In response to the declining tree population in regions of Philadelphia and a growing demand for street trees, TTF created the Wingohocking Tree Tenders Group. The group works to educate residents on the benefits of trees in urban areas, plans and implements new tree plantings, and helps to care for existing trees. This is a fun and exciting group of people who are focused on beautifying the watershed!
The Tree Tenders Training is offered through the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and includes tree biology, urban stresses on trees, tree identification, basic pruning and root care, tree planting, community organizing and access to a network of highly motivated and dedicated tree lovers.
The Wingohocking Tree Tenders have planted dozens of trees to date and is looking forward to planting a tree at YOUR house! Please contact us to get involved.
Volunteers plant trees on Rittenhouse Street in Germantown
TTF plants trees through the Tree Tenders program in Germantown between Germantown Avenue, Upsal Street, Stenton Avenue and Chelten Avenue and in the Tacony Creek Park Area between C street, Whitaker Avenue, Wyoming Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Learn more about our work with trees here.
Partners:
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
TreeVitalize
OARC
Ryan Schuman
For more information, contact:
Stephanie Clymer, Community Liaison
215.844.8100
abby@ttfwatershed.org
