It’s Mulchfest: New York City’s unique holiday tradition is back for another tree-mendous year! As the holiday season comes to an end, say “fir-well” to your tree in style! Bring your tree to a Mulchfest location near you to convert your tree into mulch that will nourish our parks all year long. Or bring it on Chipping Weekend (January 10-11) to watch the tree get turned to mulch before your very eyes, and bring a tree-mento to take home! Visit our link in bio to find your nearest Mulchfest loca

3.4K views · 93 reactions | New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner and former APA President, Mitchell Silver, FAICP, discusses the Parks Without Borders initiative. | American Planning Association | Facebook

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9.7K views · 619 reactions | On February 2, 1925, Balto arrived in Nome after braving 53 miles of blizzard conditions, in temperatures that reached below 40 degrees, to stop a deadly diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. This bronze statue of Balto in Central Park was dedicated in his honor later that year. Balto was present at the statue's unveiling on December 17, 1925. | New York City Department of Parks & Recreation | Facebook

5.4K views · 319 reactions | A bald eagle landed in Central Park this week! Though bald eagles spend their winters in forested areas near our waterways, spotting one spending time on the ice in Central Park is pretty rare. (Credit: Brad Balliett/Twitter.com/balliettbrad) | New York City Department of Parks & Recreation | Facebook