Learn How to Prune Fruit Trees While Helping Us Steward Boyce Hill
February 15, 2025
Boyce Hill is a 93 acre tract of land owned by the town of Fayston that is open for the public to enjoy. It is full of trails and beautiful mountain views. It also includes the remnants of an old apple orchard that needs some attention. As this is the best time of year to prune apple trees, the Boyce Hill Committee has invited local landscape designer, Rachel Grigorian of Clark Brook Designs to lead a 90-minute pruning class for a group of supporters on Saturday, February 15th at 1:00 PM. Participants will learn how to care for trees to maximize their fruit production and health while helping the town with this important stewardship project. While we work, participants can also learn about the property and the long-term management of this unique tract of land that features expansive views of both the Green Mountains and the Northfield Range. At the end of the workshop, participants will be emailed a PDF summary of the methods learned.
Participants should bring any pruning tools they have, such as loppers, and small pull saws or folding saws, as limited loaner tools will be available. Ladders are also needed.
To register, please visit https://forms.gle/D7PxxdX1Zfuib1TD8 or call Harvey Blake at 802-279-4751. A suggested donation of $40 per person will help support the property and its ongoing stewardship needs.
Boyce Hill is located at the top of Boyce Road in N. Fayston. PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING IS VERY LIMITED. Snowshoes will be helpful if we get some more snow!
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