Birding in Peace: Late-Risers Edition (Members Only)

If you’ve always wanted to go on a birding tour at Green-Wood but aren’t much of a morning person, this tour is for you! The early bird-er might get the worm, but you can birdwatch at any hour. Join birding expert Rob Jett and a small group of fellow members to roam the grounds while hearing and seeing the many feathered friends of Green-Wood.

You can expect to see different species on each tour. April brings blooming trees, drumming woodpeckers, migrating songbirds at rest, and herons and egrets returning to Green-Wood’s glacial ponds. In May and June, during peak migration, you might spot ruby-throated hummingbirds or some of more than twenty species of vibrant wood warblers, among other species. By August, the songs of warblers give way to the buzz of cicadas and the calls of fledglings, and we can expect the arrival of the first southbound migrants.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

• Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and volunteers.
• Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.
• Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
• Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain. This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or [email protected]. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.
• A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to easily exit during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.
• Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.
• Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, 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.
• Your membership must be active at the time of the event. Each member is allowed a number of member tickets in line with their membership benefits. Purchases that do not follow these guidelines may be canceled and refunded. Please to view ticket allowances for members-only events.

Photo Credit: Rob Jett

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