Mulchfest Volunteer Orientation

The Parks GreenTeam and MillionTreesNYC need your help!  Volunteers are welcome to help out at MulchFest 2010, a holiday-tree recycling event.  Here's a quick list of some of the things volunteers will be doing...

* Teach event visitors about the environmental benefits of mulching;

* Help bag mulch for park patrons to take home with them;

* Promote the MillionTreesNYC Stewardship Program.

MulchFest is an annual event held by the Department of Parks & Recreation that provides New Yorkers with the opportunity to bring their holiday trees to be recycled at designated sites across the five boroughs. At these sites we use “chipping machines” to turn dead trees into mulch. The mulch can then be placed in tree pits and horticultural areas to help conserve warmth and soil moisture throughout the winter. Mulch also helps inhibit the growth of weeds. Parks encourages New Yorkers to help the environment and their community by participating in this event and taking home some mulch for use on trees in their community!

Volunteers are required to attend a training at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 5 at the Arsenal (830 5th Avenue, New York, NY). Volunteer placement will be determined at that time.

Location: Central Park: The Arsenal, Central Park (830 5th Avenue at 64th Street)

More Information call: (212) 360-3435 or register as a volunteer!