BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green-Wood - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.green-wood.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green-Wood REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155555 CREATED:20241219T214802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T051712Z UID:10036555-1744223400-1744227000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Volunteer Recruitment and Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in making a difference at Green-Wood? Before you dive into our volunteer opportunities\, we invite you to join our Information Session to discover how you can get involved\, meet fellow passionate volunteers\, and become part of a vibrant community. \n\n\n\nExplore a wide range of roles\, from guiding guests at public programs and greeting visitors at our entrances to working alongside our horticulture team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your questions\, curiosity\, and enthusiasm! Enjoy light refreshments as we share all the ways you can contribute to this incredible place. We can’t wait to connect with you! \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nThis Info Session will take place at the Modern Chapel\, by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. \n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/volunteer-recruitment-and-info-session-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Volunteers-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155555 CREATED:20250313T143317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T141626Z UID:10036747-1744452000-1744459200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Liberty & Legacy: Honoring Green-Wood’s Revolutionary History DESCRIPTION:With the Sons of the American Revolution\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis April marks the 250th anniversary of the first military engagements of the Revolutionary War\, the Battles of Lexington and Concord. As the country commemorates the anniversary of our independence\, we’re celebrating Green-Wood’s legacy as the site of the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn.  \n\n\n\nJoin Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman and the Battle of Brooklyn Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. No registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll gather near the Gothic Arch for the unveiling of a sign identifying Green-Wood as a Revolutionary War battle ground and the final resting place of over 70 Revolutionary War figures. Then we’ll walk up to Battle Hill—which served a strategic role in the Battle of Brooklyn—stopping along the way to learn about Revolutionary War history (including a patriot whose gravestone was recently uncovered!) Once there\, we’ll witness the unveiling of a plaque to our Liberty Tree\, planted last fall between Liberty Path and the Altar to Liberty. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required\, just show up! Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nImportant Information:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Meet at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The walk to Battle Hill is approximately 1/3 of a mile\, and may go over hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain.This walk is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the walk. For other disability-related accommodations\, contact us at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/liberty-legacy-honoring-green-woods-revolutionary-history/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Liberty-Legacy.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155555 CREATED:20241220T165037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T152127Z UID:10036604-1744462800-1744470000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Hop on board our comfortable\, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer\, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art\, history\, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle of Brooklyn\, visit the grave of Jean-Michel Basquiat\, one of America’s greatest artists\, and discover much more! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, and $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrolley Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch\, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However\, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/discover-green-wood-trolley-tour-12/2025-04-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Discover-GW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241220T173445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T144357Z UID:10036640-1744471800-1744480800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Revolutionary Spirits DESCRIPTION:Courtesy of Fort Hamilton Distillery\n\n\n\n\n\nDelve into the storied past of distilled spirits in Brooklyn with Green-Wood and our neighbors at Fort Hamilton Distillery. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the Cemetery to discover influential figures of the Revolutionary War and distillers who made their mark on the young Republic. Afterward\, the trolley heads to Fort Hamilton Distillery in Industry City where you’ll experience “white” rye straight off the still\, sample whiskey directly from the barrel\, and learn how to bottle your own spirits! You’ll get a tasting of four whiskeys\, followed by a sampling of barrel-aged maple syrup. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $50\, and $40 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrolley Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nAttendees MUST be 21 or older to participate. ID cards will be checked!\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch\, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However\, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. \n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nGreen-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley\, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. \n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/revolutionary-spirits-5/2025-04-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Revolutionary-Spirits_Credit-Courtesy-of-For-Hamilton-Distillery.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T073000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250206T191618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T173805Z UID:10036676-1744524000-1744529400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Birding in Peace DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore our gates open to the public\, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home—at least temporarily. \n\n\n\nThroughout the season\, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers\, woodpeckers\, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods\, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. \n\n\n\nMay and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through\, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight\, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July\, the first migratory birds begin their journey south. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $20\, $16 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nAttendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nFor Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills\, some stairs\, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route\, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled\, tickets will be honored only on that date.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\nFeeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-22/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Birding-1_Credit-Evan-Rabeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T073000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250414T173931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174132Z UID:10036677-1744524000-1744529400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Birding in Peace DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore our gates open to the public\, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home—at least temporarily. \n\n\n\nThroughout the season\, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers\, woodpeckers\, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods\, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $20\, $16 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nMay and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through\, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight\, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July\, the first migratory birds begin their journey south. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nAttendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nFor Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills\, some stairs\, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route\, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled\, tickets will be honored only on that date.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\nFeeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-23/2025-04-13/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Birding-1_Credit-Evan-Rabeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241220T162133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190411Z UID:10036574-1744549200-1744554600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth visit to Green-Wood\, this walking tour offers a fresh\, thrilling perspective on one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. \n\n\n\nLed by one of our expert guides\, this tour takes you to the heart of Brooklyn’s most fascinating stories. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington’s troops during the fight for independence\, uncover the tragic tale of the 1876 Brooklyn Theatre fire\, and pay tribute to luminaries like composer Leonard Bernstein. Along the way\, you’ll encounter hidden gems and learn about unforgettable moments that have shaped the city and its people. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25\, $20 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing Your Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. \n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/green-woods-greatest-hits-11/2025-04-13/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Greatest-Hits-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241220T163546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T200014Z UID:10036593-1744552800-1744560000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Buds and Blossoms: A Spring Walk at Green-Wood DESCRIPTION:Spring is here\, and it’s time to experience Green-Wood’s stunning transformation! The Cemetery bursts into a bouquet of colors as hundreds of flowering trees and plants come to life in a dazzling display. But hurry—this breathtaking spectacle only lasts for a few weeks. Lace up your walking shoes\, grab your camera\, and get ready to snap away during this unforgettable exploration of vibrant blooms and lush greenery. With nearly 8\,000 trees and a Level III accreditation\, Green-Wood is one of only 31 such arboretums in the U.S. and just 48 worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to experience spring in full bloom! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25\, $20 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing Your Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. \n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\nYour membership must be active at the time of the event. Each member is allowed a number of member tickets in line with their membership benefits. Purchases that do not follow these guidelines may be canceled and refunded. Please click here to view ticket allowances for members only events.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/buds-and-blossoms-a-spring-walk-at-green-wood/2025-04-13/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Buds-Blossoms.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250206T151506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T160313Z UID:10036658-1744747200-1744754400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Moonlight Tour DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin fellow fearless adventurers for an evening exploration of Green-Wood’s iconic landscape. See monuments illuminated under the glow of the (almost) full moon and step into the rarely-opened Catacombs. Led by long-time historian Jeff Richman\, this unforgettable walking tour begins at sunset and offers a unique glimpse into the Cemetery’s rich history. This highly popular tour sells out quickly—secure your tickets today! \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. \n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/moonlight-tour-2025/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GW-After-Hours-Evan-Rabeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241218T174828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T175009Z UID:10036540-1744914600-1744921800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving and Weaving DESCRIPTION:Stitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-and-weaving/2025-04-17/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/weaving-featured.