Living Landscape: An Inside Look at Horticulture at Green-Wood with Joe (Patron & Friends Event)
July 13th , 6:00pm – 7:40pm
Join Vice President of Landscape Joseph Charap for a peek behind the curtain! On this evening walking tour, Joe will share what it takes to steward this 478-acre landscape with an eye to both its historic character and the demands of a changing climate. From our initiative to expand wildflower meadows to replanting historic allées, you’ll learn how Joe and his team are doing the work to make sure Green-Wood’s landscape is beautiful and resilient for generations to come.
As Vice President of Landscape, Joe leads the care and strategic development of Green-Wood’s 478-acres. Overseeing all landscape operations—including arboriculture, meadow and turf management, monument restoration, and historic preservation—he integrates climate-adaptive strategies to enhance biodiversity and sustain Green-Wood’s living collection. Since joining Green-Wood in 2014, Charap has advanced resiliency initiatives, elevated the site’s profile as an arboretum, and positioned it as a leader in urban green space management.
Price: Free
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Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.
BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:
- Patron Event: This Patron’s Circle event is open to Patron Level members. Interested in joining? Click here to learn more!
- 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 718-768-7300, ext. 7 (membership) or contactus@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.
- 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.
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.