ABOUT US
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
The gates on Bushwick Avenue and Conway Street are open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
1629 Bushwick Avenue
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11207
718-455-5300
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PAST EVENTS
The Evergreens Cemetery - Death Cafe
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
A Death Cafe provides a supportive, respectful and non-judgmental space to discuss death and dying. It is a group-directed discussion of death with no set agenda, objectives or themes. It is not a grief support or counseling session.The objective of a Death Cafe is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.
Guided Tree Walk at The Evergreens Cemetery and Trees New York
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Join Trees New York and the Evergreens Cemetery for the 3rd Annual City of Forest Day! Join us for a guided tree I.D. walk with environmental educator Christina McLaughlin.
Spring Starfest - Stargazing with the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
We will welcome the public to observe and learn about the stars with members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York.
Black Birders Week Walk
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Join NYC Audubon, Aberdeen St. Community Garden, The Evergreens Cemetery, and Black AF in STEM in a guided bird walk.
The BlackAFinSTEM Collective seeks to support, uplift, and amplify Black STEM professionals in natural resources and the environment through professional development, career connection, and community engagement. We aim to inspire new audiences to engage in nature and share the stories of Black conservationists from across the African diaspora.
Asian American and Pacific Heritage Month
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Join the Urban Park Rangers in a guided tour of the Evergreens Cemetery in honor of Asian American and Pacific Heritage Month. Walk among beautiful landscapes, architecture, and explore the connections between the cemetery and New York’s Asian American population. Learn about the lives and activism of important Asian American figures buried in the cemetery.
A Tree Walk with Trees New York at The Evergreens Cemetery
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Join Trees New York's Arborist, Sam Bishop, and Environmental Educator, Christina McLaughlin, for a free tree walk at the historic Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn and learn about the trees. With more than 3,000 trees, and winding tree lined roadways, originally planned in 1849 by noted landscape architect A.J. Downing, the Evergreens is accredited as a Level II Arboretum.
Tree Walk with Arborist Sam Bishop
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Join Trees New York's Arborist, Sam Bishop, for a free tree walk at the Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn and learn about the trees. With more than 3,000 trees, and winding tree lined roadways, originally planned in 1849 by noted landscape architect A.J. Downing, the Evergreens is accredited as a Level II Arboretum. We will look at common and some less common trees in the cemetery's 225 acres, discuss the things that make them unique, and how they improve our environment.
Black Birders Week 2023
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Join NYC Audubon, New York Restoration Project, and The Evergreens Cemetery Preservation Foundation for a birdy and historical stroll on day three of Black Birders Week.
Jane's Walk 2026 with Trees New York: The Trees of The Evergreens Cemetery
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, 11 AM - 12 PM
Admission: Free
Join The Evergreens Cemetery and Trees New York for this in-person walk about the trees and some history of The Evergreens Cemetery.
Directions: Please bring comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The walk leader, Sam Bishop, will be holding a "JANE'S WALK" sign in the first corner at the entrance of the Bushwick Avenue gate (1629 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y., 11207).
Arbor Day Celebration
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Students from a New York City public high school will visit the Evergreens to celebrate Arbor Day and learn about trees and the Evergreens Level II Arboretum. The celebration will include a tree climbing demonstration by a professional arborist, a tree identification walk with information on regional tree issues, and a special Arbor Day tree planting.