Summer Field Trip (July - September)
Description
Take a trip to GrowNYCs Teaching Garden on Governors Island! Campers will see the farm and participate in age-appropriate hands-on garden education. All campers will get a chance to taste some seasonal fruits, veggies, or herbs and will help with a garden activity (either planting a seed or transplant, sifting and spreading compost, or whatever task is needed for the farm that day). Students may also participate in a scavenger hunt, worm exploration, or seed ball lesson.
Please note: The field trip time slot denotes the ferry time (i.e. 10:00 AM field trip slot means your class will be expected to catch the 10:00 AM ferry. We recommend trying to arrive to the ferry port 15 minutes before your scheduled ferry)
Offered At
Governors Island Teaching Garden
GrowNYC's Governors Island Teaching Garden is a 21,000 square foot urban farm that aims to engage, excite, and educate its visitors in all aspects of urban farming. Field trips are available from May-June & October-November for NYC students (K-12), and July - September for summer camp students who have the opportunity to plant, water, harvest, and taste the garden's wide array of vegetables, herbs, and fruits.
Please Note: Field trips to Governors Island Teaching Garden require a 10-15 minute ferry ride that departs promptly at 10:00am and 11:00am from the Battery Maritime Building. The garden is a 15-to-20-minute walk from the ferry.
Registration for Summer 2025 is now open!
By booking a field trip below, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to follow our policies: Find our frequently asked questions here, as well as a map of Governors Island here!
Details
Subjects
Agriculture, Climate, Sustainability, My Community, Social Justice
Capacity
32 students
Duration
180 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K