Volunteers Out to Scoot With Your Fruit

By Kerry McMannis, 9-05-06

They won’t rake your leaves but they will pick your apple trees.

This Fall Garden City Harvest is teaming up with the Great Bear Foundation in an effort to glean Missoula’s fruit trees.

Hungry bears preparing for winter are attracted to fruit-laden urban trees. The goal is to minimize the allure of Missoula’s neighborhoods and limit negative human-bear interactions. Most of the harvested fruit will be pressed into apple cider and given away this October. There is a $10 suggested donation for the service.

If you are interested in having your extra fruit picked please contact Jason at Garden City Harvest at 240-3848. Apple, plum and pear trees are eligible for harvest. [End of article]