This event is in the past.It took place on May 2, 2026 at The Green-Wood Cemetery.
Roll up your sleeves for a community science "dig" beneath Green-Wood's American chestnut trees. You'll collect soil samples to test for hidden fungal DNA, then researchers sequence it and share what they find. No science background needed: just curiosity and sturdy shoes.
Community science project
Hands-on research
Urban biodiversity
American chestnut trees
Tips
🧬DNA results shared after sequencing
👟steep hills, no seating during tour
👶ages 10+ recommended
Explore Green-Wood’s Fungal Biodiversity
Greenwood Heights
Roll up your sleeves for a community science "dig" beneath Green-Wood's American chestnut trees. You'll collect soil samples to test for hidden fungal DNA, then researchers sequence it and share what they find. No science background needed: just curiosity and sturdy shoes.
Community science project
Hands-on research
Urban biodiversity
American chestnut trees
Tips
🧬DNA results shared after sequencing
👟steep hills, no seating during tour
👶ages 10+ recommended
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