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241220T165037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T152127Z UID:10036605-1745067600-1745074800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Hop on board our comfortable\, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer\, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art\, history\, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle of Brooklyn\, visit the grave of Jean-Michel Basquiat\, one of America’s greatest artists\, and discover much more! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, and $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrolley Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch\, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However\, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/discover-green-wood-trolley-tour-12/2025-04-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Discover-GW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T073000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250414T173931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174132Z UID:10036834-1745128800-1745134200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Birding in Peace DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore our gates open to the public\, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home—at least temporarily. \n\n\n\nThroughout the season\, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers\, woodpeckers\, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods\, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $20\, $16 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nMay and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through\, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight\, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July\, the first migratory birds begin their journey south. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nAttendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nFor Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills\, some stairs\, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route\, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled\, tickets will be honored only on that date.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\nFeeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-23/2025-04-20/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Birding-1_Credit-Evan-Rabeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250326T140234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T140238Z UID:10036813-1745260200-1745265600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Silent Book Club of Death DESCRIPTION:Do you like book clubs\, but prefer to choose your own book? Want to reflect on your mortality in the company of polite bookworms?  \n\n\n\nCome read and mingle with new\, bookish friends at Silent Book Club of Death! Bring whatever book you happen to be reading—related to the themes of death\, grief\, loss\, aging\, or mortality—to read in companionable silence\, then share about it with your fellow attendees. You can bring your own book\, or borrow one from our library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free\, registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nThere have been over a dozen Silent Book Club of Death chapters and pop up events globally. Green-Wood is proud to serve as one of the New York chapter venues.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll be joined by the founder of the first chapter\, Catherine of Death Project Manager\, who will present on the importance of end-of-life planning\, share key tips to getting organized\, and opine on logistics as an act of love and care. She will answer questions on designing your own death education event and share work she’s done globally and multilingually to create death-aware programming. \n\n\n\nWe will mingle before setting the timer to read\, and once the hour’s up\, death doula and illustrator Lauren Seeley will lead a group discussion on these universal\, yet challenging topics. \n\n\n\nLauren Seeley is a death and grief doula for pets and humans. As a death educator\, she focuses on death literacy\, end-of-life preparation\, spirituality\, and energy and intuitive work in death and grief spaces. She is the sole facilitator of The Silent Book Club of Death’s NYC chapter and a curator of funerals\, altars and memorial spaces. Seeley resides in Brooklyn\, NY\, where she also works at a funeral home. \n\n\n\n*Participation in discussion is entirely optional—you can engage as much or as little as you feel comfortable. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBefore Reserving Your Spot\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: Check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThe Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/silent-book-club-of-death-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Book-Club-new.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241219T213633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T213829Z UID:10036554-1745575200-1745582400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Growing Together: Arbor Day Tree Planting DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arbor Day at Green-Wood! Join us for a morning of environmental stewardship and community as we plant trees together\, helping to create a greener future. Bring your family and friends to learn about the vital role trees play in our ecosystem while contributing to the beautification of our neighborhood. \n\n\n\nMeet us at the Sunset Park Entrance (35th Street and Fourth Avenue)\, where Green-Wood’s expert horticulturists and educators will guide you in planting trees and sharing their knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: This event is free but registration is required. Families may register at the event if there are available places left.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check in will be at the Sunset Park Entrance at Fourth Avenue and 35th Street. Cemetery staff will direct you to the nearby planting area.\n\n\n\nFor Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable attire for planting trees outdoors\, taking weather into account. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Participants wearing improper footwear may not be able to assist in all tasks for their safety. All gloves\, equipment and other materials will be provided and distributed at the discretion of Cemetery staff.\n\n\n\nAccessibility: This event takes place outdoors and involves walking\, standing\, bending\, lifting\, shoveling\, and touching dirt and mulch. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with this event\, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders. There is no rain date for this event. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/growing-together-arbor-day-tree-planting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tree-Stewardship.