Join us on Governors Island for our monthly Native Plant Days, from May through October!

Eager to get your hands in the soil? Curious about the relationship between plants and pollinators?

Join TBC’s Volunteer Hour for some fun in the sun and learn about native plants at our Bee Sanctuary on the Governors Island Urban Farm.

TBC’s Habitat Specialist will lead the group through a walk and talk, to learn about our native plant beds and the pollinators they support. Then, participants will engage in hands-on gardening activities that support our  pollinator habitat. Discover the wonders of ground and cavity nesting bees, pollen and nectar sources, and the co-evolution of plants and pollinators! 

More about this event

• The Bee Conservancy’s Bee Sanctuary is located on an outdoor urban farm. Please dress accordingly; hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and refillable water bottles are highly recommended. 
• Look for a Bee Conservancy flag!
• Come ready to get your hands dirty with gardening tasks. We have gloves available if you’d like to use them. Fun Fact: there are microorganisms in the soil that can boost your immune system.
• The Urban Farm is open from 12-4 p.m. every weekend through Oct 29th.
• There is no wifi nor charging outlets at our outdoor sanctuary. 
• The walk from the Manhattan Ferry Landing to TBC is about 10-15 minutes. The Brooklyn Ferry docks about a 5 minute walk away. There are public restrooms, water fountains and restaurants on the way and around the Island. 

For more info about getting to Governors Island, please see this link for ferry schedules and planning your visit