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Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Beeman Calls City Fruit His Wellness Plan

City Fruit is my wellness plan The rewards of volunteering at City Fruit go both ways, reflects Dave Beeman, recipient of the (2014) Gail Savina Outstanding Service Award. Dave describesContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Beeman Calls City Fruit His Wellness Plan”

City Fruit Honors Two Volunteers

On Friday, May 30, City Fruit celebrated founder Gail Savina on her last day as executive director. In honor of her work and dedication to the urban harvest, the CityContinue reading “City Fruit Honors Two Volunteers”

Summer Bliss in the Urban Orchard

Having just moved to Seattle from the Midwest in December to join City Fruit, I’ve yet to experience a true Pacific Northwest summer. In fact, many times when I talk toContinue reading “Summer Bliss in the Urban Orchard”

Welcome Yoga Behind Bars!

Meet our office-mates at El Centro–Yoga Behind Bars Like City Fruit, this amazing organization is working in the Puget Sound area to make our community a more just and pleasantContinue reading “Welcome Yoga Behind Bars!”

New to Fruit Tree Series – Kate & Andrew Plant a Fruit Tree

This past weekend, I planted my first fruit tree! Having just landed in the Greenwood neighborhood, one of the five areas where City Fruit harvests delicious pears, apples, plums, andContinue reading “New to Fruit Tree Series – Kate & Andrew Plant a Fruit Tree”

Peaches in Seattle?

This article was originally posted April 28, 2014 by Patrick Mann to the Brandon Triangle Orchard blog. Brandon Triangle Orchard is one of the sites lovingly cared for by UrbanContinue reading “Peaches in Seattle?”

Eat for Equity Seattle

Looking for a way to spice up Sunday brunch? On April 27th, why not dine to support immigrant and workers’ rights? Eat for Equity Seattle organizes community feasts for aContinue reading “Eat for Equity Seattle”

Announcing Our New Master Fruit Tree Steward Program

Fruit trees remind us of our agricultural past and continue to be an important community resource. To date, City Fruit has harvested more than 50,000 pounds of fruit from residential treesContinue reading “Announcing Our New Master Fruit Tree Steward Program”

MLK Day of Service

Martin Luther King, Jr. proclaimed, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Realizing the importance of serving others, City Fruit coordinated over fifteen newContinue reading “MLK Day of Service”

City Fruit Welcomes Melanie Peters!

Greetings City Fruit Supporters, My name is Melanie Peters, the new AmeriCorps VISTA at City Fruit. I’m part of Rotary First Harvest’s “Harvest Against Hunger” program that has connected farmers,Continue reading “City Fruit Welcomes Melanie Peters!”