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250317T034918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T021758Z UID:10036701-1745607600-1745614800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood After Hours DESCRIPTION:Experience Green-Wood after the gates have closed\, when the grounds take on a magical ambiance. As evening approaches\, you’ll journey past magnificent monuments and along peaceful paths\, discovering the fascinating stories of notable New Yorkers who shaped our history and culture. The experience culminates with a special treat—rare access to the Catacombs\, an underground space that few get to see. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations\, contact us at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/green-wood-after-hours-35/2025-04-25/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/After-Hours-sunset.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241220T165037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T152127Z UID:10036606-1745672400-1745679600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Hop on board our comfortable\, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer\, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art\, history\, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle of Brooklyn\, visit the grave of Jean-Michel Basquiat\, one of America’s greatest artists\, and discover much more! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, and $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrolley Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch\, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However\, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/discover-green-wood-trolley-tour-12/2025-04-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Discover-GW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250317T034918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T021758Z UID:10036702-1745694000-1745701200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood After Hours DESCRIPTION:Experience Green-Wood after the gates have closed\, when the grounds take on a magical ambiance. As evening approaches\, you’ll journey past magnificent monuments and along peaceful paths\, discovering the fascinating stories of notable New Yorkers who shaped our history and culture. The experience culminates with a special treat—rare access to the Catacombs\, an underground space that few get to see. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations\, contact us at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/green-wood-after-hours-35/2025-04-26/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/After-Hours-sunset.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T073000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250414T173931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174132Z UID:10036678-1745733600-1745739000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Birding in Peace DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore our gates open to the public\, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home—at least temporarily. \n\n\n\nThroughout the season\, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers\, woodpeckers\, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods\, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $20\, $16 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nMay and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through\, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight\, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July\, the first migratory birds begin their journey south. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nAttendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nFor Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills\, some stairs\, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route\, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled\, tickets will be honored only on that date.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\nFeeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-23/2025-04-27/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Birding-1_Credit-Evan-Rabeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241219T173539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T194431Z UID:10036547-1745748000-1745758800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood’s Green Adventure For Families DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Genspace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a day of family-friendly nature adventures! Expert naturalists will be leading walks to collect data on birds\, insects\, fungi\, and plants at the Cemetery for the City Nature Challenge.* Genspace\, New York’s community bio lab\, will bring the fun of science exploration through interactive performances. And so much more! \n\n\n\nClick here to view the schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration recommended. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n*What is the City Nature Challenge? Every year\, for four days\, people in cities across the world join together to find and identify as many species of wildlife as possible. To participate\, all you need is a smartphone with a camera and an iNaturalist account\, and we’ll help you photograph wildlife at Green-Wood.  \n\n\n\nOngoing Activities (10am-1pm): \n\n\n\n\nNature Drawing with Green-Wood and Gotham Taxidermy\n\n\n\nMicroscopy\, paper making\, and mushroom ink drawing with Genspace\n\n\n\nNew York Mycological Society Table\n\n\n\nAll About Bees table with scientist Sara Kornbluth\n\n\n\nButterfly vision flower art with Yadira Hadlett from Sunset Spark\n\n\n\n\nScheduled Activities: \n\n\n\n\nFlora and Fauna Walk (10am and 12pm): Join botanist Molly Rouzie and Chris Kreussling the Flatbush Gardener for a walk exploring relationships between plants and animals!\n\n\n\nNature Bathing Basics (10:15am and 11:00am): Try out nature bathing\, a mindfulness practice\, with certified ANFT guide Rosemarie Miner\, founder of ecology-first landscaping firm Our Temenos.\n\n\n\nBirds and Bugs Walk (10:15 and 11:45am): Join naturalist Matthew Wills on a hunt for birds and bugs at Green-Wood!\n\n\n\nFungi Walk (11:15am): New York Mycological Society members Victoria Bayevski and Potter Palmer will lead families on a fun fungi hunt around the cemetery.\n\n\n\nPaseo por la naturaleza en español e ingles (10am and 11am): ¡Únase a los educadores de Green-Wood\, Dhamar Romo-Chavez o Ari Riapos (Director de Proyectos de East New York Farms) en una caminata para explorar la naturaleza en el cementerio!\n\n\n\nReading\, Singing\, and Book Signing with Rasha Hamid (11am and 12pm): Come listen to Brooklyn author\, illustrator\, and teacher Rasha Hamid read aloud her books Hello\, Beech Tree! and How to Bird. Stay for a sing-along and a book signing!