Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY 2012
Wednesday, February 1
Nature Programs for Toddlers:
Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 am
Greenbelt Tree Tots for three and four year-old children
Wednesday, 11 – 11:30 am
Greenbelt Peepers for your two year old child
Join us for our Winter/Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Sit with your tot and enjoy stories and activities centered around nature and our animal friends in the cozy atmosphere of the Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Space is limited. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org for program details and registration. This program takes place every Wednesday through June 13 at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
Saturday, February 4, 1:00 pm
Adult Art Workshop: Wondrous Winter Trees
Sharpen your powers of observation and hone your artistic skills with Greenbelt resident artist Kathy Trimarco. Learn about the anatomy of trees and how to capture the wintery essence of the forest dramatically using pastels on black paper. Pre-payment and registration required. Price includes cost of all materials. Fee: $17 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $20 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Weekend Yoga and T’ai Chi at the Nature Center
Saturday, February 4, 9:30 am
Yoga Class
Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Corrigan for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members, and $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, February 5, 10 am
T’ai-Chi Class
Join T’ai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, February 5, 1:00 pm
Winter Tree ID and Craft
There are more to winter trees than meets the eye. Learn to identify trees by buds and bark during a brisk walk through the forest. Then we will create a pinecone craft to take home. This program is suitable for children ages 6 and up with adult chaperone. Pre-payment and registration required. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, February 5, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Super Bowl Owl Prowl at Pouch Camp with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Join owl enthusiast, Cliff Hagen, for the 3rd annual Super Bowl Owl Prowl, a chance to seek out, listen to and possibly watch our nocturnal neighbors of Pouch Camp. Meet in the Nevada Avenue parking lot of High Rock Park. Though flashlights are not necessary, they are acceptable. For more details call Cliff Hagen at 718-313-8591.
Wednesday, February 8
Nature Programs for Toddlers:
Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 am
Greenbelt Tree Tots for three and four year-old children
Wednesday, 11 – 11:30 am
Greenbelt Peepers for your two year old child
Join us for our Winter/Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Sit with your tot and enjoy stories and activities centered around nature and our animal friends in the cozy atmosphere of the Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Space is limited. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org for program details and registration. This program takes place every Wednesday through June 13 at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
Save the Date: Valentine Dance
Saturday, February 11, 4 pm – 6:30 pm Go here for event flyer
Make your reservations early to celebrate the holiday that celebrates LOVE! People of all ages are invited to learn a few ballroom dance moves from the experts, to move to the music and meet a great group of Greenbelt friends. See you there!
Weekend Yoga and T’ai Chi at the Nature Center
Saturday, February 11, 9:30 am
Yoga Class
Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Corrigan for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members, and $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, February 12, 10 am
T’ai-Chi Class
Join T’ai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, February 12, 1:00 pm
For the Love of Nature
Create your very own handmade craft for the one you love. Learn how to make paper with recycled and natural materials which will be used to make a holiday card for that special someone. Program is suitable for ages 7 and up. Fee per craft participant: $5 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $7 non-members. Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Wednesday, February 15
Nature Programs for Toddlers:
Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 am
Greenbelt Tree Tots for three and four year-old children
Wednesday, 11 – 11:30 am
Greenbelt Peepers for your two year old child
Join us for our Winter/Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Sit with your tot and enjoy stories and activities centered around nature and our animal friends in the cozy atmosphere of the Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Space is limited. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org for program details and registration. This program takes place every Wednesday through June 13 at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
Thursday, February 16, 6:30 – 8 pm
BECOME A TRAIL MAINTAINER
If you enjoy being outdoors and would like to learn about trail building and maintenance, please join us for an evening information session. Representatives from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, a not-for-profit organization that helps Greenbelt staff members and volunteers keep the trail system in great shape, will show you how you can get involved. There are tasks available in winter and spring for people of all skill levels. R.S.V.P. to Jeanne.Paliswiat@parks.nyc.gov or call her at 718.667.2165, ext. 311.
Saturday, February 18, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Forest Restoration Workshop, Red Dot Trail at High Rock with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Meet in the Nevada Avenue parking lot at High Rock Park. We will follow the Red Dot Trail that loops behind the administration buildings down to the extension of Altamont Street where we will remove invasive plants and cut alien vines that strangle young trees. If you don’t have your own, Protectors will supply tools, gloves and refreshments. After a two hour work session (our 188th consecutive monthly workshop) we will take a short walk over nearby trails. For more information call Don Recklies at 718-768-9036 or Chuck Perry at 718-667-1393.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10 am (Registration now open!)
