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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260109T054831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T175658Z UID:10037092-1778331600-1778338800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Credit: Green-Wood Staff\n\n\n\n\n\nHop on board our cozy\, warm trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of the Cemetery’s most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer\, this is your chance to experience 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 so much more! \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\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 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/discover-green-wood-trolley-tour-19/2026-05-09/ 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:20260509T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260109T162011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T162016Z UID:10037172-1778340600-1778349600@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\, $45 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\nFort Hamilton Distillery started barreling whiskey in 2016 when founders Alex Clark and Amy Grindeland embarked on a mission to recapture America’s finest spirits. Based in Industry City\, Brooklyn\, just steps from the Cemetery\, the distillery is surrounded by landmarks of the Revolutionary War\, from which the whiskey maker draws his inspiration. \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 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/revolutionary-spirits-7/2026-05-09/ 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:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260324T163611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163616Z UID:10037390-1778392800-1778398200@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. May 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\n\n\nPrice: $20 / $16 for members  \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-30/2026-05-10/ 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:20260513T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260324T163611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163616Z UID:10037391-1778652000-1778657400@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. May 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\n\n\nPrice: $20 / $16 for members  \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-30/2026-05-13/ 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:20260513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260327T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T164122Z UID:10037407-1778697000-1778704200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nStitching 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 to and/or read this piece featured on NPR.     \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 more death education programs like this throughout the year.   \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go:\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\nAccessibility & Safety: 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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-5/2026-05-13/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Grieving-Weaving-Green-Wood-Cemetery-Photo-Jordana-Bermudez-05435-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260206T145925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T185705Z UID:10037190-1778846400-1779039000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Women's Tree Climbing Workshop® DESCRIPTION:Since 2009\, the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop® has created tree-climbing experiences for professionals\, tree lovers\, nature enthusiasts\, artists\, and authors alike.  This workshop will provide a rare and exciting opportunity to spend three days safely exploring and climbing in the magnificent historic trees of The Green-Wood Cemetery\, a National Historic Landmark and level III accredited arboretum\, one of New York City’s wooded gems.  \n\n\n\nThis welcoming and empowering weekend will renew your spirit as you discover the magic of trees. You will bond with other tree people and leave with new social and sylvan communities.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop includes food\, instruction\, use of gear\, networking\, and 19.75 ISA (professional arborist) CEUs. Lodging is not included. \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register or learn more\, please visit the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop’s website! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach participant will receive their own copy of Take to the Trees by writer and New York City resident\, Marguerite Holloway\, in honor of this event. \n\n\n\nPlease note that scholarship opportunities are also available! To learn more or to apply\, click here. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nDates:  May 15\, 2026–May 17\, 2026Location:  The Green-Wood Cemetery (500 25th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11232).Travel: Green-Wood is a very accessible oasis\, easily reached by car\, train\, or airport. Please research car share programs (Taxi\, Uber\, Lyft\, etc.). If you wish to coordinate rides with other participants\, a WTCW team member will be sending out an email to assist with coordination with others. Lodging:  Unique to this event\, participants will stay at the Comfort Inn Prospect Park\, Brooklyn. We have a negotiated block of rooms for our event. You will need to register directly with the hotel\, and a link will be provided for you post-registration. Food: Meals are included in your registration costs. Friday: dinner\, Saturday: breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner\, Sunday: breakfast and lunch. If you have food allergies\, the food gurus will do their best to fulfill your requests. If you require special snacks\, please bring them. Tree Climbing Gear: All gear is provided.  If you have your own tree-climbing gear and wish to use it at the event\, please bring it with your gear inspection documentation. Your gear shall be inspected and signed off by a WTCW team member before using.Yoga: Your yoga mat and blocks want to join in on the fun! If you don’t have them\, WTCW has some to share (first-come\, first-served). URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/womens-tree-climbing-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Stacy-Locke_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260324T163611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163616Z UID:10037392-1778911200-1778916600@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. May 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\n\n\nPrice: $20 / $16 for members  \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-30/2026-05-16/ 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:20260516T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260327T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T134152Z UID:10037376-1778927400-1778932800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Bugging Out! DESCRIPTION:Herbivores and carnivores\, pollinators and parasites\, beautiful and\, sometimes\, frightening\, at least 950 species—and counting—of insects and spiders have been identified in Green-Wood. Join us for an eye-opening afternoon of insect watching\, which\, like birdwatching\, allows you to observe these tiny invertebrates in their natural habitat.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25 / $20 for members \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/bugging-out-7/2026-05-16/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bugging-Out_Caterpillar_General.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260327T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T141845Z UID:10037380-1778932800-1778940000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Secrets in Stone DESCRIPTION:The Victorians were masters of secrets\, and they took plenty of them to the grave! Across Green-Wood’s landscape\, every carved flower\, weathered angel\, and mysterious emblem tells a story. On this crowd favorite walking tour\, you’ll become a detective of the dead\, decoding an elaborate language of symbols preserved in stone and shedding light on tales etched into eternity.