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The broken bench
By MICHAEL W. DOMINOWSKI The Greenbelt Conservancy The little bench was nearly as old as the Greenbelt path it sat beside. To most who came to visit, the bench had always been there, almost like the forest. And though it was small and rather homely, the bench came to have many friends. Serious hikers…
Read MoreHigh Rock Challenge: Save the date for 2020
Race day was Saturday, April 27, 2019. Two-member teams will compete in mystery events and physical obstacles, which are located throughout the approximately The course is almost entirely on the Greenbelt trail system, with just one (guarded) street crossing. Proceeds from the event help support Greenbelt trail maintenance. The HRC is held in memory of NYPD Officer, John Kelly.
Read MoreGiving Tuesday: Make a Contribution to Support our Nature and Science-Inspired Programs
Let’s Raise $1,000 in One Day for the Greenbelt! Today is #GivingTuesday, an international day of giving. The Greenbelt Conservancy works hard throughout the year to promote, sustain and enhance Staten Island’s 2,800-acre Greenbelt, a treasured urban oasis visited by thousands of individuals and families. Whether you’ve enjoyed a simple hike, participated in a trail…
Read MoreGreenbelt audio tours
GREENBELT AUDIO TOURS
NOW AVAILABLE AT GREENBELT NATURE CENTER
Made possible with funding from Con Edison
Narrated by Jeff Spurgeon, WQXR Radio Host
Read MoreRent the Greenbelt’s Carousel for all Children in Willowbrook Park
Celebrate a birthday or special occasion at the Carousel! Located in Willowbrook Park, the Carousel features fifty-one hand-carved, colorfully painted figures of traditional wooden carousel horses, mythical beasts and endangered species such as zebras, giraffes, gorillas, a spotted leopard, a mandrill, and panda bears. The Carousel For All Children is accessible to all people, including those who have…
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