Sharing the harvest
among us ALL.
Planting
We plant trees across Baltimore to increase access and production of local fruits and nuts, manage storm water runoff, improve air quality and responsibly bring nature into the city.
Harvesting
We harvest orchards, street trees and approved private trees to give fruit away to human service organizations and sell in local underserved communities at affordable prices.
Stewardship
We connect volunteers with fruit and nut trees in their neighborhoods to learn proper tree care through lively workshops, events, and illustrated training materials.
One in four Baltimore City residents lives in a food desert.
Our communities face hunger and malnutrition, an overabundance of vacant lots, a need for stormwater management, alienation from nature, and a lack of green spaces for recreation.
We collaborate with schools, congregations, neighborhoods, and individuals to create productive food sources, neighborhood gathering places, and vibrant ecosystems that keep Baltimore’s communities healthy.
Our efforts focus on planting, harvesting, and stewardship to support Baltimore.
Cultivating Orchards + Cultivating Communities
Cultivating Orchards + Cultivating Communities
Interested in what we’ve been up to? Check out Stories for info on our latest projects!
Home Orchard Project
Planting FREE micro-orchards in the yards of Baltimore City homeowners.
With funding from the Sunshine for All program and additional donors, BOP hires professionals to plant one fruit tree, two blueberry bushes, and native perennial plants in the yards of approved BOP/HOP applicants.
Currently, BOP is focusing on making yards in the Callaway-Garrison and Reservoir Hill neighborhoods more fruitful. However, we will be expanding to more neighborhoods in the near future.
If you’re interested in participating in BOP’s Home Orchard Project, send us a message for more information and next steps.
Get Involved
Getting involved can mean different things for different people depending on time and resources. Between volunteering, partnering, donating and even registering your own fruit tree there may be an option that is right for you!
