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TreePhilly Spring Yard Tree Giveaways
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Philadelphia residents can pick up a free tree to plant in their yard at one of TreePhilly’s Spring Yard Tree Giveaways.
This year’s city-wide locations include Parkway Central Library (April 4), Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center (April 14), several bar/restaurants on “Arbrew Day” (April 20) and many more at neighborhood parks. Advance registration encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome at all events.
To learn more about yard trees and see the full giveaway schedule, visit TreePhilly’s website.
t’s a tree for all! Each spring and fall, our Yard Tree Giveaway program provides free trees for city dwellers to plant on private property. Trees provided through this program must be planted in the ground (a grassy area or lawn) on private property in Philadelphia, and may not be planted in a container or in the sidewalk.
Registration for the Spring 2018 Yard Tree Giveaways is now open!
Giveaway Events and Registration
Giveaway events are held at various locations across the city each spring and fall. Registration opens approximately one month prior to the events and allows participants to select their preferred pick-up event and species. Registration is strongly encouraged, but we generally accept walk-ins at the end of each event while supplies last. You can sign up for registration announcements here.
Yard Tree Information
We offer a variety of species each season, ranging from large shade trees to small fruit and flowering trees. Upon pick-up, trees will be in 5 gallon buckets and will be from 2-10’ tall. Trees will fit in a car/truck, grocery cart, or even on the bus! See information on how to get your tree home safely here.
Species Selection
When choosing a species, please consider the available space in your yard for roots and branches as well as how much sun your yard gets each day. Please also consider the difficulty of each species; some grow well with little maintenance, while others (particularly fruit trees) require expert pruning and care to thrive. See the list of available trees here.
Planting Location
For advice on where in your yard to plant your tree, check out Right Tree, Right Place from the Arbor Day Foundation. If your yard is paved or concreted and you have nowhere to plant a tree, please consider applying for the Philadelphia Water Department’s Rain Check program. This innovative cost-sharing program enables Philadelphia property owners to make affordable stormwater management improvements to their properties, including concrete removal and porous paver installation.
Planting & Care
We partner with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) to offer tree planting and care demonstrations at each giveaway event. We’ll also send you home with a free bag of mulch from the Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center and educational materials that will help you properly plant and care for your tree. You can get a head start by checking out PHS’s great Tree Tenders Video Library here. For more information, please check out the planting and care information on our website, or download and print our detailed Yard Tree Planting and Care guide.
Free Planting & Delivery for People with Limited Mobility
TreePhilly provides free yard tree delivery and planting for Philadelphians with limited mobility. If you would like to utilize this service, you must fill out this application and provide either a doctor’s note or a SEPTA CCT Connect number. Please do not register online if you are interested in free delivery and planting assistance. We will notify you if your application is approved and work with you to select an appropriate species and schedule a delivery date. If you have any questions or would like to receive a paper application in the mail, please call us at (215) 683-0217.
Registration for the Spring Giveaway Season is Open!
The spring tree giveaway season is upon us! This season, we are trying something a little different. While we will be hosting one city-wide giveaway and a few popup events, most yard trees will be given away at community-hosted events throughout the city. So you can register for our signature event at Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center on April 14th below, but if you are interested in something a little closer to home, check out all our community partners, listed here. Use the links below to contact community groups directly and ask about their yard tree giveaway.
Spring 2018 Events
Wednesday, April 4th:
Parkway Central Library Yard Tree Giveaway
In partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
11AM – 1PM (No preregistration required)
Saturday, April 7th:
Waterloo Community Yard Tree Giveaway with Make The World Better
12PM – 2PM in the Norris Square neighborhood
Sunday, April 8th:
Associated Polish Home Community Yard Tree Giveaway
11AM – 2PM in the Torresdale neighborhood
Saturday, April 14th:
TreePhilly Signature Yard Tree Giveaway
11AM – 1PM at 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19143
REGISTER HERE
Sunday, April 15th:
John Heinz Wildlife Refuge Community Yard Tree Giveaway
In partnership with Friends of Heinz Wildlife Refuge, Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition, and Audubon Pennsylvania
10AM – 1PM in the Eastwick neighborhood
Friday, April 20th:
Dickinson Square West Civic Association Community Yard Tree Giveaway
6PM – 8PM in the Dickinson Square West neighborhood
Arbrew Day Yard Tree Giveaway
In partnership with Yards Brewing Company. Pop-up yard tree giveaway event at bars across the city: Devil’s Den, Dawson Street Pub, Frankford Hall, London Grill, Grey Lodge, Whole Foods Market Center City, Whole Foods Market South Street. 5PM – 8PM
Saturday, April 21st:
Penn State Alumni Community Yard Tree Giveaway
In partnership with SHARE Food Program
9AM – 12PM in the Allegheny West neighborhood
PowerCorpsPHL Community Yard Tree Giveaway
10AM – 2PM in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood
Sunday, April 22nd:
REPTreePhilly Yard Tree Giveaway
In partnership with Plumer & Associates Real Estate
11AM to 2PM in the Fishtown neighborhood
Holmesburg Civic Association Community Yard Tree Giveaway
In partnership with Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion
11AM – 2PM in the Holmesburg neighborhood
Muslim Youth Center of Philadelphia Community Yard Tree Giveaway
3PM – 5PM in the Millbrook neighborhood
Friday, April 27th:
Arbor Day Celebration
At Fernhill Park in the Germantown neighborhood
Saturday, April 28th:
Somerton Civic Association Community Yard Tree Giveaway
In partnership with MaST Community Charter School
10AM – 12PM in the Somerton neighborhood
Zion Pentecostal Church of God & CDC Community Yard Tree Giveaway
10AM – 1PM in the Haddington Neighborhood
Saturday, May 5th:
Frankford CDC Community Yard Tree Giveaway
10AM – 12PM in the Frankford neighborhood
Wednesday, May 9th:
Esperanza Community Yard Tree Giveaway
In partnership with the Wyoming Free Library
5PM – 7:30PM, in the Feltonville neighborhood
http://treephilly.org/free-trees/yard-trees/