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PAST EVENTS

Spring Starfest - Stargazing with the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York

Saturday, June 15th

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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 28th

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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 26th 

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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

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​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

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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

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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.

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