One Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Join the Wingohocking Tree Tenders!
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.
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.
Top 10 Reasons to Plant:
- Trees help purify the air we breathe by absorbing pollutants.
- Trees increase property values and improve the tax base in communities.
- Trees improve neighborhood appeal, attracting businesses, shoppers, and homeowners.
- Trees cool our cities and towns by reducing heat generated by buildings and paved surfaces.
- Tree shade, properly placed, can save an average household up to $250 annually in energy costs.
- Trees reduce the amount of pollutants in sewer systems, saving communities millions of dollars in water treatment costs.
- Trees soften harsh building lines and large expanses of pavement, making urban environments much more pleasant.
- Trees provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, maintaining a balance with nature even in urban areas.
- Trees reduce the amount of water-borne pollutants that reach streams and rivers.
- Trees reduce levels of domestic violence and foster safer, more sociable neighborhood environments.
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