Bilingual Tree Tenders Spring Basic Training Series

At the heart of SKCP's tree program is the work the Old/South Kensington Tree Tenders, neighbors who have been trained by our partners at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in the biology, care, and planting of trees. As the City of Philadelphia undertakes its first ever Urban Forest Strategic Plan, O/SK Tree Tenders are looking forward to the renewed interest and commitment to the planting and care of our neighborhood treescape.

If you want to become a trained Tree Tender and join the effort . . . Register (here) for the upcoming PHS Bilingual Tree Tenders Basic Training series, Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 6 p.m. The eight-hour virtual course will teach tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. Scholarships available to those interested in participating in neighborhood tree care, contact: greening@southkensingtoncommunity.org na traducción al español con todos los detalles sobre la clase está disponible aqui,

Old/South Kensington Tree Tenders Application & Community Tree Planting coming up!

Old/South Kensington Tree Tenders are taking applications for trees to be planted in the Fall.
If you or your neighbors would like to see trees planted on your block please let us know. You can fill out the form at https://pg-cloud.com/phs/?openform=request-a-tree or call 215-370-0099 or click here for a paper application or call/text 215-370-0099 for assistance in applying.

Community Tree Planting coming up: Earth Day weekend. Old/South Kensington Tree Tenders will be planting trees on Saturday, April 24th
If you would like to volunteer on planting day, please let us know by calling/texting 215-370-0099 or emailing greening@southkensingtoncommunity.org
We will still be observing COVID protocols including making volunteer assignments ahead of time.

Street Tree Applications available now

In compliance with distancing guidelines, Old/South Kensington Tree Tenders Spring Community Tree Planting has been postponed until sometime in the Fall. Other maintenance and care activities have likewise been put on pause. We will let you know more and try to keep you inspired as information becomes available. Until then we are planning for the future, and Taking Applications for ADDITIONAL TREES to be planted in the Fall. Get in touch with your questions, ideas or If you would like to see trees on your block contact us ASAP by greening@southkensingtoncommunity.org
or by calling 215-370-0099

"What Tree is That?" click here for an online key

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Few things are as spectacular as a redbud tree in full spring bloom. Showy pink or reddish-purple blossoms adorn graceful branches. As the seasons progress, heart-shaped leaves emerge - reddish at first, dark green in summer and canary yellow in autumn.
Redbuds are integral to American history. Native American boiled the bark for medicinal uses and ate the flowers raw or fried. George Washington was also fond of this early spring bloomer, transplanting many to his Mount Vernon gardens.
Honoring Trees invites us to reflect on the splendor of trees, the challenges climate change and human stresses pose to trees, and our opportunity to respond with creativity and courage. The exhibition is cosponsored by arboretums and nonprofit organizations including the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) which help plant and care for trees and educate others about the importance of trees to our future.

HAPPY ARBOR DAY From Old/South Kensington Tree Tenders!

In compliance with distancing guidelines, this weekend's Community Tree Planting has been postponed until sometime in the Fall. Other maintenance and care activities have likewise been put on pause. We will let you know more and try to keep you inspired as information becomes available. Until then we are planning for the future, and Taking Applications for ADDITIONAL TREES to be planted in the Fall.
Get in touch with your questions, ideas or If you would like to see trees on your block contact us ASAP by email or by calling 215-370-0099

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IN THE MEANTIME . . .

Take a Tour of Street Trees with one of our hard working heroes, Dana Dentrice, Arborist and PHS Program Manager of Urban Forestry, click here.

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Become a Tree Tender!

At the heart of SKCP's tree program is the work the Old/SouthKensington Tree Tenders, (O/SK TT) neighbors who have been trained by our partners at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in the biology, care, and planting of trees. This Spring, PHS is offering an online option for the popular 8 hour training which begins next week. There is a $40 fee. O/SKTT can provide scholarships to those want to participate in neighborhood tree work and cannot afford the fee (call 215-370-0099): See the link for details.

ID Trees by Bark (click here)

"What Tree is That?" click here for an online key.

"Leaf Winter Tree" ID Key, download the key here.

And, They're back . . . Details here.

FOR THE GARDENERS. . . . A FREE Zoom live chat on Ecological Gardening, more details here.