Puahiri Park Tree Pruning and more

Jul 30, 2025 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Learn more about pruning techniques
Be part of ensuring better crops next autumn
Feel good about doing something for our community
Sarah will be there to share her expertise when it comes to pruning the heritage apple and pear trees that have had their way for too long. Come and join Sustainable Glenorchy in our ongoing efforts to turn this small but scenic council park into something truly beautiful, as well as productive.
For more information, click on the blue link below (it's safe :-))
What to bring:
● Family and friends
● Gloves
● Sturdy clothing (there is plenty of blackberry!)
● Tools: pruning saw if you have one, or choose what you need based on whether you prefer grubbing out blackberry or cutting down broom, pine trees or clearing tracks
● If you have one, a high-vis vest
What's provided:
● Good company
How it works:
● When you arrive, we'll decide by mutual agreement which area(s) you and/or your group will manage, and off you go.
Venue: Puahiri Park
Address:
Glenorchy Paradise Road
Directions
About 4km on the left along the road north from Glenorchy to the
Routeburn. There's a stand of poplars just before you get to a grassy
area.
Related documents:
- Puahiri Park Pruning and more (PDF, 1.47 MB)