Cold Feat 10K Trail Run, LaTourette Golf Course/Club House
Cold Feat is the original cold weather run presented by the Greenbelt Conservancy and New York Adventure Racing Association (“NYARA”). Cold Feat starts on the rolling fairways of LaTourette golf course and continues along the Greenbelt’s wide perimeter trail before heading into the more narrow Red and Blue trails and their woodland setting. This is an exciting and challenging race with a great group of intrepid trail runners. Join us! All Greenbelt Conservancy/NYARA races are professionally timed culminating in an awards ceremony. Refreshments and race appropriate apparel are provided for registered runners. GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
REGISTER HERE NOW.
Weekend Yoga and T’ai Chi at the Nature Center
Saturday, February 18, 9:30 am
Yoga Class
Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Corrigan for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members, and $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, February 19, 10 am
T’ai-Chi Class
Join T’ai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, February 19, 12 noon to 3:30 pm
Willowbrook Park: Gateway to the Greenbelt Walk with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
We’ll take an easy walk on the white trail to Rockland Avenue and the nature center. Learn why this is a wet woods! Please wear waterproof shoes. Meet at the parking lot by the archery range, accessed by car via Eton Place off Richmond Avenue. Look for the sign for the carousel. For more information, contact Hillel Lofaso at (781) 751-6629.
PRESIDENTS WEEK – SCHOOL’S OUT – WE’RE IN!
Tuesday, February 21, 1:00 pm
Terrific Tye Dye at High Rock Park
Learn how early people dyed their clothing using plants and berries they found in the forest. Then try your hand at tie dying! Everyone will get to choose the color and design of their very own tie dye t-shirt to take home. This program is most appropriate for ages 7 and up. Bring a clean white T-shirt for tye dye. Limit of 2 tye dyed projects per participant. Additional white T-shirts [child’s size M and L] available for purchase. Registration and Prepayment Required Fee: $8 Greenbelt Conservancy members, $10 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Wednesday, February 22
Nature Programs for Toddlers:
Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 am
Tree Tots Special Edition: Take an Adult to Mini-Camp Day
Come in from the cold and experience the warmth of Mini-Camp. Children will share with their chaperone the fun activities that Summer Mini-Camp has to offer, including a hike [weather-permitting], a craft, and much more. Suitable for ages 3-5, don’t forget to bring your grownup! Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Wednesday, 11:00-11:30am
Presidents Week Peepers
Join us for a dynamic exploration of the wonders of the forest. Through hands-on activities, observations, finger plays, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest and learn about the seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. For 2 year olds and their caregiver. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718)351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Thursday, February 23, 11:00 am
Marvelous Macramé
Native Americans once wove plants and other natural materials to make everything from clothing to fishing nets. Make your own friendship bracelet out of natural thread in this fun workshop. We’ll learn different patterns and add beads to make each bracelet unique. Registration and Prepayment required. Fee: $8 Greenbelt Conservancy members: $10 nonmembers. For children age 7 and up. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Friday, February 24, 11:00 am
Marble-ized Magic
Kids ages 8 and up will create beautifully decorated paper in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop as we explore the history and techniques of the ancient Turkish art known as Ebru. After creating the paper, discover some great ways you can reuse this unique paper when you get home. Pre-payment and registration required. Price includes cost of all materials. Fee: $6 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $8 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Saturday, February 25, 2:00 pm
Forest Tunes with Patrick Raftery
Enjoy a kid-friendly acoustic guitar and vocal performance, featuring familiar and new songs about plants, animals, hiking and having fun in the forest. Visit www.musicwithpatrick.com for information. Free program. Registration recommended. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Weekend Yoga and T’ai Chi at the Nature Center
Saturday, February 25, 9:30 am
Yoga Class
Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Corrigan for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members, and $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, February 26, 10 am
T’ai-Chi Class
Join T’ai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, February 26, 2:00 pm
Staten Island OutLOUD: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Hunt for Tom & Huck’s lost treasure!
Tom & Huck found a chest full of gold coins – but when it vanished, they searched far & wide for it! Join Staten Island OutLOUD to hunt for “nuggets of knowledge” on the trails near the Greenbelt Nature Center. You may find a gold coin or two! Our walk will be easy, suitable for all ages – but dress warm! Afterwards, come inside & gather ’round the fireplace to share a short reading from Tom & Huck’s adventure. Free! Staten Island OutLOUD presents this event as part of The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Arts Midwest. For more info on Staten Island OutLOUD’s “Tom Sawyer” events visit www.statenislandoutloud.org.
