BI's publicly owned, historic Johnson Farm orchard has lots of apples that we can donate to Helpline House food bank, but only if they’re worm-free. To protect them without any chemicals, we need to thin and cover them on June 6.

Please join BI Fruit Club’s peaceful work party. It's easy, has a great payoff, and includes fun chats as we work. We'll teach you how, and you don't even have to get on a ladder. No contact with worms required. Please mark your calendar. We’ll be glad to see you! The event happens Saturday, June 6, from 1 to 3 pm, at Johnson Farm, NE Twin Ponds Road, Bainbridge Island.