UC Green, the non-profit known for planting trees in West Philly neighborhoods, is holding a virtual auction this weekend to raise funds for projects scheduled for this fall.

The auction will be live on Instagram from 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20 to 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21.

Community members are invited to bid on unique works of art from local makers – from jewelry to ceramic planters to original artwork by local artists. Special experiences like a catered socially distant ice cream party from Zsa’s Ice Cream will be also included in the offerings. More details about the local contributors who are donating to this fun affair and sneak peaks at auction items are available on the @ArborAndArt Instagram page now. 

This charity event will help UC Green plant more trees, maintain established trees, clean up local blocks and aid West and Southwest Philadelphia community gardens. Since its launch in 1998 UC Green has been working on restoring the area’s tree canopy and planting trees in the neighborhoods that need them the most. For more information, visit www.ucgreen.org.