Get Involved

There are many ways to help this project.

  1. Anytime you have any information about our local trees please fill out an Apple Info Form.
  2. Sign up for any of our interest groups described below.

Research and Oral History Group

Research newspapers, records for mention of orchards, apple harvests, etc.; and record oral history of folks with knowledge of La Veta's apples.

PR and Education Group

Serve as liaison with media, and research and/or create information materials for the public and apple tree owners.

Mapping Group

Complete and maintain La Veta's Apple Map and Apple Info Form.

Pruning Group

Prune and/or learn to prune neglected apple trees: either for your own trees and/or to pruning services to the community.

Scion and Grafting Group

Learn how to collect scion wood from old trees and graft onto new root stock to preserve the varieties that are here.