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A New Reception

At The Green-Wood Cemetery

Greenwood Heights

Grab a map at the main entrance, it's easy to get lost
Catch Manhattan skyline views from the hilltops
Bring a small trowel to help plant wildflowers

Plant wildflowers on a 100-foot Korean-inspired earthwork by artist Jean Shin at one of Brooklyn's most storied cemeteries. It's hands-on art in a contemplative setting: bring a trowel and leave your mark on a living sculpture.

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What are you into?

  • Participatory art installation
  • Historic cemetery grounds
  • Korean cultural heritage
  • Outdoor creative experience
  • The Green-Wood Cemetery
  • Greenwood Heights

Coming up at The Green-Wood Cemetery

  • Birding in Peace

    Birding in Peace

    Wed Nov 11

    Early bird cemetery walk

  • Dia De Los Muertos Ofrenda

    Dia De Los Muertos Ofrenda

    Wed Nov 11

    Day of the Dead altar

  • Grieving & Weaving

    Grieving & Weaving

    Fri Nov 13, 6:30pm

    Crafting and grief circle

  • All events at The Green-Wood Cemetery

Upcoming nearby

  • Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center

    Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center

    Thu, Nov 12 · 3:00 PM

    Dumbo

    Hands-on nature discovery

  • Stargazing at Floyd Bennett Field

    Stargazing at Floyd Bennett Field

    Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM

    Brooklyn

    Public stargazing observing session

  • Park Pals at Floyd Bennett Field: Winter Wonders

    Park Pals at Floyd Bennett Field: Winter Wonders

    Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM

    Brooklyn

    Winter nature program for kids

  • Festival of Lights: Winter Solstice

    Festival of Lights: Winter Solstice

    Mon, Dec 21 · 5:00 PM

    Brooklyn

    Campfire constellation stories

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    Chefs on Call Home-Cooked Meals

    1.7 km away

    Windsor Terrace

    Home-cooked immigrant chef dinners

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    Chefs on Call home-cooked dinners pickup

    1.7 km away

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    Home-cooked global dinners