The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) is an award-winning international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water. FTPF programs strategically donate orchards where the harvest will best serve communities for generations, at places such as public schools, low-income neighborhoods, international hunger relief sites, animal sanctuaries, and Native American reservations. Please join us for our next planting, we need your help! Details are below, but please check-in with us prior to the event, as dates/times are subject to change.

San Francisco Bay Area School Orchard Plantings (December 11-14, 2009)

When: Friday, December 11, 2009 (10 am)
Where: Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
Contact: Rico Montenegro, FTPF Arborist (530-515-7657 or rico@ftpf.org)
Details: This day will be focused on planting a schoolyard orchard under the direction of our certified arborist. Activities will include digging, planting, mulching, learning new skills from an arborist, and having lots of fun! No experience is necessary, and a rewarding experience is guaranteed, rain or shine! Please RSVP as soon as you can. Part of our "Fruit Tree 101" program.

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 (10 am)
Where: Mission High School, 3750 18th St., San Francisco, CA 94114
Contact: Rico Montenegro, FTPF Arborist (530-515-7657 or rico@ftpf.org)
Details: This day will be focused on planting a schoolyard orchard under the direction of our certified arborist. Activities will include digging, planting, mulching, learning new skills from an arborist, and having lots of fun! No experience is necessary, and a rewarding experience is guaranteed, rain or shine! Please RSVP as soon as you can. Part of our "Fruit Tree 101" program.

When: Sunday, December 13, 2009 (12 pm)
Where: Abraham Lincoln High School, 2162 24th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116
Contact: Rico Montenegro, FTPF Arborist (530-515-7657 or rico@ftpf.org)
Details: This day will be focused on planting a schoolyard orchard under the direction of our certified arborist. Activities will include digging, planting, mulching, learning new skills from an arborist, and having lots of fun! No experience is necessary, and a rewarding experience is guaranteed, rain or shine! Please RSVP as soon as you can. Part of our "Fruit Tree 101" program.

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 (12 pm)
Where: Treeview Elementary School, 30565 Treeview St., Hayward, CA 94544
Contact: Rico Montenegro, FTPF Arborist (530-515-7657 or rico@ftpf.org)
Details: This day will be focused on planting a schoolyard orchard under the direction of our certified arborist. Activities will include digging, planting, mulching, learning new skills from an arborist, and having lots of fun! No experience is necessary, and a rewarding experience is guaranteed, rain or shine! Please RSVP as soon as you can. Part of our "Fruit Tree 101" program.