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Post-Halloween Pumpkin Smash at Hudson River Park Nov 2
November 1, 2024, 10:26.23 am ET
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November is here, and it’s time to take out some post-Halloween frustrations by turning your pumpkins into something beautiful—compost! Hudson River Park’s annual Pumpkin Smash is back, offering an eco-friendly way to smash, squash, and pulverize those leftover gourds into nutrient-rich soil that keeps the Park lush and green.
Picture this: you step up to a sturdy tree stump at Pier 84 with a pumpkin in hand. Kids are lined up, gripping baseball bats and shovels, eager to swing and see those pumpkins explode into orange splatters. For fifteen satisfying minutes, choose your tool—bat, hammer, or shovel—and reduce your pumpkin to bits, all while learning about composting from sustainability experts. This isn’t just about smashing pumpkins for fun (though it definitely is fun!)—it’s a chance to contribute to the Park’s compost program and see how composting helps plants thrive through the winter.
From breaking down pumpkin pieces under a microscope to discovering the benefits of nutrient-rich soil, everyone can enjoy hands-on eco-education. Plus, those smashed pumpkins will enrich Hudson River Park’s soil, promoting healthier plant beds and helping them retain water.
So, don’t miss the Pumpkin Smash at Hudson River Park. It’s one of the most exciting ways to wrap up your Halloween season sustainably, ensuring those pumpkins find new life in keeping our parklands beautiful and green all year long.
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