Bee a Volunteer @ The Bee Conservancy on Governors Island

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 Director of Horticulture 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, pollen and nectar sources, and the co-evolution of plants and pollinators!

The Bee Conservancy Sanctuary is located on the Urban Farm of Governors Island, which is open to the public from 12-4 PM Saturdays & Sundays. Check out our map for how to get there and look for a Bee Conservancy sign!

🌻 The Bee Conservancy’s Bee Sanctuary is located in an outdoor setting. Please dress accordingly; hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and refillable water bottles are highly recommended.

• The Urban Farm is open from 12-4 PM every weekend through Oct 27th.
• There is no WiFi or 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.

• 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!
• Any giveaways taking place are based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Bee Conservancy (TBC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting bees, safeguarding the environment, and securing food justice through community-based education, research, habitat creation, and advocacy. Our events at the Governors Island Urban Farm are run by TBC's trained educators or beekeepers.

DISCLAIMER

FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY ZONE: When you enter the event area, photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction. If you do not want to be photographed please let the The Bee Conservancy Staff know.

LIVE BEE ZONE: There are live honey bees and wild species in this natural park space, so please enter at your own discretion. Stings are unlikely unless an insect feels threatened. If an insect comes near you, stay calm and do not swat.

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