Join us for the second session of our POPCORE urban orchardist training course at one of POP's most established and diverse orchard sites, at the FNC Learning Farm at 8th & Poplar.
10am - 1pm: POPCORE 2 WORKSHOP
Intro to holistic orchard management
Most common insect pests
Most common fungi and diseases
Most common animal pests
Organic/holistic spray options
Intro to beneficial insects and how to attract them
HANDS-ON Scouting and Identification of pests & diseases
HANDS-ON Application of management techniques including organic sprays
The POPCORE training course combines many elements of orchard stewardship, ecosystem design, and food uses that POP has learned over the past ten years. This four part series is intended to grow the knowledge, skillset, and self-reliance of our community orchard partners and volunteers, resulting in happier, healthier, and more productive community orchards.
Each workshop can be taken individually. Those completing all four classes over any two year period will receive POPCORE Urban Orchardist Certification!
Space is limited, pre-registration required!
FNC Learning Farm @ 8th & Poplar
811 Poplar St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
United States
Event Fee(s) | |
General Public | $30.00 |
Bartram's Garden members | $20.00 |
POP Partners & Volunteers Full Price | $20.00 |
POP Partners & Volunteers Sliding Scale | $10.00 |
POPCORE Sponsor | $50.00 |
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