Wednesday, February 29
Nature Programs for Toddlers:
Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 am
Greenbelt Tree Tots for three and four year-old children
Wednesday, 11 – 11:30 am
Greenbelt Peepers for your two year old child
Join us for our Winter/Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Sit with your tot and enjoy stories and activities centered around nature and our animal friends in the cozy atmosphere of the Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Space is limited. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org for program details and registration. This program takes place every Wednesday through June 13 at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
MARCH 2012
Saturday, March 3, 12 noon to 2:00 pm
Reed’s Basket Willow Walk with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Discover this hidden natural park in Dongan Hills. We’ll visit the three bodies of water in the park and hike through the woodlands. Although none of the willows grown by the Reed family still exist, the woodlands and stream are still home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Meet at the Spring Street entrance in Dongan Hills. For more information call Clay Wollney at 718-869-6327.
Weekend Yoga and T’ai Chi at the Nature Center
Saturday, March 3, 9:30 am
Yoga Class
Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Corrigan for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members, and $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, March 4, 10 am
T’ai-Chi Class
Join T’ai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, March 4, 2:00 pm
Windowsill Herb Garden
Plant the seeds for next year’s spice rack. Learn how to nurture your own windowsill herb garden and always have fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, and rosemary at your fingertips. We will look at the culinary, medicinal and folk history of these plants. Feel free to bring recipes to share. Registration and pre-payment required. Fee: $8 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $10 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Wednesday, March 7
Nature Programs for Toddlers:
Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 am
Greenbelt Tree Tots for three and four year-old children
Wednesday, 11 – 11:30 am
Greenbelt Peepers for your two year old child
Join us for our Winter/Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Sit with your tot and enjoy stories and activities centered around nature and our animal friends in the cozy atmosphere of the Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Space is limited. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org for program details and registration. This program takes place every Wednesday through June 13 at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
Weekend Yoga and T’ai Chi at the Nature Center
Saturday, March 10, 9:30 am
Yoga Class
Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Corrigan for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members, and $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, March 11, 10 am
T’ai-Chi Class
Join T’ai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Wednesday, March 14
Nature Programs for Toddlers:
Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 am
Greenbelt Tree Tots for three and four year-old children
Wednesday, 11 – 11:30 am
Greenbelt Peepers for your two year old child
Join us for our Winter/Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Sit with your tot and enjoy stories and activities centered around nature and our animal friends in the cozy atmosphere of the Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Space is limited. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org for program details and registration. This program takes place every Wednesday through June 13 at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
Saturday, March 17, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Forest Restoration Workshop, between Moses Mountain and SeaView with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Meet in the Nevada Avenue parking lot at High Rock Park. If you come late, walk to the first bend of the entry road, follow the Yellow Trail past Moses Mountain and take the unmarked trail to the right toward SeaView where we will be removing plants and cutting alien vines. If you don’t have your own, Protectors will supply tools, gloves and refreshments. After a two hour work session (our 189th consecutive monthly workshop), we will take a short walk over nearby trails. For more information call Don Recklies at 718-768-9036 or Chuck Perry at 718-667-1393.
Saturday, March 17, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Adult Art Work Shop: Botanical Paper Making
Join Greenbelt resident artist Kathy Trimarco for a relaxing afternoon of learning the ancient art of making paper using a variety of botanical accents. Participants will make several sheets of paper and create a decorative date book cover embellished with pressed leaf specimens. Fee: $17 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $20 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Weekend Yoga and T’ai Chi at the Nature Center
Saturday, March 17, 9:30 am
Yoga Class
Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Corrigan for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members, and $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, March 18, 10 am
T’ai-Chi Class
Join T’ai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, March 18, 2:00 pm
Staten Island OutLOUD: Tom-Becky-Huck Look-alike Contest
SI OutLOUD continues its Island-wide celebration of Mark Twain’s classic “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. And what better way to bring Tom, Huck and Becky Thatcher to life than with a look-alike contest? We’ll have prizes for kids who dress up as Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Becky Thatcher or other characters from Mark Twain’s novel. Adults can get into the act too! Let’s see how you look as Aunt Polly, Judge Thatcher, Muff Potter and other denizens of Mark Twain’s river town. Staten Island OutLOUD presents this event as part of The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Arts Midwest. For more info on Staten Island OutLOUD’s “Tom Sawyer” events visit www.statenislandoutloud.org.
