10/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2024 08:52
Registration is now open for the fall season of yard tree giveaways! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's TreePhilly program will offer up free yard trees for Philadelphia residents this season.
This year, we're excited to offer two regional giveaways and volunteer opportunities at each location. Here's how you can participate in our tree giveaway!
When: October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Pennypack on the Delaware-7801 State Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19136.
Who: Any Philadelphia resident. See more information below.
How: Registration is open through Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
When: October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Cobbs Creek-Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
Who: Any Philadelphia resident. See more information below.
How: Registration is open through Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Sign up for volunteer shifts at the Northeast and West Philly yard tree giveaways! Volunteers will help us set up for the event, help distribute trees and assist with event cleanup.
We invite all past and present TreePhilly participants to sign up for volunteer shifts! Your contributions are essential to the success of our seasonal giveaways. Learn more and register here.
No car or ride to the event? No problem, we deliver! This option is only offered to residents who do not have access to a vehicle to transport a tree. If you can't come to an event due to a scheduling issue, we'd love to see you in the spring instead!
Residents who are not physically able to plant their tree can receive help. Planting a tree involves:
There is an all-time limit of six free trees per planting address. This allows everyone a chance to take part and plant trees.
If you are looking for more trees for a special project such as an orchard, community space or woodland restoration, please contact TreePhilly.
The giveaway program is a partnership among: