The Battery

Yoga in The Battery
2018-06-03 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | The Battery Woodland
Tejal Yoga is back this summer offering Yoga in The Battery twice a week!

Tour The Battery
2018-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Learn about the park’s rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, Seaglass Carousel, 135,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf and so much more!

Bees and Flowers Tour of The Battery
2018-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | The Battery, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of bees and flowers, and see inside an active beehive, on this urban beekeeping tour!

The Battery Spring Migration with NYC Audubon
2018-05-15 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.

The Battery Spring Migration with NYC Audubon
2018-05-08 08:00 - 09:00, 2018-05-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2018-04-24 08:00 - 09:00 UTC

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting native organic trees in The Battery
2018-04-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Battery, New York, NY, 10004, United States
On Saturday, April 28, join us in The Battery for a special tree-planting activity in honor of Arbor Day.

Volunteer Orientation
2018-03-13 09:30 - 12:30, 2018-03-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2018-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Battery, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Volunteer with The Battery Conservancy, the nonprofit that designs, builds, and sustains the historic Battery, the 25-acre park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan. Opportunities for individuals include:

Gardener: Gardeners work side-by-side with our professional horticulturalists to plant, weed, divide, prune, rake, and perform the tasks required to maintain The Battery’s beautiful perennial gardens.

Greeter: Greeters are available at information tables from 10:00am to 1:00pm on select weekdays and Saturdays, March through mid-November. Greeters answer questions from visitors about directions, park information, and The Battery Conservancy.

Office and Events: Volunteers will complete occasional administrative and event production tasks with The Battery Conservancy staff.

Tour Guide: Tour Guides lead free hour-long tours to inform the public about The Battery’s rich history, landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and much more.

Click here to learn about group volunteer opportunities.

All new volunteers are required to attend an orientation, and registration is mandatory.

Earth Day Herb Gardening For Children
2018-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Battery, Plaza in front of Castle Clinton, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Bring your children to the Battery Urban Farm Labyrinth for a special Earth Day herb planting activity and a self-guided scavenger hunt for the whole family.

The Battery's Winter Waterfowl with NYC Audubon
2018-01-16 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 Bird Walks in The Battery with NYC Audubon!
Explore the diverse wintering birds that find food and habitat on The Battery’s waterfront, such as ducks, geese, loons, grebes, and gulls. We might even spot a seal!

The walk will be led by Gabriel Willow, an educator from NYC Audubon. Gabriel is an experienced birder and naturalist, and is well-versed in the ecology and history of New York City. He has been leading walks for NYC Audubon for more than ten years, guiding new and experienced birders in all five boroughs and beyond.

Meet at the Netherlands Memorial Flag Pole located at the entrance to the park on the corner of Broadway, Battery Place, and State Street. After the walk, we hope you will linger to enjoy The Battery’s 4-season perennial garden designed by Master Plantsman Piet Oudolf.

The Battery is located at the southern tip of Manhattan. Take the 1 train to South Ferry, the R train to Whitehall Street, or the 4 or 5 train to Bowling Green.