\n\n\n\n“Non-Native” Edible Plants Walk (in English and Mandarin) (11:30am): Join artist and researcher Huiyi Chen and learn to identify and forage for “non-native” edible plants. Explore their migration stories and their meanings in different cultures. This walk is a part of Chen’s Wild Herb Nomad project inspired by Sunset Park foragers.异乡“的滋味 可食用植物导览（英语和普通话）11:30 am与艺术家兼研究者陈汇怡一起，学习识别和寻找来自家乡的野菜。探索这些植物的漂洋过海的迁徙故事，发现他们在不同文化餐桌上的用处。本次导览是陈汇怡受日落公园的野菜采集者启发而开展的“野草游牧”项目的一部分。\n\n\n\n\nFree. Registration is recommended\, but not required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs for families throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBefore Reserving Your Spot\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nWhere to go: Please enter Green-Wood through the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street) and head to the  Historic Chapel\, the central location for the event.\n\n\n\nThere is no check-in for this event. Registration just helps us know how many people to expect.\n\n\n\nA schedule of walks with expert naturalist guides will be announced closer to the event date.\n\n\n\nThis program will proceed rain or shine. In case of extreme weather\, the event may end early. Please wear weather appropriate shoes and clothes.\n\n\n\nIf you want to contribute to the city Nature Challenge\, we recommend you download the iNaturalist mobile app on your mobile device and create a profile (if you don’t already have one). All instructions and links to the mobile app can be found on iNaturalist. If you’re not sure how\, volunteers will help you do so at the event.\n\n\n\nWe encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/green-woods-green-adventure-for-families/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Green-Adventures.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241220T162133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190411Z UID:10036575-1745758800-1745764200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth visit to Green-Wood\, this walking tour offers a fresh\, thrilling perspective on one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. \n\n\n\nLed by one of our expert guides\, this tour takes you to the heart of Brooklyn’s most fascinating stories. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington’s troops during the fight for independence\, uncover the tragic tale of the 1876 Brooklyn Theatre fire\, and pay tribute to luminaries like composer Leonard Bernstein. Along the way\, you’ll encounter hidden gems and learn about unforgettable moments that have shaped the city and its people. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25\, $20 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing Your Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. \n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/green-woods-greatest-hits-11/2025-04-27/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Greatest-Hits-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20240321T180905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T173723Z UID:10036083-1745762400-1745769600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Tree Giveaway DESCRIPTION:With the New York Restoration Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUrban trees play an essential role in our City’s environmental resilience. That’s why each year\, the New York Restoration Project distributes thousands of native tree saplings to New York City residents through tree giveaway events across the five boroughs. This April\, they are coming to Green-Wood! In addition to tree saplings\, attendees can receive wild bergamot plants being given away by PlantXChange\, participate in creating seed bombs\, learn about the history of Turtle Island\, and discover how UPROSE is preparing Sunset Park for climate change through equitable community initiatives. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: All pre-registered trees for this event have been fully reserved. However\, walk-up recipients are welcome during the second hour of the giveaway\, starting at 11am. We typically have trees remaining for anyone who missed the chance to register in advance. All remaining trees will be distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis until supplies run out. \n\n\n\nAbout Our Partner Organizations: \n\n\n\nThe New York Restoration Project is an environmental justice nonprofit and citywide nature conservancy dedicated to preserving community gardens and other green spaces. As the lead organization for this event\, NYRP works to ensure all New Yorkers have equitable access to green space. Learn more about NYRP here. \n\n\n\nPlantxChange (@plantxchange)cultivates and distributes plants while providing education on social justice\, Indigenous stewardship\, and botany. Their workshops and resources are intentionally crafted by and for QTBIPOC community members\, fostering inclusive and accessible learning spaces. PlantxChange empowers individuals to become environmental stewards and community leaders who can share knowledge and support transformative movement building. \n\n\n\nUPROSE (@uprosebrooklyn)\, founded in 1966\, is Brooklyn’s oldest Latino-founded community organization. This intergenerational\, multiracial\, nationally-recognized grassroots organization works at the intersection of social justice and climate change. UPROSE advocates for Sunset Park residents’ access to clean air\, clean water\, open space\, quality education\, and culturally-grounded arts. To prepare the neighborhood for climate crisis impacts\, UPROSE offers CPR\, Stop The Bleed\, and de-escalation trainings\, workshops on native plants\, and hosts Salsa and Bomba classes among other community initiatives. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/tree-giveaway/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tree-giveaway-featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T073000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250414T173931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174132Z UID:10036679-1745992800-1745998200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Birding in Peace DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore our gates open to the public\, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home—at least temporarily. \n\n\n\nThroughout the season\, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers\, woodpeckers\, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods\, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $20\, $16 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nMay and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through\, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight\, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July\, the first migratory birds begin their journey south. