UC Green

Join UC Green and Girl Trek in a walk to celebrate Women's History month!Join UC Green and Girl Trek in a walk to celebrate Women's History month! We will start walking at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center and turn around at Whitby Avenue! UC Green is a tree planting nonprofit commited to a greener philadelphia! Through partnerships and education, we empower volunteer environmental stewardship in University City and its surrounding communities. Girl Trek is a global movement of Black women leveraging the historic legacy of walking and the power of self-care as a pathway to heal and transform our lives.

UC Green is committed to a greener and healthier Philadelphia!Join neighbors, volunteers, and PHS certified Tree Tenders in planting 50+ trees in the West and Southwest Philadelphia area! Together we can make Philly more green!

Join us in creating a unique living work of art to benefit a wonderful local nonprofit. Seats are limited, buy yours today!Join us for a creative interactive outdoor workshop for a great cause! All proceeds from this 'frond-raiser' will directly benefit UC Green and its mission of equitable greening in West Philadelphia. UC Green leader Dominique London will lead the workshop, sharing her expertise on these beautiful ferns, named for the antler-like appearance of their fronds. You'll learn how to properly mount your new fern from Primex onto a reclaimed wood backer, which has been lovingly created by local expert

Volunteer with UC Green to plant trees in West Philly on November 18!Join us for our annual Fall Tree Planting on November 18 @10 AMVolunteers will meet at 10AM to sign in and form groups, then disperse throughout West Philly to plant. Never planted a tree before? UC Green leaders will join each group for assistance.Help us create a greener, healthier, happier West Philadelphia together!

Learn how some of America's oldest trees played pivotal roles from outdoor classrooms to shelters for refuge.Trees sing songs of our ancestors. They tell of relationships forged in war and peace. Learn how some of America's oldest trees played pivotal roles from outdoor classrooms to shelters for refuge. Share your experience of trees in conversations on gentrification, education, and community building.All ages are welcome, this is a family friendly activity. This event is free to attend, but donations to UC Green are always appreciated.Event held will be held Saturday, February 24 12-2PM in The Dornsife Center: Ryan Hall Room S109For

Volunteer with UC Green to plant trees in West Philly on April 20!Join us for our annual Spring Tree Planting on April 20 @10 AMVolunteers please meet at 10AM to sign in and form groups, then disperse throughout West Philly to plant trees.Never planted a tree before? UC Green leaders will join each group for assistance.H elp us create a greener, healthier, happier West Philadelphia together!

Join UC Green leaders to prune trees around Sayre High School.Join UC Green legacy leader Robin Rick to prune trees around Sayre High School. Pruning keeps our trees healthy, beautifies the neighborhood, and helps keep streets and sidewalks clear and safe.Pruning Club is a great way to learn more about tree care and maintenance, plus get outside and spend time with neighbors in the community.Rain date: July 31

Tree Checkers is a community Science Data Collection program.Tree tenders engage with tree owners, and collect size, health, and other survival data. The goal is to increase tree survival during establishment, promote stewardship through engagement, and make decisions about future plant care. Sign up to join a team of other tree checkers and coordinate a day and time that works for your schedule.

Volunteer with UC Green to plant trees in West Philly on November 16!Join us for our annual Fall Tree Planting on November 16 @10 AMVolunteers please meet at 10AM to sign in and form groups, then disperse throughout West Philly to plant trees.Never planted a tree before? UC Green leaders will join each group for assistance.H elp us create a greener, healthier, happier West Philadelphia together!

Join UC Green for a morning of service greening our parks in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!Join us for a morning of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.We will meet to mulch established park trees together, helping to keep them healthy and our parks beautiful. Mulch was made from your recycled Christmas trees.Volunteers may meet in two locations below to mulch, but more volunteers are requested in Malcolm X Park, as more helping hands are neede to spread mulch here!Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine Street) or Clark Park (4300 Baltimore Ave)

Learn how some of America's oldest trees played pivotal roles from outdoor classrooms to shelters for refuge.Trees sing songs of our ancestors. They tell of relationships forged in war and peace. Learn how some of America's oldest trees played pivotal roles from outdoor classrooms to shelters for refuge. Share your experience of trees in conversations on gentrification, education, and community building.All ages are welcome, this is a family friendly activity. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free to attend, but reservations are required and donations to UC Green are always appreciated.Event held will be held Saturday, February 22 11-1PM

Volunteer with UC Green leaders to prune trees in West Philadelphia.Volunteer with UC Green leaders to prune trees. Pruning keeps our trees healthy, beautifies the neighborhood, and helps keep streets and sidewalks clear and safe. And Pruning Club is a great way to learn more about tree care and maintenance, plus get outside and spend time with neighbors in the community.Please meet at Monumental Baptist Church parking lot at 4948 Locust Street.Gloves and tools will be provided to all volunteers.Bring water and wear comfortable sneakers!By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: UC Green, PO Box

Join us March 20 at 5:30 PM at Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church to envision a greener West Philadelphia.Join us March 20 at 5:30 PM at Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church to envision a greener West Philadelphia.We’re bringing together arborists, tree experts - and you - to plan projects aiming to transform our neighborhoods into vibrant, green spaces.Learn how to get assistance with free trees, stump removal, sidewalk repair and more.Refreshments will be served.Join forces with UC Green and your fellow neighbors as we take the lead in greening our streets, parks, and common spaces.By submitting this form, you are

Join UC Green x Tiny Trekkers on Saturday, March 22 in Whitby Meadows for a healing walk in nature to celebrate Women's History Month!Join UC Green x Tiny Trekkers on Saturday, March 22 from 10AM–12PM in Whitby Meadows for a healing, guided walk in nature to celebrate Women's History Month!This is a family-friendly event, little ones are encouraged to join.Meeting Place: Southwest corner of Whitby Ave and Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The best street parking is along Whitby Ave or Cobbs Creek Parkway (Northbound side). Meet your trip leader on the corner of Whitby Ave and Cobbs Creek