Registration is now open for the fall season of yard tree giveaways! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s TreePhilly program will offer up to 1,000 trees for Philadelphia residents this season.

There are three ways you can take part in our tree giveaways this season:

1. Join our kick-off event!

Our giveaway season starts in beautiful FDR Park in South Philadelphia. Details:

When: Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: American Swedish History Museum—1900 Pattison Avenue, 19145.
Who: Any Philadelphia resident. See more information below.
How: Pre-register to get a tree at this event here.

After you pick up your tree, visit the Southeast Asian Market. There you can get produce, crafts, delicious food, and learn about Southeast Asian culture.

2. Visit a regional giveaway.

TreePhilly will host three regional yard tree giveaways this fall. These are open to any city resident. Learn more and sign up.

3. Attend a neighborhood-specific giveaway.

TreePhilly will host nine neighborhood-specific yard tree giveaways this fall. About these events:

DID YOU KNOW?

We offer tree delivery and planting help!

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!

We can also assist with planting.

Residents who are not physically able to plant their tree can receive help. Planting a tree involves:

  • Lifting a 20 lb. pot (about the weight of a toddler).
  • Digging a hole about the size of a 5-gallon bucket.
  • Kneeling over to fill the hole by hand.

There are new tree limits.

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:

  • Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s TreePhilly program
  • Fairmount Park Conservancy
  • TD Bank (event sponsor).

 

Learn more about TreePhilly and register for future events!
TreePhilly is an urban forestry program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy. It helps the people of Philadelphia plant and care for trees.