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March 17, 2021

Spring 2021 Yard Tree Giveaways

It’s yard tree giveaway season! This Spring TreePhilly is hosting 12 contactless tree pick-up events and offering a limited tree delivery program for Philadelphia residents in high-risk populations or those unable to pick up a tree in their car. We are also hosting events and offering tree delivery with community partners in some of the neighborhoods that need trees the most. Registration is open for all of the events and delivery opportunities below. Trees are available while supplies last and pre-registration is required.

Trees are available for Philadelphia residents only and must be planted in the ground (not in a pot) on private property in the city of Philadelphia. If you are looking to have a tree planted on the street (in the spot between the sidewalk and street), click here to sign up for a free street tree!

Tree pick-up events and deliveries will be executed with strict adherence to social distancing guidelines in order to protect against the spread of COVID-19. To receive a tree, you MUST pre-register for an event. Trees will NOT be available to walk-ins.

Scroll down to view pick-up events and times!


How to Register for a Drive-through Pick-up Event
Find a city-wide or community-specific event below and follow the link or contact the community partner listed to register for your tree. Community-specific events are intended for residents of the areas around the event and may have restrictions on who can sign up.

You will need to sign up for a 30-minute window within the event time to pick up your tree and plan to arrive to the event in a vehicle. This allows us to minimize crowding and ensure everyone’s safety. Your tree will only be available during that 30 minute window, and late or early arrivals will not receive a tree. You will be expected to load your tree into your own vehicle. This will help us maintain proper social-distancing and will help keep everyone safe and healthy. We will contact you the week before the event to confirm your registration and provide additional details on how to pick up your tree.

How to Register for Delivery
Delivery is offered primarily for people who: 1) are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19, 2) do not have a vehicle to attend an event, or 3) are not available to pick up a tree during an event time. Some community partners are offering only delivery within their neighborhood. In these cases, anyone from the community listed is welcome to sign up for delivery, and others should find a different event. To register for a tree delivered to your home, fill out the form linked or contact the community partner listed in the registration note.

Note: We will deliver your tree, mulch, and information about planting and caring for your tree, but you are responsible for planting your tree. If you need assistance planting your tree, please apply for a tree using our Limited Mobility Application.

Choose the Right Tree for You
Need help deciding which tree is right for your yard or want information on caring for your tree? Review the tree species offered this season to learn more about the trees’ sizes, sunlight needs, and levels of maintenance! Check out our Yard Tree Planting and Care Page to learn more about caring for your trees!

Need Help Planting a Tree?
If you have limited mobility and cannot pick up and plant your tree, we offer a free delivery and planting service. Access our Limited Mobility Application, OR send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 215-683-0217 with your name and address and we will mail you a paper application.

Find the right event or delivery option for you!

Giveaway Events and Delivery Programs Open to Everyone:

PICK-UP EVENT & DELIVERY
Event Date: Saturday, May 15th
Location: American Swedish Historical Museum, FDR Park,
1900 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19145
Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm
Registration: Registration Form

Community-specific Tree Options:
Note: These options are intended for residents of the areas listed and may have restrictions on who can sign up.

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Northeast Philly
South Philly
West and Southwest Philly

NORTH PHILLY

PICK-UP EVENT & DELIVERY
Event Date: Saturday, April 17th, 2021
Partner: Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, Bringing Everybody Together, (BET) James Logan School
Location: James Logan School, 1700 Lindley Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19141
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Registration: Registration Form, or contact partner organizations for registration information
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 13
Notes: Priority Registration for residents of 19141 and 19138 zip codes

PICK-UP EVENT + DELIVERY
Event Date: Saturday, April 17th
Partner: Tioga United and Tioga-Hope Park & Garden
Location:Tioga-Hope Park and Garden, 2000-2008 West Tioga St., Philadelphia, PA 19140
Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Registration:Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 13
Notes: Priority registration for residents of 19140 and 19132 zip codes

PICK-UP EVENT + DELIVERY
Event Date: Saturday, May 8
Partner: We Love Philly
Location: One Bright Ray Community School, 2820 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA 19133
Registration: Contact partner organization for registration information
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 4th
Notes: Priority registration for residents of the 19124 zip code.


