Join us for MulchFest 2026!
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Overview:
MulchFest is an annual event NYC Parks event to recycle your Christmas tree. Folks who bring their Christmas tree will be able to receive a bag of mulch. More information can be found here.
What to Expect…
Volunteers will help pack bags of mulch to distribute to interested members of the public and distribute literature about street tree care. They may also use wheelbarrows to bring mulch to nearby trees. Kneeling, squatting, or lifting might be among the physical activities.
What to Wear…
Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Gloves, tools and materials will be provided.
What to Bring…
Water bottle and small snack if desired.
Why are we doing this …
Street tree care events serve to both create awareness about NYC’s urban ecology and educate residents on the multitude of benefits healthy trees provide our neighborhoods. The idea is for the food scraps to be repurposed and redistributed back to the community as compost through greening projects. Street tree care events are one of many ways we accomplish this mission and your participation helps to further this cause.