Swale House is a dynamic public art and community platform on Governors Island, connecting ecological justice, food access, and creative practice. Collaborating with partners including the Bronx Museum, Bronx River Alliance, Creative Time, and Urban Soils Institute, programming engages youth and communities in sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, and civic advocacy. Swale House offers art experiences, participatory workshops, and educational initiatives, advancing policy, and cultivating resilient urban ecologies across New York City.

The Swale House gives space to art, science, and environmental justice projects working toward public food, public water, and healthy soil. Swale House is managed by Sarah Olson and curated by Kim Darling.

The Urban Soils Institute and the Art Extension Service also runs a series of free soil testing events. Below is a sample event: