A wreath made by Department of Parks and Recreation urban park rangers in the Bronx looks relatively traditional with its use of plant parts. A closer look, though, reveals part of the wreath is created with spotted lanternflies, the invasive species that have been the talk of the town the past few summers.

"Something that's very much been in the public discourse, they turned it into a creative interpretation for our wreaths," said Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue of the wreath that is part of this year's "Wreath Interpretations" exhibit.

There are more than 30 unique wreaths on display at the parks department’s Arsenal Gallery, in the 41st year of this exhibition. The works are handcrafted by artists, designers and parks department employees, using all types of materials.

“To me, it’s a sign of the holidays in New York City, just like the windows on Fifth Avenue. We’ve got our wreath exhibit, which is so wonderful for New Yorkers to enjoy,” Donoghue said.

Among the unexpected materials used are hand-painted flowers made from plastic bottles, found MetroCards, cleaning pads and playing cards. “Wreath Interpretations” is a yearly highlight at the gallery, located at Fifth Avenue and 64th Street inside the parks department’s headquarters in Central Park.

“It’s a public gallery, and it has rotating exhibits throughout the year. We welcome the public to come in and experience all the different types of art we put on display from our employees and artists all across the city,” Donoghue said.

“Wreath Interpretations” will be on display at the gallery through Jan. 4. Admission to the exhibition is free.