Wednesday, March 21
Nature Programs for Toddlers:
Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 am
Greenbelt Tree Tots for three and four year-old children
Wednesday, 11 – 11:30 am
Greenbelt Peepers for your two year old child
Join us for our Winter/Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Sit with your tot and enjoy stories and activities centered around nature and our animal friends in the cozy atmosphere of the Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Space is limited. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org for program details and registration. This program takes place every Wednesday through June 13 at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
Saturday, March 24, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
High Rock Park and Pouch Camp Bird Walk with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Early migrating birds begin to arrive with the first signs of spring. Kinglets and Phoebes should be present in the woods. Learn to identify migrating waterfowl in flight or on Orbach Lake and the surrounding kettle ponds. Meet in the Nevada Avenue parking lot and be prepared for muddy trails. Waterproof sneakers or boots are suggested. For more information call Howie Fisher at 718-981-4002.
Saturday, March 24, 1:00 pm
Get Out and Play Day
Introduce your family to unstructured outdoor play. Sample a variety of activities that will sharpen your senses and show you how to make the most of your time outdoors. Nature exploration, games, creativity, observation, and FUN are all part of this afternoon workshop. This program is suitable for families with children ages 3 – 7. Free program. Registration recommended. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Weekend Yoga and T’ai Chi at the Nature Center
Saturday, March 24, 9:30 am
Yoga Class
Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Corrigan for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members, and $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, March 25, 10 am
T’ai-Chi Class
Join T’ai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Sunday, March 25, 1:00 pm
William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge Hike
Join the Greenbelt Educators on a hike around the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge. We’ll look for the first signs of Spring and learn more about this amazing Staten Island naturalist for whom this park is named. Meet at Mulberry St. and Travis Ave. Call (718) 351-3450 or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
Wednesday, March 28
Nature Programs for Toddlers:
Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 am
Greenbelt Tree Tots for three and four year-old children
Wednesday, 11 – 11:30 am
Greenbelt Peepers for your two year old child
Join us for our Winter/Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Sit with your tot and enjoy stories and activities centered around nature and our animal friends in the cozy atmosphere of the Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Space is limited. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org for program details and registration. This program takes place every Wednesday through June 13 at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
Saturday, March 31, 10 am – 2 pm
Community Service and Career Awareness Day for Cadettes and Senior Girl Scouts
Earn community service credit while learning the skills used in various careers caring for the natural areas in the Greenbelt. Event will take place rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather. Tools and gloves will be provided for use during the activities.
Saturday, March 31, 9:30 am
Yoga Class
Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Corrigan for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $13 for Greenbelt Conservancy members, and $15 for non-members. Discounted pre-paid 10-week passes are available, and classes are ongoing year-round, but are occasionally cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather, and other events. Call (718) 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
APRIL 2012
Save the Date: New York City Envirothon, Friday, April 20, 2012
Coming to High Rock Park in the Greenbelt
The New York City Soil and Water Conservation District (NYCSWCD) annually sponsors the New York City Envirothon, an environmental science competition for high school students designed to test competitors’ knowledge of local environmental and ecological issues including forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology, soil science and a current issue. NYC Parks and the Greenbelt Conservancy are hosts to the 2012 New York City Envirothon. The first National Envirothon was held in 1979, and New York held its first state-wide competition in 1990. In 1996, NYCSWCD sponsored the first New York City Envirothon competition, and continues to organize the event in a different borough each year.
Go here to learn more about the New York City Envirothon.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
High Rock Challenge Adventure Race (Registration now open!)
The High Rock Challenge Adventure Race, held in memory of NYPD Officer John Kelly, was begun in 2001 when the New York Adventure Racing Association (NYARA) partnered with the Greenbelt Conservancy and NYC Parks to present the Greenbelt’s inaugural trail-running event. Although the first race exceeded our expectations and attracted over 100 runners, the 2011 race had 1038 registered runners and was sold out well in advance of race day.
Go here to learn more about the High Rock Challenge Adventure Race.
REGISTER HERE NOW.
MAY 2012
Save the Date: Carousel for All Children Opening Day
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Celebrate with “Kentucky Derby Theme!” Details to follow.
Go here to learn more about the Carousel for All Children.