
Photo by Sarma Ozols
Monthly Service Day
Jan 27, 2023, Feb 16, 2023, Mar 21, 2023
The Hills - The Hills - Discovery Hill
March Monthly Service Day rescheduled to March 21 due to weather.
Do you have a green thumb? Join the Trust for Governors Island horticulture team to care for the natural landscapes through monthly drop-in service days. Volunteers provide invaluable support to Governors Island’s 120 acres of beautiful landscapes as we strive to create biodiverse and beautiful environments for both humans and wildlife to enjoy.
This month, volunteers be working on spring cutback at the ADA entrance to Outlook Hill. During the winter, our horticulture team leaves stalks, seed heads and dried grasses standing to provide winter habitat for birds, insects and other animals. Making room for new spring growth involves spring cutback by hand. In addition to cutback, volunteers will also help prep a garden plot using ecological landscape techniques to put a weed management system into place. Sign up to participate and learn all about managing invasive species and building biodiverse habitats on Governors Island!
No gardening experience is necessary. Gloves, tools, and supplies will be provided to all volunteers.
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