Urban Farming 101 Workshop: Native Plants and Urban Habitats

The Battery, New York City’s first waterfront park was created in 1693. Some 300 years later, private citizens established The Battery Conservancy to raise funds to transform the 25-acre landscape which had become dilapidated, downtrodden and overlooked as a sought-after destination.Today it is the thriving green heart of dynamic Downtown New York.  It is a model of conservation and biodiversity with vast public gardens, organic urban farms, toxin-free lawns and SeaGlass, the innovative aquarium carousel. It has set high standards in planning, design, construction and sustainable park management.

The Battery Conservancy (TBC)

Take a tour of our perennial Forest Farm and learn to use native plants to support wildlife and the health of your garden ecosystem

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Our Urban Farming 101 series of workshops is designed for those newer to farming and gardening, though the information may prove useful to those with more experience as well. The content focuses on urban environments, but many of the concepts are applicable to gardens anywhere. Children ages 13 and up are welcome to participate with an adult chaperone.Tickets are free but required. Some tickets are reserved for NYC DOE teachers and NYCHA residents; please select the appropriate ticket group when registering (on the Monday before a workshop, any unclaimed tickets remaining in reserve will be released to the general public). We offer multiple events of the same workshop each month, so if one is full please check for other available dates. If you are a DOE teacher or NYCHA resident and can't find available tickets, please reach out to us at education@thebattery.org so we can work with you to find a solution. If you don't have a ticket but would still like to attend, you're welcome to drop in at the start of the workshop and if we have space we will include you; however, space is not guaranteed.Native Plants and Urban HabitatsTake a tour of our perennial Forest Farm and learn to use native plants to support wildlife and the health of your garden ecosystem.This workshop will help you to:<ul><li>Differentiate between native, endemic, naturalized, and invasive species</li><li>Navigate native plant resources to select plants that will provide year-long support for wildlife in your area</li><li>Create multi-level perennial planting plans to maximize use of space</li><li>Practice ecological horticulture to support full plant and animal life cycles</li></ul>Location: Meet at the entrance to the Labyrinth &amp; Forest Farm, <a href="https://www.thebattery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Labyrinth-Entrance-Map-2024.pdf" title="https://www.thebattery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Labyrinth-Entrance-Map-2024.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">marked on this map</a>. Please note that Maps applications often misplace the entrance as in the tunnel below the park, so you should use <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/40.704044,+-74.016615?entry=tts" title="https://www.google.com/maps/search/40.704044,+-74.016615?entry=tts" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">these coordinates</a> to help bring you to the meeting spot. Please also note that the northern side of the park is currently under construction, so you will need to enter the park along State Street (the map linked above outlines areas blocked off by construction).What to bring: Please wear closed-toe shoes and any layers and sun protection you will need to be comfortable outside for the event. This program will occur light rain or shine; in the event of inclement weather, participants will be e-mailed in advance with notice of any changes.COVID-19 Policy for Events:<ol><li>We encourage any event participants that are not vaccinated against COVID-19 to please wear a mask while participating in our public programs.</li><li>We ask that participants stay home if feeling sick or if they've had a known COVID-19 exposure in the last 5 days.</li></ol> Our Urban Farming 101 series of workshops features virtual and in-person offerings each month throughout the season, covering the following topics:<ul><li>March: Crop Planning</li><li>April: Soil &amp; Seed Starting</li><li>May: Plant Biology &amp; Propagation</li><li>June: Supporting Student Learning in the Garden</li><li>July: Integrated Pest Management</li><li>August: Native Plants and Urban Habitats</li><li>September: Seed Saving</li><li>October: Season Extension and Winter Growing</li></ul>You can follow our account here on Eventbrite to receive an update each time a new workshop is available for registration.This event and all other free programming is funded by donations to The Battery Conservancy. <a href="http://www.thebattery.org/donate/classic" title="http://www.thebattery.org/donate/classic" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Donate here!</a>

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