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25 / $20 for members \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/secrets-in-stone-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Secrets-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260109T054831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T175658Z UID:10037093-1778936400-1778943600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Credit: Green-Wood Staff\n\n\n\n\n\nHop on board our cozy\, warm trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of the Cemetery’s most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer\, this is your chance to experience 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 so much more! \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\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 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/discover-green-wood-trolley-tour-19/2026-05-16/ 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:20260517T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260324T163611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163616Z UID:10037393-1778997600-1779003000@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. May 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\n\n\nPrice: $20 / $16 for members  \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-30/2026-05-17/ 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:20260517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260327T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T210223Z UID:10037500-1779012000-1779017400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Birding in Peace: Late-Risers Edition (Members Only) DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Rob Jett\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve always wanted to go on a birding tour at Green-Wood but aren’t much of a morning person\, this tour is for you! The early bird-er might get the worm\, but you can birdwatch at any hour. Join birding expert Rob Jett and a small group of fellow members to roam the grounds while hearing and seeing the many feathered friends of Green-Wood.   \n\n\n\nYou can expect to see different species on each tour. April brings blooming trees\, drumming woodpeckers\, migrating songbirds at rest\, and herons and egrets returning to Green-Wood’s glacial ponds. In May and June\, during peak migration\, you might spot ruby-throated hummingbirds or some of more than twenty species of vibrant wood warblers\, among other species. By August\, the songs of warblers give way to the buzz of cicadas and the calls of fledglings\, and we can expect the arrival of the first southbound migrants.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $15 for members\, $20 for non-member guests   \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\nAttendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and volunteers. \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 Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nFor Your 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: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to easily exit during the tour. Please consider these limitations 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\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\nAlready a Member?\n\n\n\nClick the register button above to activate the Eventbrite pop-up\, then click “Enter password.” Type in the provided password to get access to registration. No need to use your member password\, as this is a free event. \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-late-risers-edition-members-only-8/2026-05-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring-Late-Risers-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260310T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204250Z UID:10037250-1779015600-1779019200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grave Beginnings: Green-Wood by Trolley  DESCRIPTION:Credit: Maike Schulz\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover Green-Wood’s stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free hour-long trolley tour. Perfect for first-time visitors\, this accessible introduction takes you on a leisurely ride to hear about notable residents\, including Auguste Renouard\, the “Father of modern-day embalming”; industrialist William Colgate\, whose legacy extends far beyond soap; scientist John Draper\, a pioneer in photography and chemistry; and more. The tour also highlights other influential individuals who contributed to the city’s cultural\, scientific\, and civic life.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \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\nThis tour series is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science\, Society & Culture division.  \n\n\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 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\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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grave-beginnings-green-wood-by-trolley/2026-05-17/ CATEGORIES:The Green-House at Green-Wood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Trolley-at-Arch-2-Maike-Schulz-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260103T164031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T164037Z UID:10037031-1779022800-1779028200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood's Greatest Hits DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether it’s your first visit to Green-Wood or your hundredth\, this walking tour offers a fresh 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 culture. \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\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: 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. \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-woods-greatest-hits-13/2026-05-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Green-Wood_s-Greatest-Hits-Credit-Evan-Raebeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260324T163611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163616Z UID:10037394-1779256800-1779262200@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. May 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\n\n\nPrice: $20 / $16 for members  \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-30/2026-05-20/ 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:20260520T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260310T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204143Z UID:10037285-1779273000-1779276600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Tour   DESCRIPTION:Green-Wood’s stunning landscapes\, where history\, nature\, and community come together. Designed for parents and caregivers\, this tour offers the perfect blend of discovery and connection as you uncover fascinating stories and serene beauty at a relaxed\, easy-going pace. Meet fellow explorers\, enjoy the outdoors\, and experience why this Brooklyn landmark is an unforgettable destination for all ages.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \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. Only one space may be reserved per person. \n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Green-House on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (750 Fifth Avenue) all dates except June 3. On June 3\, please check in with Green-Wood staff at the Gothic Arch\, up the hill from our 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\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-tour/2026-05-20/ CATEGORIES:The Green-House at Green-Wood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JH214.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260327T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T193623Z UID:10037490-1779530400-1779537600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Magicians and Mediums Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:In the 1850s\, New York City was captivated by the sensational story of the Fox sisters\, three young women who claimed they could communicate with the dead through mysterious knocking sounds. (The eldest sister\, Leah\, along with their parents\, is buried at Green-Wood.) Though the sisters later admitted it was all a hoax\, their story ignited a nationwide obsession with Spiritualism that would endure for decades.  \n\n\n\nOn this lively trolley tour\, uncover the curious legacies of Spiritualism and stage magic\, two rival worlds that often collided in the nineteenth century. Along the way\, you’ll visit the graves of strange and spellbinding figures who dabbled in séances\, illusions\, and the supernatural.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $30\, $24 for members  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\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 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 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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/magicians-and-mediums-trolley-tour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Magicians-and-Mediums.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260109T054831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T175658Z UID:10037094-1779541200-1779548400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Credit: Green-Wood Staff\n\n\n\n\n\nHop on board our cozy\, warm trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of the Cemetery’s most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer\, this is your chance to experience 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 so much more! \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\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 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/discover-green-wood-trolley-tour-19/2026-05-23/ 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:20260524T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260324T163611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163616Z UID:10037395-1779602400-1779607800@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. May 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\n\n\nPrice: $20 / $16 for members  \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-30/2026-05-24/ 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:20260524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260310T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T203932Z UID:10037215-1779616800-1779622200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grave Beginnings: Walking Green-Wood  DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover Green-Wood’s stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free 90-minute walking tour. Perfect for first-time visitors\, this introductory tour takes you on a leisurely walk to hear about the lives of pioneering figures such as physicians Abraham and Mary Putnam Jacobi; scientist Eunice Newton Foote\, considered the first to discover greenhouse gases; and inventor and artist Samuel Morse\, who revolutionized long-distance communication. \n\n\n\nThe tour also highlights other influential individuals who contributed to the city’s cultural\, scientific\, and civic life.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \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\nThis tour series is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science\, Society & Culture division.  \n\n\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 Green-House at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (750 Fifth Avenue). \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\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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grave-beginnings-walking-green-wood/2026-05-24/ CATEGORIES:The Green-House at Green-Wood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Grave-Beginnings-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260327T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T200336Z UID:10037492-1779717600-1779724800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Memorial Day Concert DESCRIPTION:Green-Wood’s cherished Memorial Day concert returns for its 26th year\, just in time to kick off the 250th anniversary of the United States. Grab a blanket\, pack a picnic\, and bring your friends to enjoy this unforgettable afternoon. We’re thrilled to welcome back the talented musicians of the ISO Symphonic Band at Third Street\, led by Music Director Paul Corn and guest conductor Brian P. Worsdale.   \n\n\n\nThe concert will feature works that honor members of the armed forces\, while also spotlighting music by some of Green-Wood’s own permanent residents. Plus\, enjoy a selection of contemporary pieces by a diverse range of composers. It’s the perfect way to commemorate the past\, celebrate the present\, and look ahead to America 250 through the beauty of music in one of the nation’s most historic landscapes!  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nFree\, with a suggested donation of $10 per person registered. Donations help support Green-Wood’s 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\nAccessibility & Safety: 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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/memorial-day-concert-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Memorial-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260310T155735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204312Z UID:10037343-1780068600-1780072200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:TGIF! Afterschool Story and Craft Hour DESCRIPTION:In partnership with The Brooklyn Public Library \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKick off the weekend with story time and crafts at Green-Wood! Settle in for an hour of captivating read-alouds followed by a creative hands-on activity. Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Public Library\, these sessions are led by Kidsmobile Librarian Michaela Donahue\, who brings wonderful book selections perfect for young readers. Once a month\, the Library’s Bookmobile will be parked right outside\, giving you the chance to check out additional titles related to the day’s theme. It’s a perfect way to discover new favorites\, spark imagination\, and enjoy quality time together. Don’t have a library card yet? Sign up and get one on the spot!  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\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\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the registration process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: No registration required. Drop in and join us. Seating and activities are first come\, first served. \n\n\n\nAll ages\, recommended for 5+ and caregivers. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. \n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program takes place at the Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue)\, near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-House is ADA-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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/tgif-afterschool-story-and-craft-hour/2026-05-29/ CATEGORIES:The Green-House at Green-Wood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BEFORE-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260327T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T154535Z UID:10037381-1780135200-1780140600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:PollinaTours of Green-Wood  DESCRIPTION:Credit: Evan Rabeck\n\n\n\n\n\nRain date: Saturday\, June 6th  \n\n\n\nTake a summer stroll through Green-Wood and there’s one thing you’ll see (and hear) at every turn—wild bees going about their daily routine. Bee biologist Sarah Kornbluth of the American Museum of Natural History leads this walking tour to highlight these noisy and industrious creatures\, how they live\, the resources they need\, and where they make their homes across the Cemetery. Learn about the rich diversity of wild bee species (including bumble\, carpenter\, miner\, leaf cutter\, sweat\, and more) and bee-come more attuned to the small worlds around you.  \n\n\n\nBrightly colored clothes are discouraged; you’ll get mistaken for a source of nectar.