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Birding in Peace: Parakeet Edition

June 8th , 10:00am – 11:30am

stylized green-wood parakeet image
Photo Credit: Evan Rabeck

Join us for a late-morning walk through Green-Wood’s historic landscape, with eyes (and ears) tuned to the Cemetery’s most colorful avian residents—the monk parakeets. These bright-green, chatty birds have made a home in the Gothic Arch, forming a rare and vibrant colony in New York City.

Led by Green-Wood’s resident birder Rob Jett, in partnership with Shanzhai Lyric, Green-Wood’s 2025 Artists in Residence, this special tour blends quiet birdwatching with reflections on language, migration, and shared habitat.

Price: Free. Registration required.

Walking Tour
(see details below)

Along the way, you’ll learn about Green-Wood’s diverse bird populations, the origins of the parakeets’ arrival, and how Shanzhai Lyric’s work draws attention to systems of translation, global movement, and unexpected beauty.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious about the sounds and signs of spring, this walk invites you to pause, observe, and reconsider the everyday through both ecological and artistic lenses.

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.

Before Reserving Your Spot, Please Note:

  • Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.
  • Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
  • Accessibility & 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.
  • A 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.
  • Refunds: 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.
  • Inclement 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.