Get Involved

with the Wasatch Back Fruit Tree Project

We're interested in the apple and peach trees in your backyard and neighborhood

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The goal of the Wasatch Back Fruit Tree Project is to aggregate information on the apple and peach trees that community members are successfully growing. To accomplish this, we're enlisting the help of you apple and peach growers to report on the bloom and harvest timing of your trees. It's simple, and the combined information is powerful! See the steps below for how you (and your neighbor, your friend, your friend's friend) can participate.

1

Have an Apple or Peach Tree

You'll either need to be growing an apple or peach tree, OR be a steward for some trees, to participate. What's a tree steward? Maybe a neighbor or friend has a tree but is not interested in participating. Sometimes there are old apple trees in public spaces or abandoned lots. ALWAYS RECEIVE PERMISSION if the tree is not yours, but once that permission is granted (preferably in writing), we want and need your help!
2

Get Tags for Your Trees

We have physical tags that we'll be handing out for all trees included in the project. Come to our orientation meetings to learn more about the project, the procedure, ask any questions, and get your tags! OR contact Wesley Crump to meet up and get your tags!

Wasatch County
Wednesday, April 9
6:00 - 7:00pm
Country Gardens and Nursery
Register (free) here

Summit County
Wednesday, April 23
6:00 - 7:00pm
Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter
Register (free) here
3

Observe Bloom Time

Weekly, automated emails will be sent out during the bloom period to remind you to watch for when your tree is in full bloom (roughly 50% of flower buds are fully open). Once the trees are in bloom, fill out the bloom time survey found at the link below.

Bloom Time Survey: https://arcg.is/1mXmS01
4

Observe Harvest Time

Weekly, automated emails will be sent out during the harvest period to remind you to watch for when your tree's fruit are fully mature and ready for harvest (Approximately 25% of the fruit is ready for you to eat). Then, fill out the harvest time survey found at the link below.

Harvest Time Survey: https://arcg.is/1qy40v2