Brought to you by the Friends of Governors Island and the Student Conservation Association, with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
In honor of the 25th National Public Lands Day, we invite you to Governors Island for a day of digging in the dirt! Help us get prepared for fall by tackling our most urgent landscape needs: clearing pathways, ridding plantings of invasive species, blending soil, mulching trees, cutting back overgrowth, and much more! With a very modest budget for horticulture, we rely on volunteers to maintain our diverse landscapes for everyone to enjoy.
Join us for a rewarding day of gardening and giving back. This event is kid-friendly, so bring the whole family!
DATE: Saturday, September 22, 2018
WHERE/WHEN: Take the 10:00 AM ferry to Governors Island from the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan. Recommended arrival time is 9:30am-9: 45 am to catch the 10:00 AM ferry. The ferry is free before 12:00 PM on weekends. (Note that there are no ferries from Brooklyn until later in the day.)
Upon disembarking, we will meet at the Oval on Governors Island at 10:30 am for a brief orientation and volunteer assignments. Our workday will conclude with a group lunch at the Oval at 1 pm.
***Ferry departs at 10:00 am sharp. Volunteers arriving late will need to wait for the next ferry at 11:00 am.***
BRING WITH YOU: Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. Long pants, hats, and sunscreen are recommended.
REGISTRATION: Please register online here>>.
PROVIDED: Lunch will be provided for all volunteers, as well as work gloves.
Boxed lunch generously provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Are you a Governors Island member? Stop by the member table when you get to the project site to pick up your complimentary Governors Island volunteer t-shirt!
Not a member? Join today! Members get great perks like free ferry rides, discounts at Island eateries, invitations to exclusive member events and more. Funds from membership support the Friends of Governors Island’s mission to ensure the Island’s continued growth and accessibility as a vibrant public resource.
ABOUT GOVERNORS ISLAND:
Just eight minutes by ferry from lower Manhattan, Governors Island is a world apart, with charming historic buildings, verdant landscapes, and spectacular views of New York Harbor. A former military base that was closed to the public for nearly two centuries, the 172-acre Island now welcomes 800,000 visitors annually from May through October. A resilient new park on the south island is complemented by unique historic buildings, environmental educational facilities, and a rich arts and culture program. The lively hub of Liggett Terrace, the open expanses of the Play Lawns, and the panoramic views from the Hills combine to create an award-winning park for all visitors to explore and enjoy.
ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF GOVERNORS ISLAND:
The Friends of Governors Island is an independent nonprofit that works to ensure the Island’s continued growth and accessibility as a vibrant public resource. As the designated fundraising partner of the Trust for Governors Island and the National Park Service, the Friends stewards the Island’s green spaces enhances the visitor experience and builds a community dedicated to the Island’s future.
ABOUT THE STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION:
SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.