About this Event
Rain Date: Sunday, May 10th, from 2–4 pm.
Come learn about fungi at Green-Wood!
Join MYCOmmunity Mapping Project on a community science dig to learn about the fungal lives beneath our feet. We will take soil samples under Green-Wood’s American chestnut trees to test for fungal DNA and contribute to a greater understanding of urban biodiversity. This session will start with a brief introduction to local soil and mycorrhizal fungi, why they matter, and why we want to get to know them. We will also briefly cover the history of the American chestnut tree at Green-Wood. Once abundant throughout eastern North America, this native species was devastated by a fungal blight and is now the focus of widespread restoration efforts.
Then participants will dig in—literally—by taking soil samples together from a few different spots near and around the chestnut trees. After the dig, Green-Wood Environmental Research Fellows Whitney Bauck and Lauren Wilson will sequence the fungal DNA in the samples with lab partners and report our findings back to the group.
No prior knowledge of soil science or fungi is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
About the facilitators:
Whitney Bauck and Lauren Wilson are Green-Wood Environmental Research Fellows and founders of MYCOmmunity Mapping Project, who started out as friends, neighbors, and dirt and fungi lovers living in Brooklyn.
What to expect:
The programming and education will be geared primarily toward an adult audience, but kids are very welcome. Be prepared for at least 20 minutes of walking with some steep hills within the Cemetery.
Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.
Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:
- 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) 768-7300 or email [email protected]. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 5. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.
- A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.
- Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.
- Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.
Photo Credit: Green-Wood Staff
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, United States
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