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nAttendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nFor Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills\, some stairs\, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route\, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled\, tickets will be honored only on that date.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\nFeeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-23/2025-04-30/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Birding-1_Credit-Evan-Rabeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250326T142642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T140947Z UID:10036837-1746009000-1746012600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Credit: Park Slope Parents\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for a peaceful outdoor space to take a stroll with your baby? Join us at Green-Wood for a stroller-friendly walk\, designed for parents and caregivers who want to get outside\, meet other families\, and enjoy a dash of history along the way! In partnership with Park Slope Parents\, this leisurely walk is a chance to soak in the Cemetery’s beauty\, connect with fellow grown-ups\, and discover the stories that make Green-Wood so special. It’s fresh air\, fun facts\, and a perfect excuse to get rolling—all at a baby-friendly pace! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free\, registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe material in this tour is intended for adults and is not designed to be child-friendly. All children should either be in a stroller or carrier. \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more programs like this throughout the year. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. Only one space may be reserved per person.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: This walking tour follows a route designed for gentle movement over mostly even terrain. However\, some areas of the Cemetery include hills\, grass\, and uneven paths that may be challenging to navigate. The route is not fully ADA-compliant. We strongly recommend wearing suitable footwear.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety & Comfort: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Restrooms are available at the start and end of the tour\, but not along the route. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 2 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/green-wood-on-wheels-stroller-friendly-walking-tour/2025-04-30/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Stroller-Tour-Credit-Park-Slope-Parents.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250317T034918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T021758Z UID:10036703-1746212400-1746219600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood After Hours DESCRIPTION:Experience Green-Wood after the gates have closed\, when the grounds take on a magical ambiance. As evening approaches\, you’ll journey past magnificent monuments and along peaceful paths\, discovering the fascinating stories of notable New Yorkers who shaped our history and culture. The experience culminates with a special treat—rare access to the Catacombs\, an underground space that few get to see. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations\, contact us at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/green-wood-after-hours-35/2025-05-02/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/After-Hours-sunset.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250317T043156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T144218Z UID:10036745-1746266400-1746273600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Patriots of the Past: The Revolutionary War at Green-Wood Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:We’ve officially entered semiquincentennial territory—250 years since the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired. In 1775\, the battles at Lexington and Concord sparked a conflict that would forever change the course of history.Join Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman for a trolley tour that takes you deep into the Cemetery’s rich Revolutionary War history. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, and $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrolley Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn about how\, on August 27\, 1776\, Green-Wood was the site of the largest battle of the war\, with General George Washington leading the Continental Army. You’ll also discover the incredible stories of revolutionaries interred at the Cemetery\, including soldiers\, spies\, and political leaders whose contributions were pivotal in America’s fight for independence. This tour offers a fascinating and immersive look into the lives of those who helped shape our nation. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch\, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. However\, the trolley may make stops where passengers are encouraged to disembark in areas that are not wheelchair accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason\, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. To accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, please contact us at least one week in advance.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/patriots-of-the-past-the-revolutionary-war-at-green-wood-trolley-tour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Revolution-War-featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250317T041621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T021923Z UID:10036697-1746270000-1746275400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Meet Your Green Neighbors: Walk for Kids DESCRIPTION:Embark on an engaging and family-friendly exploration of Green-Wood’s natural wonders: radiant blooms\, lush leaves\, and towering trees. Kids will learn to make observations and identify the characteristics of their “green neighbors\,” fostering a deeper connection with nature and inspiring the next generation of environmental advocates! \n\n\n\nThis tour is recommended for children\, ages 4-12. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult\, and adult ticket holders MUST be accompanied by a child. Adults and children (ages 4 and older) are required to purchase tickets. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25\, $20 for members\, $5 for children ages 4-12 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations\, contact us at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. For tours with designated rain dates\, tickets will only be valid on those specified dates.