This year’s giveaway includes a door-to-door delivery for high-risk populations & carfree residents

The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation announced its annual tree giveaway.

This year, TreePhilly will be providing up to 1000 free trees for Philadelphia residents, partnering with 28 community organizations to deliver trees. There will also be 13 no-contact pickup events, targeting residents of neighborhoods most in need for tree planting.

For residents in high-risk populations or that don’t have access to car, there will be a door-to-door delivery services.

You can sign up for a free tree on TreePhilly.org. The citywide pick-up event (pre-registration only) will be May 15th at FDR Park.

Cover photo: TreePhilly on Facebook

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher