In alignment with the goals of Penn’s Climate Action Plan, the University promotes the importance of trees and the creation of public open spaces. To encourage the continual ‘greening’ of our communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, Penn Sustainability and Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services are again this spring partnering with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for the Creating Canopy tree giveaway.

Quick Facts:

•  All University of Pennsylvania and Health System Employees are eligible for one free tree.

•  You will need your PennCard to pick up your tree.

•  You can live in the City of Philadelphia or in the suburbs of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.

•  You must register in advance online and select a tree species.

•  Registration is through the online system only.

•  Registration is open through April 20 or whenever the tree inventory is fully reserved.

•  Tree species are available on a first-come, first-served basis. They often “run out” of a specific tree.

•  There is one pick up day, Thursday, May 4, between 2 and 6 p.m. at Penn Park, 31st and Walnut.

•  You are responsible for getting your new tree home.

More information on the Creating Canopy program is available online.