Learn How to Prune Apple Trees

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056 | North Branch, MN

Advertisement
Skilled pruning increases the quality of your harvest and provides for better access to air, wind and sun for your apple trees.
Now is the time to learn what you need to know: the tools needed for pruning, the principles guiding best practices in pruning, best timing for pruning and spring thinning, and year by year pruning techniques from the very young seedling or the overgrown aged tree that needs your help.
Learn the art and science of apple tree pruning from experienced grower, Jim Birkholz of Pleasant Valley Orchard. The class will provide an overview of fruit tree growing habits and the reasons why we prune, along with an introduction to pruning techniques and principles, followed by an actual demonstration of pruning on the WEI Amador Hill Orchard.
All are welcome – WEI classes are open to everyone. Please register using the linked registration page.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Women's Environmental Institute

Host or Publisher Women's Environmental Institute

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in North Branch

North Metro Cornhole Doubles Tournament $200 Added!
Sat, 14 Mar at 11:00 am North Metro Cornhole Doubles Tournament $200 Added!

Tailgaters Sports Bar and Restaurant

SPORTS TOURNAMENTS
Spring Class - Growing Blueberries
Tue, 17 Mar at 06:30 pm Spring Class - Growing Blueberries

Chisago County Senior/Community Center, 38790 6th Ave, North Branch, MN 55056

WORKSHOPS
Create Your Own Orchard: Make Fruit Trees by Grafting
Sat, 21 Mar at 09:30 am Create Your Own Orchard: Make Fruit Trees by Grafting

15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056

WORKSHOPS ART
Knitting 201: Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks
Sat, 24 Jan at 12:00 pm Knitting 201: Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks

38500 Tanger Dr, Suite 213, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056

WORKSHOPS
Pendragon RPG- Free Learn to Play
Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Pendragon RPG- Free Learn to Play

38500 Tanger Dr, Ste 207, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056

ART THEATRE
Practical Permaculture to Get You Started
Sun, 01 Mar at 09:30 am Practical Permaculture to Get You Started

15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056

WORKSHOPS IT
Learn How to Prune Apple Trees
Sat, 07 Mar at 09:00 am Learn How to Prune Apple Trees

15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056

WORKSHOPS ART
Spring Class - Growing Blueberries
Tue, 17 Mar at 06:30 pm Spring Class - Growing Blueberries

Chisago County Senior/Community Center, 38790 6th Ave, North Branch, MN 55056

WORKSHOPS
Create Your Own Orchard: Make Fruit Trees by Grafting
Sat, 21 Mar at 09:30 am Create Your Own Orchard: Make Fruit Trees by Grafting

15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056

WORKSHOPS ART
Spring Class - Get to know your lawn
Tue, 07 Apr at 06:30 pm Spring Class - Get to know your lawn

Chisago County Senior/Community Center, 38790 6th Ave, North Branch, MN 55056

WORKSHOPS
Create Your Own Orchard: Make Fruit Trees by Grafting
Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 am Create Your Own Orchard: Make Fruit Trees by Grafting

15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056

WORKSHOPS ART
Spring Class - Landscape Design
Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am Spring Class - Landscape Design

Chisago County Senior/Community Center, 38790 6th Ave, North Branch, MN 55056

WORKSHOPS

What's Happening Next in North Branch?

Discover North Branch Events