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Long Island City Mulchfest: Street Tree Care

January 05, 2024

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM EST

New York City Platoon

Event overview

Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. The link to sign up is below. We will be meeting at 51st Ave and Center Blvd

https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship/14601/register

How to get there:

By Train - Take the 7 train to Vernon Blvd - Jackson Av, LIRR to Long Island City or NYC Ferry to Hunters Point South

By Bus - Take the Q103 to Vernon Blvd/Borden Av

By Car - Closest Address is 1-50 51st Ave, Queens, NY 11101

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Cold weather

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

January 05, 2024

Time

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM (EST)

Location

Hunter's Point South Park

Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Queens, NY

Parking Information

Street Parking near Venue

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