WOODLAWN CONSERVANCY INC

The woodlawn conservancy presents an on-going calendar of tours, concerts, lectures, and special events, as well as partners with bronx-based arts groups that need presentation space. Public programs include women's history tour, black history month tour, jazz heritage tour, art and architecture tours, author talks on recent books about notables buried at woodlawn, and jazz concerts. The conservancy also participates in nyc-wide events including jane's walk and open house ny. Program partners include jazz at lincoln center, ny transit museum, nyc audubon society, bronx arts ensemble and the bronx historical society. There were about 53 public events and tour in 2024 and 50 private tours for school students and adult education groupsanother signature program of the woodlawn conservancy is the placement of flags on the graves of over 8500 veterans each year at memorial day. This community based effort honors the sacrifice of those who served our country. The conservancy welcomes approximately 100 community volunteers to assist in this effort.