The 2040 Scientists: A Climate Writing Workshop
The year is 2040, and a bird virus has infected the human population on a desolate island. In this exhibit, you will be part of a team of scientists tasked to traverse the jungle terrain, find the infected bird through its bird song and make a vaccine before the virus can spread to the mainland. This I will be an guided, interactive, choose-your-own-adventure experience at the intersect of science and writing. It is meant to probe how we see the world around us, and how we are connected to everything.
No prior experience required! Space is limited.
The workshop will be led by Annalena La Porte, Ph.D., of the NYC Climate Writers Collective, and Scientist Rebellion NYC.
⛵ Getting to the Climate Imaginarium
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.