PICK-UP EVENT + DELIVERY
Event Date: Wednesday, April 21st
Partner: Esperanza
Location: Esperanza, 4261 N. 5th St.
Registration: Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 20th
Notes: Priority registration for residents of 19120, 19124, and 19134 and 19140.

NORTHEAST PHILLY

PICK-UP EVENT + DELIVERY
Event Date: Saturday, March 27th
Partner: Somerton Civic Association, MaST Community Charter School, Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Location: MaST Community Charter School, 1800 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Registration: Contact partner organizations for registration information
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 23

PICK-UP EVENT & DELIVERY
Event Date: Sunday, April 11th
Partner: Associated Polish Home
Location: Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19114
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Registration: Contact partner organization for registration information
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 6th

PICK-UP EVENT + DELIVERY
Event Date: Saturday, May 8th
Partner: Frankford CDC, Friends of Northwood Park,Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership
Location: Northwood Park, corner of Arrot St. and Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Time: 12:00PM – 2:30pm
Registration: Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 4th
Notes: Priority registration for residents of the 19120 and 19124 zip codes

PICK-UP EVENT & DELIVERY
Event Date: Sunday, May 9th
Partner: The Block Gives Back
Location: Impact Services Building Parking lot, 1952 E. Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Time: 12pm-2pm
Registration: Contact partner organization for registration information
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 4th

SOUTH PHILLY

PICK-UP EVENT + DELIVERY
Event Date: Saturday, May 15th
Partner: Lower Moyamensing Civic Association and SEAMAAC
Location: American Swedish Historical Museum, FDR Park, 1900 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19145
Time: 9:30AM – 10:00AM
Registration: Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 11th
Notes: Priority Registration for residents of the 19148 zip code

WEST AND SOUTHWEST PHILLY

PICK-UP EVENT + DELIVERY
Event Date: Saturday, March 28th
Partner: Boys’ Latin Charter School
Location: Boys’ Latin Charter School, 5501 Cedar Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Registration: Contact partner organization for registration information at [email protected]
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 23rd

PICK-UP EVENT & DELIVERY
Event Date: Saturday, April 10th
Partner: Holly Street Neighbors Community Garden, UC Green
Location: Holly Street Neighbors Community Garden, 323 Holly St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Registration: Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 6th
Notes: Priority Registration for residents of 19104 and 19139 zip codes

PICK-UP EVENT & DELIVERY
Event Date: Sunday, April 25th
Partner: Friends of Cobbs Creek, Community Solutions CDC, Global Thinking Initiatives
Location: Anderson Add B Elementary School, 1034 S 60th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Registration: Contact partner organization for registration information
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 20th
Notes: Priority registration for residents of the Cobbs Creek, Haddington and Carroll Park neighborhoods

PICK-UP EVENT & DELIVERY
Event Date: Sunday, May 2nd
Partner:Friends of Heinz Refuge, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Eastwick Friends and Neighbors Coalition
Location: Eastwick Library, 2851 Island Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153
Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Registration: Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 27th
Notes: Priority registration for residents of 19153, 19142 and 19143 south of Baltimore Ave.

PICK-UP EVENT: WALK-IN ONLY
Event Date: Tuesday, April 17th – Saturday, May 1st
Partner: Bartram’s Garden
Location: Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Time: Monday – Saturday, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Registration: Contact partner for registration information at [email protected]
Notes: Walk-in only during Welcome Center Hours. Southwest residents only.

Don’t see your neighborhood on the list this season? Partner up with an organization in your community and contact TreePhilly to get notified when applications for the Fall giveaway season are released.