trees

Discover native trees, urban ecology, and vibrant community engagement at Philadelphia’s newly acclaimed arboreal landmark. Known for its abundant ‘tree streets’ and the state’s namesake (Pennsylvania means Penn’s Woods), Philadelphia is the unofficial City of Arboreal Love.  The city adds...

Plan outlines a 10-year strategy for the equitable growth and care of Philadelphia’s urban forest.  The City and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation released its first-ever Philadelphia Tree Plan on February 23, 2023. Over 9000 residents provided input in the plan...

Everybody knows how much fun it is to play on swings, but did you know that it is an activity that is actually good for you? Morris Arboretum invites you to explore our new seasonal exhibit Summer of Swings, Friday,...

Take a TREE-mendous tour of our park’s biggest and most abundant assets with Fairmount Park Conservancy. On these hikes, we’ll learn to identify trees usually found in Philly’s urban forest from the leaves, the bark. We’ll take time to observe the body...

Philly residents have a love-hate relationship with its trees. The city launched a campaign to address the decline in the city tree canopy. Philly is in desperate need of trees. The city has lost 6% of its tree canopy cover...

As we say goodbye to April showers and hello to May flowers, you too can bloom and grow by taking part in the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge, a 4-day bio-blitz where cities worldwide see who can record the most wildlife....

Trees are underrated, underappreciated, and making a comeback throughout Philadelphia. With benefits like alleviating the impact of the Heat-Island Effect and improving water quality, expanded tree growth is a remedy to many societal woes in both urban and rural settings....

Spotted lanternflies have been wreaking havoc on Pennsylvania trees for years, and the battle against them isn’t over. Here’s what you need to know to keep the sap-sucking insects under control. Since the 2014 arrival of spotted lanternflies in Pennsylvania,...

When schools are closed, we’re open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. Become a junior geologist as we break out the hammers and chisels to examine rocks and minerals up close. Learn...