Creating Canopy is Penn’s annual tree giveaway program for University and Health System employees. To encourage the continual greening of urban areas in greater Philadelphia, the University is partnering with TreePhilly, a program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, for the Creating Canopy tree giveaway. Since the start of Creating Canopy in 2011, nearly 2,500 trees have been added to the tree canopy in the greater Philadelphia area.

The tree giveaway is for City of Philadelphia residents and will occur on Thursday, May 4, from 3-6 p.m. Only 100 trees will be offered. Staff members of the University or UPHS will need a valid Penn ID to pick up their tree. One tree per household will be offered.

To see available trees and for more information, visit https://sustainability.upenn.edu/participate/staff-and-faculty/creating-canopy.

Registration will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 18 on our website. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any reserved trees not picked up by 6 p.m. on May 5 will be available after the event, also on a first-come, first-served basis.

—Penn Sustainability