Seasonal & Holidays
Where to Participate in MulchFest in the East Village
East Villagers can drop off their Christmas Trees at Tompkins Square Park Jan. 7-8.
EAST VILLAGE, NY — Don't know what to do with your Christmas tree now that the holiday is over? Bring your tree to MulchFest at Tompkins Square Park Jan. 7-8.
East Villagers can drop off their trees and see them recycled into mulch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during MulchFest. The mulch is then used to nourish plantings across the city, according to the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.
"MulchFest is one of the many annual events that I look forward to because it’s such an easy way to show our commitment to caring for parks across the city," Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver said in a statement. "By repurposing Christmas trees we provide plenty of mulch which serves to reinvigorate New York City’s urban forest."
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According to the neighborhood blog EV Grieve, the first MulchFest tree arrived in Tompkins Square Park Tuesday morning.
Read more on How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in New York City here.
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