WHO WE ARE…
The Urban Tree Connection (UTC) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization, and our mission is to build a neighborhood-rooted food and land system through community leadership development and land-based strategies in West Philadelphia.
Over the last two decades, we have partnered with residents of West Philadelphia's Haddington neighborhood to develop and sustain community-driven greening and gardening projects. Our network of garden and farm sites are spaces for communal growing, gathering, and education that foster deep community engagement and leadership development of residents of all ages, to build a healthy sustainable community.
UTC is Expanding our Board of Directors!
We are currently looking for board members with a diversity of skill sets and professional experiences, and that is in alignment with our mission and vision for a more equitable society through land and food justice.
To learn more contact, Noelle, at noelle@urbantreeconnection.org
UTC is Hiring: 2023 Open Positions
UTC is excited to share two upcoming positions that are opening up for our 2023 Season.
- Part-Time Seasonal Farmer: PT Seasonal Farmworker.FINAL.2.14.2023
- Land Stewardship Organizer: Land Stewardship Organizer.FINAL.2.14.2023
*To apply for these positions, submit a resume and cover letter to the contacts listed inside of the job descriptions by March 6th*
Responding & Adjusting to COVID-19
As of March 13th, 2020 UTC transitioned to remote work and developed an organizational contingency plan in response to the global pandemic. The neighborhood that we have been a part of over the last 20 years, has been impacted significantly. We are staying in close communication with neighbors, learning how things are changing from day to day, and we remain steadfast in our role to build a just food system that is community-rooted and led.
Major Updates:
- UTC's office is closed, however, we are still checking mail and messages. The best way to reach us is via email: info@urbantreeconnection.org
- Neighborhood Foods Farm and Community Gardens are open and in full operation between May to October
- We are coordinating with West Philly Block captains to deliver food shares to neighbors
- Our Community Education Programs including our Youth Apprenticeship Program is now a hybrid of at-home, virtual, and onsite learning
- We are able to host small volunteer groups between April to October
- UTC produced COVID-19 Infographics to share with our neighbors, check them out here: Covid One pagers PDF
Recent Featured Articles:
- American Heart Association: Neighborhood Foods Farm
- WHYY: Victory Gardens
- Philadelphia Citizen: How to Grow Food
- The Food Trust: Farm to School Champions
- Viaset Article
