Presented by the Washington Park Conservancy in conjunction with The Department of General Services and the City of Albany

This annual rite of spring in Washington Park  is eagerly anticipated by area residents and avid gardeners inspired by the Park’s glorious tulip plantings to beautify their own gardens. Proceeds from the Tulip Dig & Sale support the Washington Park Conservancy’s efforts to help the city restore, preserve, and maintain Albany’s historic Washington Park.

START TIME: 9:00am (Dig begins at 9:00 but come early to get in line!  Event ends when all bulbs have been dug)

LOCATION:  Tulip Beds around the Moses Fountain

FEE: $10.00 for a bag of 30, limit 4 bags per person, while supplies last. Cash (smaller denominations greatly appreciated), Credit Cards, GPay, ApplePay payment availability.

DETAILS:

• The Tulip Dig is limited strictly to designated beds, under the direction of park staff and volunteers.
• Event will proceed rain or shine.
• There will be a limited number of garden forks available to borrow for digging, but we urge you to bring your own.
• NO SHOVELS OR SPADES. Only Garden Forks are allowed.
• We encourage diggers to bring recyclable grocery bags; otherwise paper bags will be provided.

YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU:

• A long-handled garden fork
• Garden gloves
• Comfortable, gardening-appropriate footwear
• A hat