The Historic Orchard is a 3.3-acre site planted in 1994 to showcase the varieties of fruit trees that once made the Santa Clara Valley famous as "The Valley of Heart's Delight". It is located in Guadalupe Gardens just south of Taylor Street and adjacent to the River Park trails. The orchard contains over 200 fruit trees, including cherries, apricots, prunes, apples, and more. It is maintained by dedicated volunteers.

The Historic Orchard is a living example of an earlier lifestyle and the economy that once drove the Santa Clara Valley. In the 1930s and '40s almost everyone who lived here was engaged in the business of fruit production: growing, picking, packing, canning, selling, or otherwise supporting the industry. Today, with very few orchards remaining, this is a place where adults and children can come to experience a piece of local history.

Fruit harvested from the Historic Orchard is donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

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The Historic Orchard was part of a compost case study...click here to read the report!

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Historic Orchard Work Days
Our 3.3 acre Historic Orchard provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to support the health of their community. Fruit harvested from the orchard is donated to local food banks, ensuring that nutritious food goes to those who need it most. Volunteers may attend regular Community Workdays every 4th Saturday of the month to help care for this important local resource. Tasks are seasonal and include harvesting, planting, weeding, mulching, pruning and more. Fruit tree enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome, and all volunteers who take part in harvesting can sample our fruit! For more information, contact the Silicon Valley HealthCorps Member at natalie@grpg.org. 

Community Workdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month (unless otherwise scheduled)
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Volunteer tasks vary with the seasons. Harvest during the summer months.