Creating Canopy is an annual tree giveaway program for Penn and UPHS employees. It supports adding greenery to the greater Philadelphia region and has distributed more than 2,500 trees since 2011. The event is a partnership between Penn, TreePhilly, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens. As part of Penn Sustainability’s support of the City of Philadelphia’s Philly Tree Plan, priority registration will be given to Philadelphia residents. There is a limit of one tree per household. Addresses, zip codes, and registration times will be verified.

For full details and to register for a free tree, visit https://sustainability.upenn.edu/get-involved/opportunities/creating-canopy-tree-giveaway. 

Trees will be available to reserve on a first-come, first-served basis and only through online registration.

Priority registration will begin on Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m. for Penn and UPHS staff and faculty who are City of Philadelphia residents. 

Open registration will begin on Thursday, April 30 at 10 a.m. for all Penn and UPHS staff and faculty. 

The tree pickup event will take place on Thursday, May 7, from 3-6 p.m. Visit the Creating Canopy link above for details on location and requirements for pickup.