Mulching commences in Tompkins Square Park while a picturesque snow falls

The 2017 MulchFest/TreeCycle is officially underway in Tompkins Square Park... Despite a botched opening — workers pulled a Kanye and started the proceedings 15 minutes later than advertised — the Park was soon filled with the gentle purr of a mulcher mulching... as these photos by EVG Senior Mulching Correspondent Steven show...





So far, the crowds are fairly light to watch the proceedings... (guests are able to take home a bag of mulch — great in smoothies and acai bowls)



And there haven't been any takers (yet) for the MulchFest Premium Seats, a VIP package that includes Prime Seat Locations, VIP Express Entry and a MulchFest Poster autographed by the Deputy Commissioners of the NYC Parks Department.

MulchFest allegedly happens until 2 (p.m.) today ... and commences again tomorrow from 10-2.

Reminders: Pun-friendly MulchFest is this weekend

[2nd Avenue this morning via Vinny and O]

As if you need any reminders about the best event that takes place in NYC every January. (We hear that organizers are combining MulchFest with Restaurant Week and the No Pants Subway Ride next January. No Pants Mulch Week is the working title.)

MulchFest 2015 takes place tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Tompkins Square Park. Just follow the soothing sounds of the wood chipper toward the middle of the Park...