Orchard Design: Guide and Workshop
POPCORE (POP Community Orchard Resilience Education) organizes many elements of orchard stewardship, ecosystem design, and harvest uses that POP has learned over the years, synthesized in… Read More

POP has planted orchards with a diverse range of community-based organizations throughout Philadelphia.

A collection of handouts, curriculum, recipes, links and other resources to support community orchards.

Join us at community events including plantings, work days, workshops, and harvest festivals across the city.
About Philadelphia Orchard Project
POP works with community-based groups and volunteers to plan and plant orchards filled with useful and edible plants in formerly vacant lots, community gardens, schoolyards, and other spaces, primarily in low-wealth neighborhoods where people have limited access to fresh fruit. We provide orchard design assistance, plant materials, and training in orchard care. Community organizations own, maintain, and harvest the orchards, expanding community-based food production, environmental benefits, and opportunities for nature education.
POPCORE (POP Community Orchard Resilience Education) organizes many elements of orchard stewardship, ecosystem design, and harvest uses that POP has learned over the years, synthesized in… Read More
The native herb row resides next to our stone fruit row. Left photo all green understory waking up in May. Right photo Monarda and Echinacea… Read More
We’re reaching out with some big news as we enter a new phase of growth for POP. After years of growing this work together and… Read More