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SUMMARY:2025 Tree and Compost Giveaway: Queens Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:Tree and Compost Giveaway: Queens Botanical Garden \nUPDATE: REGISTRATION IS FULL! All trees for this event are registered. Walk-up recipients are welcome to pick up a tree during the second hour of the giveaway\, from 3:00 p.m. onwards. All remaining trees are first-come\, first-served until all trees are distributed. We always have trees remaining for the second hour for anyone who missed the chance to register in advance. \nThis event is in partnership with Queens Botanical Garden. \nLearn more about our tree giveaway program\, including additional event dates and locations\, our tree care guide\, and more resources here. \nBONUS GIVEAWAYS: Queens Botanical Garden and NYC Parks will be distributing free 20 lb bags of compost and woodchips while supplies last! If you plan to pick up woodchips\, please bring your own container for transportation. \nNative tree species to be distributed at this location include: \n \nAlleghany Serviceberry \nAmerican Plum \nBlack Cherry \nChestnut Oak \nAmerican Persimmon \nSilky Dogwood \nSmooth Alder \n \nPlease note that tree sizes vary. Be prepared to transport up to a two-gallon pot size. \nShow us your tree and tag @nyrp for a chance to be featured on our social media! \nPLEASE NOTE: After you submit the below form\, you will receive a confirmation email with a ticket number. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you are not registered. If you are unsure if you are registered\, please email community@nyrp.org\, and our staff will check for you. Thank you! \nFor Community Gardens on NYC Parks Property: Garden groups must get prior written permission from GreenThumb to plant new trees\, perform major pruning such as limb removals\, or remove existing trees\, even if damaged\, diseased\, or dead. NYC Parks has very strict laws governing tree removal on NYC Parks property. Fines can be significant for improper removals. \n \n
LOCATION:43-50 Main St.\, Queens\, NY 11355
URL:https://www.nyrp.org/get-involved/events/2025-tree-giveaway-qbg/
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