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in
the Staten Island Greenbelt. Look into it!
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The
Nature Center is closed on all major holidays,
and closes early on some dates. See the calendar below for details.
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in the Greenbelt Conservancy supports great programming like this, and
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The Greenbelt Nature Center
is located at
700 Rockland Avenue, at Brielle Avenue.
The telephone number is 1-718-351-3450.
SI Bank & Trust Foundation
has provided primary support for many of these programs.
Additional supporters are
Con Edison, the New York City Environmental Fund and Time Warner Cable.
July events in the Greenbelt
Thursdays in July
Sounds of Summer
| 6-8 pm: WSIA, the official radio station of the College of Staten Island, presents free outdoor concerts every Thursday at the Greenbelt Recreation Center. Bring the whole family - and your own lawn chairs or blankets - to this free outdoor event. |
Saturday, July 5, 12, 19, 26
Yoga in the Greenbelt
| 9:30 – 11 am: Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Kaufman for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee for a series of eight classes is $70 for Greenbelt Conservancy members and $80 for non-members. Per class fee is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Greenbelt Nature Center |
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, July 22, 23, 24
SUMMER ART: Nature’s Jewels
| 1:30-3:30 pm: Using gifts from the Earth and jewelry crafting techniques, fashion several wearable works of art. This 3-day workshop is best for best for tweens and teens. Conservancy members $63 per-person/ non-members $70 per-person. Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Avenue Staten Island NY 10314, (718)351-3450 |
Sunday, July 27
Forest Fanfares Concert Series
| 2 to 4 pm: High Rock Park, Staten Island. The Staten Island Chamber Music Players present a concert in the beautiful wooded setting of High Rock Park. Use our rustic benches or bring a lawn chair. Detail: (718) 667-2165. |
Wednesday July 30
Peter and the Wolf
| 10:30 am: Join us at the Carousel for All Children as the City Parks Foundation and the Greenbelt present the Hudson Vagabond Puppets performing Peter and the Wolf. Clad in black, the puppeteers borrow from the traditional Japanese Bunraku style of puppetry, becoming mere shadows of the enormous figures they bring to life. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket for you and your children for this free program. |
Woodland Fairymaking Workshop
| 1 pm: The forest is home to wondrous creatures, some who are born from the imagination. Create your very own woodland fairy or wizard to take home. Fee: non- members: $5 per person/ Greenbelt Conservancy members: $3 per person. Registration required. |
August events in the Greenbelt
Thursdays in August
Sounds of Summer
| 6-8 pm: WSIA, the official radio station of the College of Staten Island, presents free outdoor concerts every Thursday at the Greenbelt Recreation Center. Bring the whole family - and your own lawn chairs or blankets - to this free outdoor event. |
Saturday, August 2
Yoga in the Greenbelt
| 9:30 – 11 am: Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Kaufman for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee for a series of eight classes is $70 for Greenbelt Conservancy members and $80 for non-members. Per class fee is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Greenbelt Nature Center |
Sunday, August 3, 10, 17
Tai-Chi in the Greenbelt
| 9:30 – 11 am: Join Tai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions in the Greenbelt Nature Center on the edge of beautiful and inspiring woodlands. Fee: Six week session $50 Greenbelt Conservancy members/$10 per class; $60 non-members/$12 per class. Greenbelt Nature Center |
Saturday August 2
Dog Days of Summer Hike
| Hike with your canine companion before the heat of the day. Learn the trails on this moderate hike through the woods and make new friends. Meet at Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450. |
Sundays, August 3, 10
Forest Fanfares Concert Series
| 2 to 4 pm: High Rock Park, Staten Island. The Staten Island Chamber Music Players present concerts in the beautiful wooded setting of High Rock Park. Use our rustic benches or bring a lawn chair. Detail: (718) 667-2165. |
Sunday, August 3
Children's Day Concert and Fun
