded people in a stunning traditional orchard

Enjoy the benefits of being in nature, and working together to make a difference

Learn about orchards, and how you can take positive action in creating a better world.

Taste some delicious heritage varieties - ones you don't get to see in the supermarket.

Making an impact

The apples you help pick won’t go to waste. They will be shared with another local community orchard at Horsenden Farm Community Apple Day — supporting the sharing of resources, abundance and community spirit.

By joining the harvest, you are helping to care for these trees, reduce food waste and ensure their fruit can be enjoyed by more people. It’s a simple act that supports both people and nature to flourish in our city.

And there is another important impact too. By being here, enjoying and valuing this orchard, you are helping to protect it. A well-used, well-loved community space is a space worth fighting for — helping to secure its future and protect it from development.

It’s useful to know…

Harvesting will involve walking on uneven ground, reaching into trees, and lifting crates.

Outdoors, so wear suitable clothing. Be prepared for sun, wind, or rain.

Please bring LOTS of water to drink, especially if it’s a hot day!

BYO lunch to enjoy together under the trees. Snacks and refreshments provided

This is a FREE event with an optional donation at checkout

How to get there:

We will meet at the entrance of St. Joseph's flats on Lawrence Street shortly before the event starts and walk over to the orchard together.

Please let us know in advance if you are unable to make it, spaces are limited and we need all the apple-picking power we can get.

Contact elizabeth@theorchardproject.org.uk with any questions or concerns.

All photos by Cal Holland.

Description supplied by the event organiser.