Fruiting Tree & Shrub Pruning Workshop

with

Akiva Silver

March 3, 2026

1-4 p.m.

at

Ecovillage at Ithaca

How do you prune your fruit trees and shrubs?

Have you avoided pruning because you don’t feel confident in your pruning skills?

Well, you’re not alone! This pruning workshop, led by Akiva Silver, will initiate and deepen your skills in the art of pruning. Most of the day will entail being outside, working with backyard fruiting trees and shrubs that might look just like yours-some are old, overgrown, and need pruning to restore health and fruiting ability, some are young and need only minimal pruning. You’ll leave this class with a newfound confidence to work with your trees for better health and production.

Please dress for the weather, especially to stay warm. Wear sturdy boots. Bring gloves and good quality pruning shears, loppers and saws if you already own them.

Sliding scale fee: $15-40 per person

All proceeds cover the cost of this event, and any surplus supports other educational events organized by the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute.

About the Instructor:

Akiva Silver’s approach to teaching stems from his work as a primitive skills mentor, his deep knowledge of our local ecology, and dedication to connecting people with their environment. Known widely as “the tree guy”, he has worked for a native plant nursery, a tree service, and on fruit orchards. He has been assisting Ecovillagers to plant and maintain tree crops on Ecovillage land.

Location:

Ecovillage at Ithaca is located 2 miles to the west of Ithaca on route 79.

Please obey speed limits once you leave highway 79, and yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. Park only in the visitor’s parking lot or along the field on the north side of the road.

Meet at 100 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, NY, which is the Common House of the First Neighborhood.

Register and pay the class fee here to reserve your spot in the class.

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