The Battery Conservancy has several options for volunteers, and we are fortunate to work with many dedicated residents, organizations, and corporate groups who help us keep The Battery beautiful and welcoming for the more than six million people who visit us each year.
Individuals:
From March through November, The Battery Conservancy’s horticulture team of four professionals work with volunteers on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon in The Battery’s Gardens. This is a great opportunity to learn about perennials and get your hands in soil while looking over New York Harbor.
Individuals interested in volunteering in The Battery’s Gardens should meet our Gardeners at the picnic tables inside the playground at 9:00 a.m. The playground is located in the southernmost tip of the park, between State Street and the Battery Gardens Restaurant.
From April through October, The Battery Conservancy also offers volunteer days one Saturday a month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Battery Urban Farm. This is a great way to learn about edible horticulture in our one-acre educational farm, including more than 80 varieties of vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, and grains.
Battery Urban Farm’s next volunteer day will be Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Individuals interested in volunteering should meet at the entrance to the farm, at the intersection of State and Pearl Streets, at 10:00 a.m.
To indicate interest in either of these opportunities or to join the Battery Urban Farm mailing list, please contact Lauren Kaplan at lkaplan@thebattery.org with “Volunteer” in the subject line.
Groups:
Group volunteer days must be arranged in advance with our volunteer coordinator, and are subject to the schedule and needs of The Battery.
Corporate groups who wish to arrange volunteer days are asked to provide a donation or become a member of our Battery Corporate Partnership. Organizations or corporations who would like more information about arranging volunteer days should contact Melanie Simmerman at 212.344.3491 x12 or msimmerman@thebattery.org.
