Winter Solstice Lantern Parade
Saturday June 17th 3:30 – 6:30pm Heaps of activity in the Orchard then at 5:30 we head off with our lanterns for a parade in the Valley as dusk descends.
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Our 10th Winter Solstice Lantern Parade – Saturday 17 June, 2023
Saturday June 17th Winter Solstice celebrations – It’s going to be a beauty! Lots of activities onsite before the parade from flower crowns, lantern making and earlier in the day ember bowl making (by prior registration). Then around 5:30 the fanfare of the Parade begins, heading down Nannine Ave. Register for one of two […]
Pre-winter Busy Bee – Sunday May 21st
All welcome to lend a hand to a multitude of tasks for the pre-winter busy bee. 2:30-4:30pm in the Orchard. Bring water and any tools you prefer for pruning, weeding or a wheelbarrow…or just come as you are.
2023 Olive Harvest: 29 – 30 April
SATURDAY 29th April am & pm verge tree picks SUNDAY 30th APRIL 9am – 12:30 in Booyeembara’s Olive Grove, then Harvest Lunch! (byo lunch or buy pizza) Enjoy live music from the Mediterranean while you harvest! Whether you want to join the Saturday verge harvest, Sunday harvest or pick your own to add to the […]
Busy bee & Saturday sundowner on March 18
This Saturday we have a double header with a busy bee to keep our orchard looking good and our second Saturday sunset event to see the day out with music, food and good company. Busy bee from 3pm, Sundowner from 4:30pm.
Enjoy Saturday Sunsets in March in the Orchard
Come down to the Orchard on a Satuday night in March for dinner, a drink, a chat or just a wander through the fruit trees. Orchard Crew will be on-site winding down, sharing some food and having a catch up. If you’ve ever wanted to find out which tree is which (or any other query) […]
From Harvest to Plate: Making a Sri-Lankan banana curry – Sunday 20 Nov | 2:30 -4PM in Orchard Shelter
In the spirit of sharing recipes from other parts of the world and coming together over food, the Orchard is putting on its first cooking demo. Orchard member Yasas Botenne is sharing a Sri Lankan curry recipe, while Steph uses the sun to cook fragrant rice. Enjoy the results. $5 entry (kids <$12 free) Register […]
Tree Care Monday Dec 5th from 8:30am
All are welcome to attend a tree care session on Monday 8:30-9:30am. We’ll be tackling weeds, watering and mulching trees. Bring gloves, water and any tools you think would be handy.
The unique Orchard shirt has arrived
Our committee has been busy sourcing high-quality pre-loved shirts, while our Treasurer Mike has been honing his skills at screen-printing with our fabulous logo. Kids and adults sizes. The shirt rack will be popping up at future orchard events as well as local markets. Take a look and be proud of our home-grown Orchard.
2022 Winter Solstice & Lantern Parade – June 18th (postponed to 19th)
For the last nine years we have gathered together on, or close to, the Winter Solstice to share afternoon tea, make lanterns and celebrate the changing seasons by walking together through the neighbourhood on the shortest night of the year. Come join us at the WGV Community Orchard in 2022 to celebrate and for a […]