In March, University of New Hampshire Extension (UNH-E) will hold two field workshops at Canterbury Shaker Village. 

On March 13, 2026, UNH-E will run Pruning Mature Apple Trees Workshop, which will demonstrate the correct pruning of the historic apple trees in Canterbury Shaker Village’s historic orchard.  All participants will then work in teams and get practice pruning techniques. The workshop is free, but registration is required and limited.

On March 27, 2026, UNH-E will run Rejuvenating Grapevines Workshop, which will focus on reclaiming overgrown grape vines, selecting appropriate shoots for cordons, making proper pruning cuts, and retraining the vines to a trellis system. The goal is to help grapevines become healthy and productive and to enhance the skills of volunteers. The workshop is free, but registration is required and limited.

Both workshops will be run by UNH-E Field Specialist Jeremy Delisle and will feature hands-on work performed at Canterbury Shaker Village. Participants are encouraged to have adequate water, bring work gloves, dress warmly for working outside and in the snow (potentially bring snowshoes or crampons), and to label and bring any relevant personal tools that may be useful for the specific workshops.

Further details can be found within the registration links. Please contact UNH-E Coordinator Jo Russavage if you have any further questions on participating in the workshops.