Help us branch out!

Help us branch out!

July 7, 2014 | treephilly We’re excited to announce a new initiative that will help us branch out and reach even more neighborhoods across the city! We’re launching the Community Yard Tree Giveaway Program, an opportunity for community groups and local businesses across the city to help restore Phillly’s urban forest and beautify their neighborhoods – starting in their own back yards! Read More

Spring Tree Giveaway Season Wrap-up

May 21, 2014 | treephilly Thanks to all of you, we gave away 1,500 free yard trees to over 800 Philadelphians this spring! The demand for trees this spring was unprecedented, proving that Philadelphians are more informed about the benefits of urban trees and more excited about making Philly the City of Arborly Love than ever. We’re already working hard to meet that demand and plan our Fall 2014 giveaways, which will be announced later this summer. Stay tuned for details! Click here to check out pictures from our spring giveaways by Philly photographer Charles Bouril! To share photos of your TreePhilly yard tree in its new home, send photos to treephilly@phila.gov or post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag us @TreePhilly. Read More

Thank You TreeHuggers and Volunteers!

April 18, 2014 | treephilly Many, many thanks to everyone who came out to get a tree at the spring yard tree giveaways, and especially to those who volunteered to help!  This spring the giveaways were the most popular they have ever been, and we … Read More