Historic Orchard Harvest Celebration

Nature and history lovers can learn about the history of an orchard originally planted in 1908-1912, later abandoned and recently restored at Jack London State Historic Park, and hike to the newly reclaimed orchard to see – and taste – the rejuvenation that now provides fresh produce for those facing food insecurity via Farm to Pantry.

Deputy Director of Operations Eric Metz will start the day with a presentation on the history and progress of the orchard.

The group can then take a moderate-effort, six-and-a-half-mile (round trip) hike to the orchard for a personalized tour of the various areas that have been given a new lease on life. This tour will allow them to learn more about the unique challenges they had to overcome to revitalize the different areas, such as the lack of access to water. Many of the fruit trees in the orchard now are much older than their average lifespans.