TreePhilly Yard Tree Program

Posted by on October 14, 2013

TreePhilly offers free trees to city residents

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has announced the return of its popular TreePhilly Yard Tree Program.

Registration for the fall program is open through October 31st and property owners can apply to receive a free yard tree to plant on their private property by visiting here.

http://treephilly.org/yard-trees/

For the first time, residents who pre-register for the Yard Tree Program will be eligible to receive a fruit tree. There will be 8 to 10 species of trees to choose from at each giveaway event, all available on a first come, first-served basis.

Philadelphia residential property owners can request up to two trees per address and community groups who will be planting on private property with a community use, such as faith-based institutions and senior centers, can register for up to 10 trees.

During pre-registration, residents will be able to choose from four giveaway events across the city in November. At each giveaway event there will be free mulch and tote bags, and tree planting and care demonstrations, provided by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

Residents with limited mobility can apply for free tree delivery and planting by a representative from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Space for this service is limited and residents are encouraged to apply early by contacting Erica Smith Fichman at 215-683-0217.

There are several ways citizens can get involved with TreePhilly, including planting and caring for trees on their property, volunteering for a tree planting event in their local park, or sponsoring community service days to plant and maintain trees.

For more information, visit here.

http://www.treephilly.org/