May the 4th Be With You - Mulch of Hope

Join the Rebel Alliance of Commons Caregivers

The Ithaca Commons is the heart of Downtown, and every spring it needs a little love to get the planters and beds looking their best. This May the 4th, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance is calling on volunteers to help spread mulch across the Commons and send our flowers into the season in style.

We'll start with breakfast at the DIA office at 8:00 AM, then split into two shifts out on the Commons. Sign up for one shift or both.

“Do, or do not mulch. There is no try.” - Yoda, probably, if he were on the DIA volunteer committee

About You

So we know who's showing up and how to reach you day-of.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone

Optional — useful for day-of updates.

Breakfast at the DIA

Fuel up before the Force awakens the planters. 8:00 AM at the DIA office (171 E MLK Jr. Street).

Count me in for breakfast at the DIA, 8:00 AM

Dietary notes

Optional — allergies, preferences, anything we should know.

Pick Your Shift(s)

Two shifts, about 90 minutes each. Sign up for one or both.

8:30 – 10:00 AM Dawn Patrol · the early rebellion

10:15 – 11:45 AM Second Wave · reinforcements

What's the Deal

A quick rundown so you're prepped.

You bring

Weather-appropriate clothes you don't mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, and your general can-do spirit. That's it.

We Provide

Breakfast

Coffee

Gloves

Tools

Mulch

Good company

Anything Else?

Optional — questions, accessibility needs, who you're signing up alongside, etc.

“Mulch, you must.”

You're With the Alliance

Thanks for signing up to mulch the Commons on May the 4th. We'll be in touch a few days before with exactly where to meet, what the weather looks like, and any last-minute details.

Know someone else who'd want in? Forward them this page.

May the mulch be with you.