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The broken bench

vandalized bench beside a woodland trail

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…

High 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.

Giving 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…

About the Greenbelt Conservancy

The Greenbelt Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1989 that works in partnership with the New York City Parks to oversee the operation, administration and public use of the parkland of the Greenbelt. Our mission is to foster education about the Greenbelt and its environs, promote public access and participation, and exercise prudent…