UC Green

04/29/2026

Would you like to have a street tree for your home?

Request your FREE street tree by May 1 here: https://phs.treekeepersoftware.com/stepform.cfm

If your site is approved, arborists will select the best tree species to thrive in your space, and volunteers will plant your new tree at our Fall Tree Planting in November!

Why help grow our urban forest?
🌳 Beautify your neighborhood
🌳 Reduce heat island effect
🌳 Mitigate flooding
🌳 Provide habitat for wildlife
🌳 Absorb noise pollution
🌳 Sequester carbon dioxide

04/19/2026

Happy Spring Planting! 🌦️🌞🌳 April showers greeted us, but our crews brought nothing but sunshine and smiles while installing trees in West Philly. From early morning prep until the last tree stake was pounded into the ground, these amazing volunteers showed up to do good in the neighborhood. A huge THANK YOU for your time and hard work today, you truly embodied the spirit of cooperative community greening!

Interested in a FREE TREE of your own? Check out the link to request one by May 1 for the Fall Tree Planting: https://phs.treekeepersoftware.com/stepform.cfm

And don’t forget to tag us in your planting pics, we love to see and share them!

04/13/2026

Are you planting 🌳🌳🌳 with us?

Spring Tree Planting is set for Sunday, April 19 in Malcolm X Park with two options for volunteering! We invite you to sign up for either (or both) groups as you are able: https://bit.ly/40Siuap

PREP CREW @ 8AM–10AM will handle pre-planting setup to ensure a smooth and successful planting. This includes bagging mulch, organizing tools and trees, welcome desk setup, etc.

PLANTING CREW @ 10AM–1PM will divide into groups to plant trees in the neighborhood and mulch established park trees. Never planted a tree before? UC Green leaders will join each group for assistance.

It’s a perfect way to green West Philly, meet your neighbors, learn more about our mission, and have a lot of fun!

03/06/2026

🌳SAVE THE DATE🌳

Our Spring Tree Planting event is set for Sunday, April 19 in Malcolm X Park with two options for volunteering! We invite you to sign up for either (or both) groups as you are able: https://bit.ly/40Siuap

PREP CREW @ 8AM–10AM will handle pre-planting setup to ensure a smooth and successful planting. This includes bagging mulch, organizing tools and trees, welcome desk setup, etc.

PLANTING CREW @ 10AM–1PM will divide into groups to plant trees in the neighborhood and mulch established park trees. Never planted a tree before? UC Green leaders will join each group for assistance.

We’re looking forward to a beautiful Spring morning of planting street trees in the neighborhood. It’s a perfect way to green West Philly, meet your neighbors, learn more about UC Green’s mission, and have a lot of fun, too. Hope to see you there!

11/24/2025

Last Saturday (11/15) was a beautiful day to grow our urban forest!

With the help of an incredible crew of enthusiastic volunteers, we planted 59 new trees across West & Southwest Philadelphia! 💪🌱

We’re thrilled to partner with our faith-based leaders — Killingsworth Temple, St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, and Victory Christian Center — as they work toward becoming Level 1 arboreta. Their commitment to care, shade, and stewardship is transforming our neighborhoods one tree at a time.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, dug in, and made a difference!

📸 If you have photos or videos from the planting, we’d love to see them! Please send them to [email protected]
— your memories help us tell the story of this work.

Stay tuned for more ways to get involved and help our canopy grow!

10/16/2025

Join us in planting trees across West and Southwest Philadelphia this Fall!

Tap the link in our bio to:

🌱 Sign up for a planting event
🌳 Request a free tree for your home or block
🍂Become a Block Forester and lead greening on your street!

10/07/2025

Today, UC Green collaborated with our partners from and to bring some Autumn flare to the pedestrian triangles along Baltimore avenue. We hope you enjoy!

09/30/2025

🍁SAVE THE DATE🍁 Our Fall Tree Planting event is set for Saturday, November 15 @ 10AM in Malcolm X Park. We invite you to join us for a crisp Fall morning of planting street trees in your neighborhood.

It’s a perfect way to green West Philly, meet your neighbors, learn more about UC Green and our mission, and have a lot of fun, too!

Please register: https://bit.ly/4mFSCHe

08/08/2025

Join UC Green in partnership with Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective on Saturday, August 9 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Get Fresh Daily farmers market garden (5200 Pine Street) for a restorative experience Please register: http://bit.ly/4m4kdT5

Enjoy free sound bowl therapy, yoga, and nature-based healing, with guided discussions led by Black Lotus instructors. Come reconnect with yourself and your community in a peaceful, supportive outdoor space.

Bring your own mat. Light refreshments will be provided, plus food available for purchase from Get Fresh Daily.

08/01/2025

Reposting for our friends at University City District! Come enjoy the canopy of our tall trees this evening as the Movies in Clark Park series kicks off tonight.

In 2025, University City District will screen four classic films in Clark Park on Fridays in August.

07/22/2025

UC Green is seeking an enthusiastic and community-oriented Community Greening & Outreach Assistant to join our team for 12 hours per week.

This part-time position reports to the Executive Director and is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values community engagement, and has a talent for social media storytelling. You’ll help organize and support tree planting events while also promoting our work online to grow awareness and engagement with our programs.

Visit https://www.ucgreen.org for more info and to apply!