Guided tours of the Teaching Garden at Governors Island are offered to groups from Older Adult Centers and community-based organizations each spring and fall. 

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• ​Maximum group size: 15 participants. (At least 2 staffers from the Older Adult Center must accompany group.  Additional staff are welcome.)

 

• ​The distance from the ferry to the garden is 3/4 mile.  No transportation is available on Governors Island.  Participants must be able to walk in both directions.  

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• Stores/food options are limited on the island.  Participants should bring food and beverages.

 

• Tours are outdoors and weather permitting.  Weather/temperatures on the island may be more extreme than other places in the city.  Sunscreen and hats are recommended on sunny days.  The ferry may be breezy. 

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GrowNYC offers a wide range of activities for Older Adults and senior groups. Please visit our website for more information at grownyc.org/AdultEd

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