Trees/Plant/People/Time

Climate Imaginarium has transformed an old Colonels Row house on Governor’s Island, NYC into a gallery and event space. Trees/Plant/People/Time occupies an upstairs bedroom. 

Saturdays and Sundays, between 12 PM and 5 PM, from July 12 to October 18

Climate Imaginarium, 406A Comfort Road, Governors Island, NY

Climate Cafe Experience, Saturday, October 10, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM   REGISTER

This event includes time to experience the installation, snacks, and a group experience with the artist Nicole Betancourt including brief meditation and a guided conversation inspired by the work of Joanna Macy.

Schedule:

​1:30 PM Travel together or individually from the Battery Maritime Building, South Ferry (Optional)

​2:00-3:00 Meet at the Climate Imaginarium with time to explore the Installation and the other 5 rooms of this season’s group show

​3:00 Tea/Coffee

​3:15 - 4:45 Climate Cafe - artist talk, meditation, reflection, and conversation

Opening Reception, July 12, 3-5 PM 

Concept, Direction & Video — Nicole Betancourt

Sound Design & Original Composition — Bray Poor

Paintings — Jeanne Betancourt

Scenic Design & Spatial Environment — Kimie Nishikawa

Producing — Kyrie McCormick

Creative Arboriculture — Mike Johnson

Production Assistant — Maggie Arnold

Projection Design Support — Becca Pearce

Projection Design Support — Erica Blumrosen

Carpenter — Steven Brenman 

Partnering Artist

Fran Beallor's Painting "My bookshelf: Who writes for the trees? Who reads for the trees?" is a portrait of books she recommends about human's relationship with trees.

Thank You

With gratitude to the individuals who shared their tree-planting stories and their trees - they form the heart of this installation. Thank you to Charles Plank, David Weisberger, Paget Walker, the Climate Imaginarium volunteers, and I&Me Farm. Thank you to our sponsors CharocoalBlue and FiveOhm.

​For the weekend ferry schedule to Governors Island, please check here. Ferries run every 15 minutes. Take the ferry that’s most convenient for you from either Lower Manhattan (10 South Street), Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 6), or Red Hook/Atlantic Basin. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your ferry departure time with your ticket ready to display.

​Ferry tickets must be purchased at the ferry terminal or online. Fares are $5 for a round trip ticket and free for adults over 65, children 12 and under, Climate Imaginarium summer volunteers, and others. All passengers ride free before 11am on weekends. Cars are not permitted.

​Governors Island is also accessible from any route via NYC Ferry by transferring at Wall Street/Pier 11. You can find the NYC Ferry schedule here. Tickets on NYC Ferry are $4.50 each way.

​Once you get to Governors Island, you will either get out at Soissons Landing (from Manhattan) or Yankee Pier (from Brooklyn). You can use this map of Governors Island to locate Colonels Row. The Climate Imaginarium is in Building 406A, in the middle of Colonels Row, and will have a visible sign outside the doorway. Our address is 406A Comfort Road.

In June, July, and August: The last ferry from  Manhattan to Governors Island is 8:15 PM (Sunday through Thursday) and  9:15 PM (Friday and Saturday). The last ferry from Governors Island to  Manhattan is 10:00 PM (Sunday through Thursday) and 11:00 PM (Friday and  Saturday).

From September through May: The last ferry from Manhattan to Governors  Island is 4:15 PM. The last ferry from Governors Island to Manhattan is  6:00 PM. After Labor Day, we recommend ending your event by 4pm to  prevent latecomers from getting turned away at the ferry terminal.