Tree Giveaway

When: Saturday, October 18 at 11 AM

Where: Magnolia Plaza, 686 Lafayette Avenue (Marcy and Tompkins)

Have a place to plant a tree? 100 free trees will be distributed this Saturday to individuals, families and community groups for planting on private property. Trees will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis or you can pre-register for your tree. Simple tree planting and care instructions provided for the Fig, Paw Paw, Apricot or Peach trees.

Go to http://bit.ly/PACCtrees to reserve a tree – or arrive early as trees will run out quickly. For questions, contact Claire Turner at 212-333-2552.  This event is hosted by Pratt Area Community Council and is sponsored by: the MillionTreesNYC, Toyota, TD Bank, plaNYC, NYC Parks Department and New York Restoration Project and jetBlue Airways.

Mulch Day on Park Place

When: Saturday, October 18, 10 AM

Where: Park Place between Vanderbilt and Carlton Avenues

Join the Prospect Heights Street Tree Task Force and the Park Place 21 Block Association for a tree care event starting at 10 am this Saturday, October 18. The Parks Department will furnish mulch to spread around tree pits, tools will be provided, and daffodils will be planted on part of Vanderbilt Avenue.