Chemistry in the Canopy: A Walk with Green-Wood’s Research Fellows

What’s in a leaf? More than you think.

Join us at Green-Wood for a curiosity-fueled walking tour exploring the hidden chemistry of plants and soils! Learn how native and non-native trees shape their environments, from the nutrients in their leaves to the minerals beneath your feet. Discover how these chemical clues help scientists understand biodiversity, invasion, and the invisible networks that support life above and below ground. 

Led by Green-Wood’s 2025 Environmental Research Fellows Dr. Emily Herstoff from St. Francis College and Dr. Michael Tessler from Medgar Evers College, CUNY, along with  Ph.D. student Liam Engel from Fordham University, this hour-long walk promises engaging insights and a chance to dive into their exciting ongoing research.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more programs like this throughout the year.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, 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 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or ZXZlbnRzIHwgZ3JlZW4td29vZCAhIGNvbQ==. 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 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.