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TreePhilly is Back

The tree planting season is coming up and TreePhilly is ready to help.

-New features of this year’s giveaway
  • Philadelphians who pre-register will be able to choose which pick up event they want to attend.
  • Community groups with large private properties with a community use (ex: Faith-based institution, senior center) can register for up to 10 trees.
  • Free mulch will be available at most pick up events (for people who are picking up trees only)
  • Philadelphians who participate in the tree planting and care demonstration at the pick up day will receive a raffle ticket for a free tree watering bag (one ticket per address).
  • Residents with limited mobility can apply for free tree delivery and planting (limited spots available).
  • There will be a “left overs” day scheduled for late April (TBA) where residents can pick up extra trees (limited selection)
-Pick-up dates and locations
  • Sat. April 6th, 2-4pm, Second Baptist Church of Frankford (1801 Meadow St. 19124)
  • Sun. April 7th, 11am-1pm, New Kensington CDC Garden Center (1825 Frankford Ave. 19125)
  • Thurs. April 11th, 4:30-6:30pm, Haddington Library (446 N 65th St. 19151)
  • Sat. April 13th, 10am-12pm, Columbus Square Playground (1200 Wharton St. 19147)
  • Sat. April 13th, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm, and 3-5pm, Pennypack Environmental Center (8600 Verree Rd. 19115)
  • Sun. April 14th, 2-4pm, West Oak Lane Library (2000 Washington Lane, 19138)
  • Sat. April 20th, 12-2pm, Hunting Park Recreation Center (900 Hunting Park Ave. 19140)

Online registration is available here.  Follow this link for the paper registration form.