For more than 24 years, Henrietta Creek Orchard & Apiary has welcomed many Schools, Students, Universities, College Interns, Researchers, Chefs, Doctors, Professors, Ag-Extensions, 4-H Clubs, Master Gardeners, Jr. Gardeners, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Special Needs Children, Retirement Communities, Bee Associations and multiple other groups & organizations to our small orchard in Roanoke, TX. A few examples of what is taught and researched at our orchard include: bees, pollination/ pollinators, honey extraction, planting, gardening, composting, earthworms, colored cotton, butterflies, insects, and herbs to name a few. Another focus of the orchard is the positive impact that farming on small acreage can have for our habitat, society, education as well as future generations- whether it be awareness or hands on programs. The principles of agriculture, biology, history and botany are intertwined in the different sustainable agriculture programs that we've been a part of over the last 24 years. We're proud to have been part of some of Texas's most reputable university programs which have included pollinator/ pollination research as well as contributing to student research, papers and furthering education at all levels. We welcome universities to team up with us for pollinator loss awareness, on-site research, development, as well as assist in developing tailored programs to each group's needs. Volunteers & College Interns are welcome to team up with us on our farm for onsite research as well as furthering their education. If you're a university, school, organization, association/s and have a program and are interested in working with us, please email [email protected] for more information or you may call 817-439-3202 with any further inquiries. We're also a seasonal- "Pick-Your-Own Orchard"
Peaches: June & July- Updates are posted when available. Apples: Mid Sept through Mid- Oct - Updates are also posted when available.
