As fall quickly approaches, heralded in by an early September snow fall, you may notice that the apple trees around the city are heavy with fruit. If you are familiar with OFRE’s mission and take part in it, you know there is more fruit available than you could possibly use. Even walking my dog around […]
Press Release – The Golden Shovel!
OFRE’s 5th year celebration – From modest beginnings to a strong future: Micro-Orchard takes root in McCauley Your cordially invited to the official planting of the Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton micro-orchard, September 13th, 2014, at the McCauley School grounds, 95th Street & 107A Avenue. As part of the days festivities, Edmonton City Councillor, Scott McKeen, […]
Pick of the week – June 16th
We are starting a new feature on our blog called Pick of the Week that will feature stories of our pickers, bloggers, and other local food enthusiasts telling us stories about local fruit. First up is Mike’s story about picking pears! Since I caught the bug of picking fruit a few year back, I look […]