Get involved! Volunteers are an essential part of The Battery Conservancy team. There are many opportunities for individuals and groups at The Battery, the beautiful historic park at the southern tip of Manhattan.
The 2021 season has ended; the 2022 season will begin in March.
During the season, volunteer shifts are available with our gardeners in our 240,000 square feet of perennial gardens and in Battery Urban Farm from March through the end of October.
All new volunteers must complete a Volunteer Orientation which is always available online after registration.
All volunteers, staff, and park visitors must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times while in The Battery unless they provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
Existing volunteers can log in to find available shifts on their opportunities page.
Garden at The Battery! 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.
Farm at our educational urban farm! Volunteers assist with a range of tasks to maintain our vegetable and forest farms. Activities include harvesting produce for donations, layering and turning compost, bed prep, weeding, mulching, and occasional planting.
Engage with fellow New Yorkers and visitors from around the world! Greeters answer questions from visitors about directions, park information, and The Battery Conservancy. Greeters must attend a Greeter Training session in addition to Orientation.
Tour Guides lead free, hour-long tours to inform the public about The Battery’s rich history, landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, 240,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and much more.
The Battery Conservancy relies on dedicated volunteers who participate regularly. Core group members are invited to volunteer Monday through Saturday, outside usually scheduled volunteer hours. They earn service-based rewards, receive invitations to special events and activities, and gain advanced training in horticulture.
Get involved with your community group or coworkers! There are many opportunities for groups at The Battery, the beautiful historic park at the southern tip of Manhattan. Volunteers are an essential part of The Battery Conservancy team.
Team building at The Battery
Corporate Partners provide financial and hands-on support to ensure the future of The Battery’s 25 acres. The Battery Conservancy is proud to partner with civic-minded corporations committed to supporting the rebuilding of New York’s first waterfront park and the revitalization of the cultural life of Downtown Manhattan. Battery Corporate Partners enrich the quality of life of their employees, customers, and the local community, as well as the millions of visitors who come to The Battery each year.
Corporate Volunteer days provide employees valuable team-building experiences and the opportunity to develop a sense of stewardship. The Battery can accommodate corporate groups of up to 25 volunteers. To inquire about group volunteer days in 2021, please email [email protected].
Non-corporate organizations are welcome to schedule a volunteer day for a suggested donation of $25 per person. The maximum capacity is 25 people. To request a non-corporate volunteer day, please email [email protected].
7 Days a Week, 10 am – 10 pm
amNewYork, 4/23/18
Read about the ceremony on our blog
Reserve your spot on Eventbrite!
Warrie Price discusses The Battery’s transformation over the past two decades
Join us in The Battery to experience the magic for yourself.
The Battery welcomed summer with food, drinks, and dancing with Isa from Florence + The Machine, sponsored by St~Germain.
NY Classical Theatre presents free performances of Romeo & Juliet through July 15th.
Join us September 20th. 100% of funds raised at the Luncheon support The Battery’s perennial gardens.
Learn about our amazing trees on The Battery Blog
Join us for March cutback.
Join our skilled gardeners to learn about plant care and division, and leave with some plants to take home!
Join our expert gardeners to learn about the many native plants and wildflowers included in our perennial gardens, and enjoy $1 off happy hour wine at Table Green.
Join The Battery Conservancy’s Chief Horticulturalist on a tour through our vibrant perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch designer, Piet Oudolf.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays between April 23rd and May 22nd, from 8am – 9am
Join us to celebrate innovation, support the revitalization of The Battery, and honor Dell Technologies, Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners, and George Tsypin Opera Factory
Our Family Volunteer Day and our Gardening with Kids workshop will engage and inspire family members of all ages!
Tuesday, September 17th. A celebration of the Monarch Butterfly in culture and science.
Bring your sleeping bags, Dads, Moms and Kids. We provide family tents, a lightning bug show, campfire songs, and s’mores!
Registration opens 2 weeks before each event.
Shorter days, drier air and colder temperatures are a recipe for plant disaster.
We are here to help!
Use our mobile and printable resources to explore this month’s blooms, or bring your family on a seasonal scavenger hunt through the park!
Join us 10/14 to support The Battery’s horticulture and get a first look at Playscape.
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