Got Fruit Trees? Put Them to Work!

Got fruit trees, but don't want the fruit? Don't just let it rot on the vine, or on the sidewalk. Slow Food Denver, in conjunction with Denver Yard Harvest and History Colorado, have created a program to harvest and preserve the fruit, then donate a portion to Project Angel Heart. Homeowners register their yard, and volunteers harvest. Sign up and get details at yardharvest.org.

Gleaning of Denver Project Needs Volunteers

Sign up for the Gleaning of Denver project to pick Denver’s unharvested fruit and learn how to process it, thanks to History Colorado and Slow Food Denver. Many of Denver’s fruit trees and vines were planted by original home owners, and the project is a fun way to learn Denver history and eat local. This season’s grape harvest will take place in late August or early September. Volunteer pickers will process the harvest in Project Angel Heart’s kitchen, which receives a portion of the bounty. $15 per person. Registration/info: 303-866-4686. More info here.