| 2-5 pm: Enjoy Borough President James Molinaro's annual Children's concert at the Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park. The afternoon will feature performances by Presley & Melody and Baby Dolls (featuring a Hannah Montana tribute) with lots of free activities. Carousel rides are $1.50 per spin. |
Saturdays August 9 & August 16
Adult Art Workshop: Words and Images
| 1-3 pm: Join resident nature center artist, Kathy Trimarco, and resident nature center writer Jessica Kratz for this unique workshop focused on narrative journal writing and illustration. Read excerpts from selected nature writers, then learn and practice the basics of narrative writing and pen-and-ink illustration. Tap into your inner Thoreau as you hone your craft! Fee: Greenbelt Conservancy members: $20; non-members $30. A journal will be provided for each participant. Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718) 351-3450. |
Wednesday, August 6
Billy B, the Natural Science Song and Dance Guy
| 10: 30 am: Doing everything from mimicking the slide of tectonic plates with legitimate "moon walking" to pretending to be leaves photosynthesizing, Billy B and kids dance their way to a better understanding of the natural world. Join us at the Carousel for All Children as the City Parks Foundation and the Greenbelt present this free program. |
Wednesday August 13
Talent on the Terrace: WaFoo
| 6-8 pm: Enjoy the unique sonic stylings of WaFoo, whose tranquil Japanese Jazz sound perfectly accompanies the natural beauty of the Greenbelt. Free program. |
Wednesday, August 13
The Fun and Funny Juggling Show with Will Shaw
| 10:30 am: Will Shaw creates a wonderful rapport with his audience, inviting them to participate in the multifaceted fun of his juggling, unicycling, and clown tricks, complete with boomerangs, cowboy ropes, music, and fire! He has a distinctly offbeat but sophisticated sense of humor steeped in the traditions of great comedians from the silent film era to the present. Join us at the Carousel for All Children as the City Parks Foundation and the Greenbelt present this free program. |
Thursday August 21
Composting 101
| 6 pm: A workshop focusing on the decomposition of organic waste and how adding compost to your plants and gardens improves soil quality and reduces the need for fertilizing and watering. This adult-oriented workshop will be led by master composters from the Staten Island Botanical Garden Compost Project. Call 718-273-8200 to register. |
Saturday August 23
Adult/Child Composting Workshop
| 1 pm: Adults and their children can take participate in this FREE hands on summer workshop with Master Composters from the Staten Island Botanical Garden Compost Project. Learn how to transform household trash. Call 718-273-8200 to register. |
September events in the Greenbelt
Saturday September 6
Night Hike
| 7 pm: Journey through High Rock Park and discover the creatures that go bump in the night. Meet in the Nevada Avenue parking lot. Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450. |
Sunday September 14
Talent on the Terrace: Nylon Wound
| 3 pm: Enjoy the sounds of Classical Guitar Duo Gregory Askins and Joseph Parisi with the Greenbelt’s natural setting as a backdrop. Free program. |
Sunday September 21
Project WET
| 9-4 pm: Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is a unique multidisciplinary environmental education program for Pre K-12 grade educators promoting the awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources. Upon completion, teachers receive an activity guide with all PLT activities. Pre-registration required. $5 fee for refreshments. Call (718)351-3450. |
Saturday September 27
Moses Mountain Hike
| 11 am: Hike up Moses Mountain and experience the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic vista, and learn about its history, geology, flora, and fauna along the way. Meet at the Nevada Avenue parking lot. Registration required. Call (781)351-3450. |
Saturday September 27
Designing from the Greenbelt Environment
| 1 pm: Mosaic Artist Judith Hugentobler will lead a workshop in which participants create clay tile pieces inspired from natural objects. Materials fee: $5 Call (718) 351-3450. |
October events in the Greenbelt
Saturday, October 11
Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival
| 12 noon - 5 pm: Willowbrook Park, Staten Island. Visit our pumpkin patch where the prettiest pumpkins prevail! Activities include a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, face painting arts & crafts, entertainment ... and while you're there, ride The Carousel for All Children - the world's finest classic Victorian carousel. For more information call (718) 667-2165. |
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