The Battery

History Tour of The Battery
2023-04-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Seaglass Carousel
Take a tour of The Battery from an expert guide. RSVP is required; find more information and register by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Farming 101 Workshop: Soil and Seed Starting
2023-05-13 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | The Battery Urban Farm
Learn to manage the health of your vegetable garden soil through a deeper understanding of its composition and biology. Our Farming 101 series is geared toward those with little to no experience. RSVP is required; find more information and register by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Playscape Performs
2023-04-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-09 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Playscape, Across from 17 State Street, New York, 10004, United States
Playscape Performs takes place most Sundays at ShowBox Theater! Come join us for music, dance, puppetry and more. No pre-registration is required. Shows begin at 10:30am and 1:30pm; view the full calendar of performances at this link.

Guided Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
2023-04-26 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Netherland Memorial Flagpole, At the intersection of Broadway, Battery Place, and State street, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Join us for a guided bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required; find more information and register to participate by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Workshop: Flower Arrangements
2023-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Seaglass Carousel
Create a floral design to enjoy at home or to give away as a gift, using flowers and foliage from The Battery’s stunning gardens. RSVP is required; find more information and register by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Battery Urban Farm
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm and learn more about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City. RSVP is required; find more information and register by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

The Battery Bird Banner Celebration
2023-05-27 09:30 - 13:30 UTC
In May 2022, Gail Karlsson, author of A Bird’s Guide to The Battery and New York Harbor, created The Battery Bird Banners on view throughout the park. To celebrate one-year of the bird banners at The Battery, join us for a morning bursting with Battery Bird activities.
9:30am: Bird and Banner Walking Tour led by Gail Karlsson

Meet at the Netherland Memorial Flagpole. Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Witness living birds as well as Gail Karlsson’s bird portraits through educational banners displaying photos of some of the many birds that live in or pass through the park. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars.

11am: Coffee with Battery Birders at The Bosque Gardens

Meet at the Pixie Scout Carousel Kiosk. Celebrate birding at the park with like-minded Battery Birders over coffee and pastries. Todd Olson from the Wildlife Conservation Society will lead a discussion centered on bird watching in the New York City.

12:30pm: Bird Crafts at Battery Playscape

Meet at The Battery Playscape. Birding fun for the whole family! Join The Battery Playscape Associates in a bird-themed craft under the umbrellas in the Battery Playscape playground.

Family Farm Volunteer Day
2023-04-08 09:30 - 12:20 UTC | The Battery Urban Farm
Join in on some projects for all ages to help out at The Battery Urban Farm. All community members are welcome, whether you are bringing children or not! RSVP is required; the morning is broken into two time blocks that you can choose between. Find more information and register by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Sunset Yoga in the Labyrinth
2023-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Battery Labyrinth
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required; sign up by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Workshop: Gardening for Pollinators
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | The Battery Urban Farm
Learn the practices and plants that can support our native pollinators like bees and butterflies, at all stages of their life cycles. RSVP is required; find more information and register by following this link to our Eventbrite page.
