Spring Migration Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
2019-04-30 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-05-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-05-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-05-08 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-05-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-05-22 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Netherland Memorial Flagpole, At the intersection of Broadway, Battery Place, and State street, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Last spring’s walks included sightings of a Blue Grosbeak, a Summer Tanager, and 21 other bird species. Register to participate by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Workshop on Perennial Plant Care, with Plants to Take Home!
2019-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Seaglass Carousel
Learn from our skilled gardeners about perennial plant division, cut back, soil replenishment, weed control, and other basic plant care. After completing a plant division activity, participants are invited to take the plants they divide home with them. This workshop is designed for community gardeners, but everyone is welcome! For more information and to register for the event, follow this link to our Eventbrite page.

Birds and Wildflowers Walk at The Battery
2019-05-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-05-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Netherland Memorial Flagpole, At the intersection of Broadway, Battery Place, and State street, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Join us for a bird and wildflower walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon in celebration of NYC Wildflower Week! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery, and learn about the relationship between the birds and the many native plants and wildflowers throughout The Battery’s 134,000 square feet of perennial gardens.. Last spring’s walks included sightings of a Blue Grosbeak, a Summer Tanager, and 21 other bird species. Register to participate by following this link to the Eventbrite page.

Wildflowers and Wine at The Battery
2019-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Seaglass Carousel
Join The Battery Conservancy’s expert gardeners for a stroll through the beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch designer, Piet Oudolf. Learn about the many native plants and wildflowers included in The Battery’s 134,000 square feet of perennial gardens! After the tour, enjoy $1 off happy hour wine at the Table Green kiosk in the Bosque gardens overlooking the harbor. The kiosks also offer non-alcoholic beverages and a menu of snacks. To register for the event, follow this link to the Eventbrite page.

Wildflowers Tour of The Battery
2019-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Seaglass Carousel
Join The Battery Conservancy’s Chief Horticulturalist for a stroll through The Battery’s 134,000 square feet of perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch designer, Piet Oudolf. Learn about the many native plants and wildflowers growing in the park! To register for the event, follow this link to the Eventbrite page.

Hamlet by Shakespeare Downtown
2019-06-20 18:30 - 2019-06-23 18:30 | Castle Clinton, The Battery, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Thursday through Sundays, June 13-16 and June 20-23 at 6:30 p.m. at Castle Clinton National Monument in the Battery. FREE. www.shakespeardowntown.org

Yoga in The Battery
2019-06-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2019-06-26 18:30 - 19:30 | The Battery, New York, NY, 10004, United States
June 2 – September 29, Sundays 11:30am and Wednesdays 6:30pm: Join Tejal Yoga amid The Battery’s perennial gardens overlooking the Statue of Liberty and 11,000 acres of New York Harbor for open level yoga practice. FREE. www.thebattery.org/programs.

Volunteer at The Battery
2019-06-25, 2019-07-06 | The Battery, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Tuesdays and the first Saturday of the month: Orientation for new Volunteers: Get involved! There are many opportunities for individuals at The Battery, the beautiful historic park at the southern tip of Manhattan. Volunteers are an essential part of The Battery Conservancy team. Volunteer opportunities include gardeners, greeters, tour guides, and Battery Urban Farm.

Pollinator Week Nest-Building at The Battery
2019-06-27 18:00 - 19:30 | The Battery Urban Farm
Build and take home nests for native, non-stinging bees! In celebration of National Pollinator Week, join us in the farms and gardens of The Battery to learn about the nesting habits of lesser-known bee species and explore how you can support bee conservation. We’ll tour the garden highlighting our most bee-friendly plants, and lead each participant in building a tunnel nest for bees, to take back to their own garden. Register by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Community Gardener Workshops at The Battery
2019-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 | The Battery, Plaza in front of Castle Clinton, New York, NY, 10004, United States
June 29, 11am: Summer Ornamental Plants in The Battery: Community Gardeners can stroll through the park with The Battery Conservancy’s Chief Horticulturalist and learn the common and scientific names, identification features, cultural requirements and ornamental values of our herbaceous, perennial plants. The workshop will take place in the beautiful Piet Oudolf-designed perennial gardens throughout The Battery. RSVP required. FREE. www.thebattery.org/programs.

Workshop at The Battery: Vegetable Gardening (and Eating!) with Kids
2019-07-08 11:00 - 13:00 | The Battery Urban Farm
Learn to get children of any age engaged in gardening! Battery Urban Farm’s Educators will give participants insight on how we plant seeds, tend crops, harvest and cook with budding gardeners. Includes a raw cooking demo and tasting with produce harvested from Battery Urban Farm. This event will be structured in a workshop style, while the Family Volunteer Day earlier in the morning will engage participants more fully in completing farm tasks.

Kids of all ages welcome with parent or guardian.

Campout at The Battery
2019-07-20 18:00 - 2019-07-21 06:00 | The Battery, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Bring your sleeping bags, Dads, Moms and Kids. We provide family tents, a lightning bug show, campfire songs, and s’mores! A night under the stars in The Battery Backyard with adventures provided by The Battery Educators. Registration opens 2 weeks before each event. FREE. www.thebattery.org/programs.
