Date & time: Saturday, May 24, 2025. 10 am-2 pm PT
Willow Maintenance Day: Guild members are invited to our willow plot at the Our Table Cooperative farm to both learn about and help with willow growing. Initially we’ll take some time to evaluate the willow and our priorities for the day including our disease and pest issues. Then we’ll likely do some string trimming of the perimeter grasses, pull and cut weeds, and sweep/repair the landscape fabric.
WILLOW BUCKS credit will be given for your efforts that day at $5/volunteer hour. They can then be used as a credit toward either:
1. CBBG willow class material fees where CBBG/OT willow is used or
2. toward purchase of Our Table grown dried willow
Keep track of your own volunteer hours.
Willow Sales/Membership renewal: After finishing plot work for the day we will sell the Guild’s stored, dry willow. There is an abundance of willow over 7’ and very little below this height. Current membership is required for willow purchases - thanks! Price is $10/pound for willow under 7’ and $7/pound for sizes 7’ and taller. Payment only by check or Venmo. No cash please.
Our Table Store is open weekends 9 am-3 pm. Please visit the store, support them if you can, and say thanks for this great opportunity to grow willow on their property.
Bring: Please bring gardening gloves and a clean pruner may be helpful. Wear weather- appropriate clothing and shoes, and bring water, lunch or a snack. If anyone has a string trimmer, blower, shovel or leaf rake, they may be useful.
Our Table Plot Location: The Our Table address is 13390 SW Morgan Rd., Sherwood, OR 97140. As you enter their long driveway leading to the now closed store the road forms a “T” in front of the store. Turn right and go past the hoop houses, composting area, a few rows of blueberries, all on your left. The plot has a chain link fence and is just past the blueberries. Some parking is available at the plot but if full, return to the entrance driveway in front of the store where there is ample parking. See you there!
There is no need to RSVP for this event, just show up.