Check out our upcoming summer workshops! Workshops will be posted below as they are confirmed. Please register in advance for all workshops.
Suggested donation levels are listed below. No one turned away for lack of funds. Our workshops are donation-based and support the farm. Please give at the suggested level or higher if you are able.
Upcoming Workshops
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:00 am to 12:30 pm at Alemany Farm
Instructors: Vanessa Lieu & Herison Leitao
Suggested Donation: $35 per person; no one turned away for lack of funds
Register in advance with link below.
Come to Alemany Farm and learn about the basics of when, why, and how to prune apples and stone fruit trees, with an emphasis on summer pruning. This class will focus on the basics of tree biology and care to encourage a healthy and productive fruit tree. There will be a group lecture, followed by smaller breakout groups to look at trees and talk through strategies and how to approach a pruning session.
Note: This class will not focus on citrus trees, though the high level basics of citrus pruning can be discussed.
Vanessa Lieu, (any pronoun) is one of the Alemany Farm Managers and has been working with land, trees and community for many years.
Herison Leitao (he/him) is passionate about regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and soil health. Originally from Brazil, he brings an academic background in Agronomy from the Federal University of Roraima (UFRR), along with a deep appreciation for ecological stewardship and sustainable food systems. He began volunteering at Alemany Farm in January 2025, where he quickly developed a strong connection with the land and community. Today, Herison manages the orchard program, focusing on regenerative practices, perennial crops, and agroforestry systems.
Citrus Tree Pruning
Saturday, August 15, 2026
10:00 am to 12:30 pm at Alemany Farm
Instructor: Vanessa Lieu
Suggested Donation: $35 per person; no one turned away for lack of funds
Register in advance with link below.
Come to Alemany Farm and learn about the basics of when, why, and how to prune, with an emphasis on citrus. This class will focus on the basics of tree biology and care to encourage a healthy and productive fruit tree. There will be a group lecture, followed by smaller breakout groups to look at trees and talk through strategies and how to approach a pruning session.
Vanessa Lieu, (any pronoun) is one of the Farm Managers at Alemany Farm .