About this Event
Have you ever seen the magic that goes on inside a beehive? Immerse yourself in this rare opportunity to learn the secrets and wonders of bees.
Meet the gentle worker bees making honey, see firsthand that bees are gentler than you may have imagined, and if you’re lucky, say hello to the Queen Bee! Led by one of The Bee Conservancy’s staff beekeepers, this hive dive will give an up close and personal view of colony life in TBC’s Bee Sanctuary at Governors Island. It will also highlight the bee world beyond honey bees, who only make up 8 of the world’s 20,000 bee species! Learn about cavity nesters, ground nesters, and conservation steps you can take to help all bees and their habitats.
You will leave the experience with a deeper appreciation for the tireless and impactful work of bees, which pollinate 1 in 3 bites of food we eat and 80% of the world’s flowering plants.
More About This Event
🚢 For details on how to get to Governors Island and ferry schedules, please see
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.
- Any giveaways taking place are based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
About Your Hosts
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Governors Island, 758 Enright Rd New York, NY 10004, New York, United States
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