Walking Tour
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(Sold Out) Twilight Tour
There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk - and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. Arm yourself with a flashlight to explore the cemetery's stunning landscape as the sun fades over the horizon. You will visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American culture while your tour guide regales you with some mysterious tales. The night ends at our famous catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.
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Post Turkey Day Tour
After you’ve devoured the turkey and stuffed yourself with pumpkin pie, escape from the house and enjoy a walking tour of Green-Wood. Or send your out-of-town guests on the tour; you can stay home and enjoy some peace and quiet. Or if you're all still getting along, bring everyone! Be sure to dress warmly to enjoy a late autumn stroll in one of New York’s most beautiful and historic greenspaces.
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Post Turkey Day Tour
After you’ve devoured the turkey and stuffed yourself with pumpkin pie, escape from the house and enjoy a walking tour of Green-Wood. Or send your out-of-town guests on the tour; you can stay home and enjoy some peace and quiet. Or if you're all still getting along, bring everyone! Be sure to dress warmly to enjoy a late autumn stroll in one of New York’s most beautiful and historic greenspaces.
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(Sold Out) Tree ID Walk
Green-Wood is home to over 7,000 trees, and boasts one of the largest collections of mature trees in the city. On this walk, arborist Bill Logan and Green-Wood’s Curator of Plant Collections, Joseph Charap, discuss ways by which you can identify trees based on their leaves, bark, roots, and form. Dress warmly and enjoy an afternoon exploring the cemetery’s expansive greenspace!
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Birding in Peace
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBefore our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home. Copies of our new Bird Checklist will be available to all tour participants. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
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Birding in Peace
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBefore our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home. Copies of our new Bird Checklist will be available to all tour participants. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
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Birding in Peace
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBefore our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home. Copies of our new Bird Checklist will be available to all tour participants. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
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Birding in Peace
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBefore our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home. Copies of our new Bird Checklist will be available to all tour participants. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
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(Sold Out) Nocturnal Critters
Biologist and ecologist Mike McGraw will lead visitors in an afterhours exploration of Green-Wood’s nocturnal animals. As part of a multi-year survey, Mike will set up bait stations and light lures to attract moths, butterflies, and various winged invertebrates for documentation. Territorial owls and breeding frogs will also be potentially active during this event, so be ready to listen for and learn more about Green-Wood’s unique ecology. Mike will answer any and all you have while discussing his findings.
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Birding in Peace
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBefore our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home. Copies of our new Bird Checklist will be available to all tour participants. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.