Growing Together: Arbor Day Tree Planting
April 25, 2025 , 10:00am – 12:00pm
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.
Meet 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!
Price: Free. Registration required.
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Free. 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.
BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:
- Tickets: This event is free but registration is required. Families may register at the event if there are available places left.
- Where 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.
- For 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.
- Accessibility: This event takes place outdoors and involves walking, standing, bending, lifting, shoveling, and touching dirt and mulch.
- Inclement 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.