PHS Tree Hub
Your one-stop shop for all PHS provided information and guidelines for organizing safe and fun tree plantings. This page is intended for group planting committees and leaders.
Fall 2026 Distribution & Planting
Tree Unloading and Pickups
- Trees arrive April 14th
- Pickups are scheduled for April 15th - 17th
Volunteer
We need help at the warehouse setting up, (un)loading, inspecting, and processing trees, and breaking down!
Timeline & Important Tasks
| DATE | TASK |
|---|---|
January 7, 2026 |
PA Urban and Community Forestry (county) tree application opens |
January 14, 2026 |
Training: Advanced Pruning Lecture | Virtual |
January 24, 2026 Rain Date: January 25, 2026 |
Training: Advanced Pruning In Person Workshops | Philly and County 10:00am-12:30pm |
January 21, 28, and February 4, 2026 |
Training: Basic Tree Tenders | Virtual 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
February 2, 2026 |
PA Urban and Community Forestry Municipalities (county) tree application closes |
February 9, 2026 |
Planting Event Details Due
Provide PHS with your planting event(s) details and volunteer recruitment request. |
February 9, 2026 |
Office Hours with Tree Team Experts | Virtual 5:30pm-6:30pm |
February 12, 2026 |
Training: Tree Tender Leader | Virtual 6:30pm-8pm |
March 9, 2026 |
Invite planters to register at VolunteerHub. VolunteerHub links will be emailed to volunteer managers. |
March 18, 2026 |
Tree Tender Leader Town Hall | Virtual 6:00PM-7:00PM |
March 28, 2026 Rain Date: March 29, 2026 |
Training: Bareroot Crew Leader | In Person 10:00am-2:00pm
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March 30, 2026 |
Schedule your tree pickup timeslot. |
April 6, 2026 |
Pits cuts are complete! Leaders must survey new pit sites. |
3-10 business days before planting day |
PA 1 Calls before digging, organize tools/supplies, final reminders to tree recipients/volunteers/leaders. |
April 15 - 17, 2026 |
Tree Pickup |
April 16 - 20, 2026 |
Tree Planting Double check trees are planted properly (root flare visible at soil grade, staked/tied - no strangling knots), and mulched |
May 1, 2026 |
Philadelphia Tree Applications Due |
June 1, 2026 |
Submit your planting attendance, signed paper waivers, and volunteer tracking to volunteer@pennhort.org. Visit our volunteer hub for more info. Send photos to mhorrell@penhort.org |
June 6, 2026 Rain Date: June 7, 2026 |
Training: Tree Checkers In Person Workshops | Philly and County 10:00am-12:00pm
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June 13, 2026 Rain Date: June 14, 2026 |
Training: Tree Tenders Workshop and Graduation | In Person 10:00am-1:00pm
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Philadelphia Groups
Tree Application Approvals (Check back soon!)
Philly Mulch Certificates
Current Mulch Certificates (Check back soon!)
Free mulch is available at the Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center at 3850 W. Ford Rd. At the link below, each group has a mulch certificate to present at the Recycling Center.