recycle your tree with philly goat project
Your tree does more than feed goats—it powers change, right here in Philadelphia!
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Urban Impact: PGP is the only urban goat program in the tri-state area, making a difference for thousands every day.
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Community-Centered: Every tree donated fuels our FREE PROGRAMS including: goat walks, job training for teens, animal assisted therapy for people with different Abilities, environmental education and year-round literacy programs in nature.
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Inclusive Mission: PGP provides nature-based programs for over 50,000 people a year...for everyone!
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Healing Through Goats: PGP’s therapy programs, like the Grief Garden, create caring spaces in nature to bring comfort and connection for all.
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Sustainability in Action: Donated trees feed our goats through May and the trunks and branches are chipped and used to line trails and gardens throughout the city!
Come celebrate sustainability with us this January, whether you have a tree or not, everything is Cleaner and Greener with goats!
Interested in becoming a Tree-cycle festival sponsor?
Send an email to: director@phillygoatproject.org
important information
This year we’re hosting 3 events:
🎄Saturday, January 4th 12-3PM
(Rain date: January 5th)
at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum
6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia 19138
🎄Saturday, January 11th 12-3PM
(Rain date: January 12th)
at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum
6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia 19138
🎄Saturday, January 18th 12-3PM
(Rain date: January 19th)
at Laurel Hill West Cemetery
215 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd 19004
There is a $20 donation requested per Christmas tree.
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These donations support Philly Goat Project’s free year-round programming.
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Please check that all decorations are removed before donating your tree.
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Attendees do not need to bring a tree to enter the festival. It is free to enter and we hope you'll join us!
Guests can enjoy an afternoon packed with activities including:
🌳 Exploring the farm
🔥 Warm up with free s’mores and hot cocoa
🎾 Farm Olympics (Awbury only): Kids can participate in fun games
🐐 Goat Petting Zone
🤫 Quiet Visiting Area: A calm space for guests with special needs
🗓️ Philly Goat Project Swag Table
Tree Drop-Off Options for the Awbury Arboretum events include:
🎄Express Curbside Drop-Off: Quick tree drop at 6336 Ardleigh Street entrance.
🎄”G.O.A.T. Safari”: Drive through the farm to drop off your tree. Enter at 6336 Ardleigh Street entrance.
🎄Park and Drag: Park along Washington Lane and bring your tree in yourself!
Location and Parking:
📍 The Farm at Awbury Arboretum
6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
(January 4th and January 11th)
Street parking is available near Washington Lane and Ardleigh Street.
📍 Laurel Hill West Cemetery
215 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(January 18th)
Follow signs to the Conservatory, there is a parking lot. The festival will be happening at the Conservatory.
☔️ Rain Dates: We’ll announce rain changes on social media
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: I can’t make it to the TreeCycle Festival. Can I drop my tree off another time?
A: We are very sorry, we are a small but mighty program and do not have the personnel capacity to manage tree donation outside of dedicated dates and times.
Q: Can I come to the festival if I don’t have a tree?
A: Yes, all ware welcome, regardless of a tree. It’s free to come, however trees require a minimum donation of $20 each.
Q: Are pets allowed?
A: Yes, well behaved pets on leashes are allowed.
Q: Is there a fee to attend the festival?
A: No the festival is FREE, however there is a $20 minimum donation per tree.
Q: Will there be food available?
A: We will have s’mores and hot cocoa for free!
Q: Where can I park to enter the festival after I drop off my tree?
A: There is street parking near Washington Lane and Ardleigh streets, as well as parking along Washington Lane.
Q: Are there restrooms on site?
A: Yes there is an indoor bathroom and an outdoor port of potty.
Q: I have no way of transporting my tree to the festival. Do you do tree pick-ups?
A: Sorry, we do not have the capacity to transport your tree for you.
Q: Can I bring treats to feed the goats?
A: No thank you. Our goats are on a careful diet. However you can help them munch on Christmas trees! Yum!
Q: Is the farm wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible?
A: ⅓ of the farm is paved and accessible, the remained has hard dirt or gravel roads.
Q: Will I be able to feed my tree to the goats?
A: At times , yes, however sometimes the goats can only eat just so many trees so there’s no guarantee.
Q: What is the address of the event?
A: The first two Tree-Cycles are at the Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh Street 19138. The third one is at Laurel Hill West Cemetery, located at 215 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Q: How much time does drop off take?
A: It can take a few minutes, you can come and stay a while and enjoy the day with us!
Q: Dropping off my tree is free with the city, why do I have to pay you?
A: Tree-Cycling is a simple and easy way to be part of the herd. A few minutes of your time and your easy donation helps sustain the local environment as well as PGP’s free programming all year long!
Q: I don’t have cash to buy swag, are other payment methods available?
A: Yes! Aside from cash, we take Venmo, CashApp, Pay Pal and credit cards.
Q: Are there any heated areas?
A: We have two cozy fire pits, hot cocoa and snuggly goats!
Q: What if it rains/snows? Will the event still occur?
A: If it’s pouring rain, use the Rain Date. All other conditions are related to the safety of the roads. Please follow our social media or website calendar for up to date news if there are any weather concerns.
Q: How do I know if my tree is safe for the goats to eat?
A: Our staff will review each tree prior to giving it to the goats to eat.
Q: My tree won’t fit in my car, can I cut it?
A: Yes, but keep it in as many large pieces as possible because it’s easier for the goats to tug against if it’s bigger.
Q: Will you accept wreaths?
A: Sorry we do not accept wreaths.