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/meet-your-green-neighbors-walk-for-kids-6/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Green-Neighbors-kids-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20241220T165037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T152127Z UID:10036607-1746277200-1746284400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Hop on board our comfortable\, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer\, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art\, history\, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle of Brooklyn\, visit the grave of Jean-Michel Basquiat\, one of America’s greatest artists\, and discover much more! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, and $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrolley Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch\, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However\, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/discover-green-wood-trolley-tour-12/2025-05-03/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Discover-GW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250317T034918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T021758Z UID:10036704-1746298800-1746306000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood After Hours DESCRIPTION:Experience Green-Wood after the gates have closed\, when the grounds take on a magical ambiance. As evening approaches\, you’ll journey past magnificent monuments and along peaceful paths\, discovering the fascinating stories of notable New Yorkers who shaped our history and culture. The experience culminates with a special treat—rare access to the Catacombs\, an underground space that few get to see. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, $24 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations\, contact us at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/green-wood-after-hours-35/2025-05-03/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/After-Hours-sunset.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T073000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250414T173931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174132Z UID:10036680-1746338400-1746343800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Birding in Peace DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore our gates open to the public\, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home—at least temporarily. \n\n\n\nThroughout the season\, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers\, woodpeckers\, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods\, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $20\, $16 for members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nMay and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through\, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight\, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July\, the first migratory birds begin their journey south. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nAttendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nFor Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills\, some stairs\, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route\, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency\, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nRefunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled\, tickets will be honored only on that date.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.\n\n\n\nFeeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.\n\n\n\n\nNot a Member?\n\n\n\nClick here for all of our membership levels and information. \n\n\n\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nDon’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-23/2025-05-04/ CATEGORIES:Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Birding-1_Credit-Evan-Rabeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155556 CREATED:20250321T191528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T200401Z UID:10036812-1746352800-1746378000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Sunday in the Cemetery DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jothan Cashero\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday in the Cemetery is a day-long exploration of mortality at Green-Wood. We invite you to candidly engage with grief and death through a compassionate\, supportive lens. This free\, open-house style event brings together leading experts for engaging talks\, workshops\, and guided tours that illuminate end-of-life care\, funeral traditions\, and memorial arts. Through personal stories and interactive experiences\, discover community through shared human experiences and gain insights into how we can each live well and remember meaningfully. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Donations encouraged. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore Reserving Your Spot\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Advanced reservation is strongly recommended. We may reach capacity\, potentially turning away late arrivals. While registration is recommended\, it does not guarantee entry. Only one space may be reserved per person.\n\n\n\nLocation: Programs will take place at various locations and times throughout the day. Please check the schedule for details on your selected events.\n\n\n\nDonation: Although programs are free\, we invite each registrant to support Green-Wood’s ongoing death education initiatives through a voluntary contribution\, enabling us to continue offering meaningful community programs throughout the year.\n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Historic Chapel is a historic landmark structure and is not ADA Compliant. Access requires ascending and descending stairs. The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant\, however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.\n\n\n\n\nMovement for Grief\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00am – 11:30amOutdoor Workshop\, meets at the Modern Chapel \n\n\n\nBegin your morning at Sunday in the Cemetery with guided movement meditation\, setting a reflective tone for the conversations and workshops later in the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by a teacher from ONEYOGAHOUSE\, this gentle practice invites participants of all levels to connect with Green-Wood’s landscape through breathwork\, mindful movement\, and sound meditation. As we honor the intricate cycles of life and death\, this meditative session will ground us in presence\, preparing our hearts and minds for the profound explorations to follow. \n\n\n\nArt in the Cemeteryscape\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00am – 11:30amWalking Tour meets at the Gothic Arch \n\n\n\nThis interactive walking tour reimagines Green-Wood’s historic landscape as an open-air museum filled with soaring obelisks\, intricately carved sculptures\, and stately mausoleums. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuide Deborah Chi will lead you to uncover the rich artistry\, symbolism\, and evolving styles that characterize these memorials\, while fostering meaningful conversations about how the emotions they evoke and what they reveal about human expression. \n\n\n\nAs we move through this evocative space\, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on the cemetery as not just a place of rest\, but as a profound gallery of artistic achievement where history\, memory\, and craftsmanship intertwine. \n\n\n\nDeborah Chi is a tour guide whose focus is how art and storytelling can help foster human connection and social transformation. \n\n\n\nJoanna Ebenstein Reading & Signing\n\n\n\n\n\n12pm – 1:30pmBook Talk and Q&A Session meets in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A \n\n\n\nMorbid Anatomy Founder & Creative Director Joanna Ebenstein joins the Sunday in the Cemetery celebrations with a reading from her most recent publication\, Memento Mori: The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life\, the cornerstone for Morbid Anatomy’s Memento Mori Fest activities\, followed by a Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso visit Morbid Anatomy’s Library Pop-Up Table that will be open from 12pm-5pm. (12pm-5pm:\, Modern Chapel Lobby). Visit the Morbid Anatomy pop-up throughout the day for a selection of books and object d’arte from our Library & Shop. \n\n\n\nNatural Endings\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:30pmLecture and Optional Walking Tour meets in the Modern Chapel – Chapel B \n\n\n\nAround the world\, people are answering the call to make our final farewell better for the planet. But with so many new methods\, what are the best and “greenest” options? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program begins with a presentation by funeral director Amy Cunningham about the importance of eco-conscious funeral practices\, exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional burial methods\, and the emergence of environmentally friendly funeral rituals. \n\n\n\nGreen-Wood memorial counselors will discuss natural burial opportunities at the Cemetery to show you what green burial looks like right here in Brooklyn! After the session has concluded\, there will be an optional walking tour to Cedar Dell\, an area designated for natural burials. \n\n\n\nAmy Cunningham is the founder and owner of Fitting Tribute Funeral Services in Brooklyn\, NY\, and serves the community through lectures on green burial\, cremation\, grief literacy and more. \n\n\n\nYour End of Life Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:30pmPanel Conversation in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A \n\n\n\nThis panel brings together four death-care professionals—a funeral director\, a thanatologist\, a death doula\, and a chaplain—for an illuminating conversation on the professionals that make up your end-of-life lineup. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough both moderated and audience-fielded question and answer\, these experts will unpack the emotional\, spiritual\, practical\, and philosophical dimensions of death and dying. You’ll get an intimate glimpse into the complex rituals\, personal journeys\, difficult conversations\, and profound transformations that surround life’s most universal transition. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nEmma Acker is the founder of All’s Well Initiative and serves her community as a death doula for mainly unhoused individuals in New York.\n\n\n\nErica Hill is the owner of Sparrow Funeral home in Greenpoint and a licensed funeral director.\n\n\n\nMatilda Garrido is a certified thanatologist with extensive experience working with the dying\, families of the dying\, and the bereaved.\n\n\n\nJoo Young Hong is a board certified chaplain and the manager of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.\n\n\n\n\nNavigating Pet Grief\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:30pmPanel Conversation in the Modern Chapel – Chapel B \n\n\n\nThis panel brings together veterinary grief counselors\, cremation specialists\, and pet memorial experts to explore the emotional landscape of pet loss and the diverse options for honoring companion animals after death. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll gain insights into grief processing\, cremation alternatives\, memorial practices\, and healing rituals that recognize the deep bonds between humans and their animal companions\, along with support and practical guidance for moving through one of life’s most tender transitions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nLauren Seeley is a death and grief doula for humans and animals\, and serves as a death educator with special focus on LGBTQIA+ end-of-life care. \n\n\n\nJessica Fragola is the lead veterinarian and founder of Paws at Peace.\n\n\n\nJennifer Muldowney\, funeral celebrant and founder of Muldowney Memorials\, specializes  in services for pets.\n\n\n\n\nGrieving and Weaving\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm – 5:00pmHands-on Workshop in the Historic Chapel \n\n\n\nJoin artist Mary Pat Klein for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting that explores creativity\, contemplation\, and healing through textile arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the therapeutic potential of tactile crafts in processing grief. All skill levels are welcome;tutorials are available for beginners and experienced crafters of any medium may work on their new or ongoing projects. A limited number of materials for crafting will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMary Pat Klein is a renowned yarn craftsperson whose work has been part of Oscar-nominated costume design teams\, and has been featured on Broadway and television. \n\n\n\nSacred Grounds: Cemetery Sips & Stories\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00pm – 5:00pmMeet and Greet in the Modern Chapel – Chapels A & B \n\n\n\nAt this intimate and informal gathering Green-Wood’s gravediggers\, crematory operators\, memorial counselors\, local death-care-industry professionals\, and community members will join us for candid and supportive conversations about death work. While mingling over light refreshments\, you’ll have unprecedented access to the professionals who quietly steward our final transitions and work to demystify death care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/sunday-in-the-cemetery/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GW-Sundays-In-The-Cemetery-List.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR