The Annual Blue Jean Ball Returns!
Join the Greenbelt Conservancy on Thursday, May 29, at 7 PM for an exclusive 21+ event at the Carousel for All Children, Willowbrook Park (2 Eton Place) Get your tickets today!!!
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The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon
The Greenbelt Conservancy has been selected as an official charity partner of The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2, 2025! We are currently recruiting team members to raise awareness and funds for our mission in exchange for guaranteed entry. Please complete the form below and a member…
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The 2025 United Airlines Half Marathon
The Greenbelt Conservancy has been selected as an official charity partner of The 2025 United Airlines Half Marathon on Sunday, March 16, 2025! We are currently recruiting team members to raise awareness and funds for our mission in exchange for guaranteed entry. Please complete the form below and a member…
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NYC Green Fund: Treetops Grants Announcement
We are thrilled to be the recipient of a $10,000 grant through the City Parks Foundation NYC Green Fund’s 2024 Treetops Program! These funds will directly support the Greenbelt Conservancy’s environmental education and stewardship programs. Read More about the grant: CPF Treetops Grant Release
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March Events Calendar
To sign up for any of the programs below, please check out our events calendar for registration.
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Greenbelt @ Home | Virtual Field Trips now available on YouTube
As part of the ongoing Greenbelt @ Home series, the Greenbelt Education Department has been created a number of Virtual Field Trips! These programs are available on YouTube – find a full list of available options here: Virtual Field Trip Links
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Planning a First Day Walk or Winter Hike? Watch This!
Plan a cold weather excursion with Environmental Educator Christopher Ricker! In this tutorial, he demonstrates how to plan ahead and prepare for winter weather walks by dressing properly using the Base Layer System. This advice will help you continue to receive all of the physical, mental, and social benefits of…
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Birds of Prey!
Fall is a great time to see peak foliage colors, and also for birding! Check out the fascinating facts and helpful tips below to make the most of the season for observing birds-of-prey on Staten Island.
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Invasive Species Update: Spotted Lanternfly in NYC
Have you spotted a spotted lanternfly locally? Report it here to the NYS DEC online.
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Pollinators!
With the advent of consistently warm weather and the official start of summer, June is an ideal time to think about, observe, and explore pollinators! Use this helpful guide from the Greenbelt Education Department at home, in a park, or anywhere you can observe flowering plants.
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Invasive Species Information
Ahead of National Trails Day on June 5th, get to know some common invasive species and what you (and everyone!) can do to mitigate and prevent the movement of potentially harmful plants and animals between ecosystems. Scroll through the slides below, or find the full Invasive Species Slideshow here. …
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