Monthly Tree Tours
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Monthly Tree Tours

Learn all about what it takes to effectively manage the unique tree canopy on Governors Island!

By The Trust for Governors Island

Location

Governors Island

10 South Street Slip 7 New York, NY 10004

About this event

Near­ly 3,500 trees make up Gov­er­nors Island’s canopy, pro­vid­ing essen­tial ben­e­fits for Island vis­i­tors and all New York­ers: they cap­ture and remove pol­lu­tion from the air, help mit­i­gate cli­mate change by absorb­ing and seques­ter­ing car­bon diox­ide, reduce runoff and oth­er flood­ing dur­ing weath­er events, help cool our com­mu­ni­ties, and fos­ter crit­i­cal biodiversity. Join the Governors Island Nature team for free guided tours, held the first Saturday of each month through October.

Please note: these tours are held entirely outdoors on Governors Island. Please dress with the weather in mind.

Photo by Philip Greenberg

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Governors Island?

Governors Island is accessible by ferry from Brooklyn and Manhattan daily, year-round. To view schedules, purchase ferry tickets, and learn more, visit www.govisland.org/ferry.

Where will the tour leave from?

All tours depart from the Soissons Landing Welcome Center.

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Organized by

The Trust for Governors Island

The Trust for Governors Island is the nonprofit corporation created by the City of New York that is responsible for the redevelopment and operation of 150 acres of Governors Island. The Trust’s mission is to realize the full potential of Governors Island for the inspiration and enjoyment of all New Yorkers, demonstrating a bold vision for public space.

Free
Multiple dates