Public orchards could be a path for local food, community connections

The City of Des Moines worked with Trees Forever and local volunteers to establish a community orchard in Drake Park. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Nearly 40 fruit trees have taken root at Drake Park in what is the start of a community orchard in Des Moines.

Once established, organizers hope the orchard will serve as another place in Des Moines to build up the city’s local food infrastructure…

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