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25 / $20 for members \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/pollinatours-of-green-wood-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PollinaTours1_CarpenterBee_EvanRabeck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260327T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T134152Z UID:10037377-1780137000-1780142400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Bugging Out! DESCRIPTION:Herbivores and carnivores\, pollinators and parasites\, beautiful and\, sometimes\, frightening\, at least 950 species—and counting—of insects and spiders have been identified in Green-Wood. Join us for an eye-opening afternoon of insect watching\, which\, like birdwatching\, allows you to observe these tiny invertebrates in their natural habitat.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25 / $20 for members \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/bugging-out-7/2026-05-30/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bugging-Out_Caterpillar_General.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260109T054831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T175658Z UID:10037095-1780146000-1780153200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Credit: Green-Wood Staff\n\n\n\n\n\nHop on board our cozy\, warm trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of the Cemetery’s most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer\, this is your chance to experience 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 so much more! \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\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 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/discover-green-wood-trolley-tour-19/2026-05-30/ 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:20260531T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260324T163611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163616Z UID:10037396-1780207200-1780212600@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. May 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\n\n\nPrice: $20 / $16 for members  \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 RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, 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: 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.  \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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/birding-in-peace-30/2026-05-31/ 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:20260531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260310T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204250Z UID:10037251-1780225200-1780228800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Grave Beginnings: Green-Wood by Trolley  DESCRIPTION:Credit: Maike Schulz\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover Green-Wood’s stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free hour-long trolley tour. Perfect for first-time visitors\, this accessible introduction takes you on a leisurely ride to hear about notable residents\, including Auguste Renouard\, the “Father of modern-day embalming”; industrialist William Colgate\, whose legacy extends far beyond soap; scientist John Draper\, a pioneer in photography and chemistry; and more. The tour also highlights other influential individuals who contributed to the city’s cultural\, scientific\, and civic life.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \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\nThis tour series is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science\, Society & Culture division.  \n\n\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 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\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.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grave-beginnings-green-wood-by-trolley/2026-05-31/ CATEGORIES:The Green-House at Green-Wood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Trolley-at-Arch-2-Maike-Schulz-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260310T172447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T172453Z UID:10037368-1780425000-1780430400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Signatures for Safekeeping: Preparing End-of-Life Documents  DESCRIPTION:Most of our decisions around end-of-life not only involve answering the big questions\, but also handling complex paperwork. This program offers practical and accessible guidance on the documents that help ensure our wishes are known (both for ourselves and others). Designed for adults at any stage of life\, this series emphasizes empowerment to combat feelings of overwhelm.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn from lawyers\, estate planners\, and end-of-life care practitioners about essential documents such as advance directives\, health care proxies\, wills\, powers of attorney\, and other planning tools. The sessions will take care to break down what each document does and when it’s needed.   \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program will take place at The Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue)\, across the street from the Main Entrance of Green-Wood (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-House is an ADA-compliant building; however\, extra accommodations for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids are encouraged before reserving tickets. To contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility\, call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or email events@green-wood.com.  URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/signatures-for-safekeeping-preparing-end-of-life-documents/2026-06-02/ CATEGORIES:Death Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_7460-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260310T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204143Z UID:10037286-1780482600-1780486200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Tour   DESCRIPTION:Green-Wood’s stunning landscapes\, where history\, nature\, and community come together. Designed for parents and caregivers\, this tour offers the perfect blend of discovery and connection as you uncover fascinating stories and serene beauty at a relaxed\, easy-going pace. Meet fellow explorers\, enjoy the outdoors\, and experience why this Brooklyn landmark is an unforgettable destination for all ages.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \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. Only one space may be reserved per person. \n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Green-House on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (750 Fifth Avenue) all dates except June 3. On June 3\, please check in with Green-Wood staff at the Gothic Arch\, up the hill from our 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\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-tour/2026-06-03/ CATEGORIES:The Green-House at Green-Wood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JH214.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141426 CREATED:20260326T165244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204320Z UID:10037511-1780509600-1780520400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Gala at the Green-House DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first gala at The Green-House at Green-Wood! We’ll begin with cocktail hour in the shadow of the Cemetery’s iconic Arch\, followed by a sunset stroll or trolley ride to dinner (and dessert!) at the Green-House.  \n\n\n\nThe Gala is our only fundraising event of the year! The proceeds provide vital support for the many ways Green-Wood engages over 500\,000 visitors each year.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Please visit the ticketing website to see ticket and table prices. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below) URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/gala/ CATEGORIES:The Green-House at Green-Wood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Gala-at-the-Green-House-6.3.26.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR