Volunteer Tree Planting

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is hosting volunteer tree planting in Philadelphia, and it's a recurring thing rather than a one-off. The sessions run every Thursday from April 9 through October 29, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Because it's a weekly thing, you don't have to commit to every single date. If you're free one Thursday morning and want to get your hands dirty, you can just drop in. If you find you like it, you can keep coming back throughout the spring, summer, and fall. It's a two-hour window, so it doesn't take up your whole day—you're in and out by noon.

The work is straightforward: you'll be planting trees on the grounds of the Schuylkill Center, a spot dedicated to environmental education right here in the city. It's the kind of thing that's easy to do with a friend or a small group, and since it runs for so many months, it's a good way to spend a few mornings outdoors without having to clear your entire schedule.

If you're looking for something to do on a Thursday morning, the details are simple: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, every Thursday from April 9 to October 29, 10 AM to 12 PM.