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Wednesdays: This weekly evening group hike covers approximately five miles at a quick pace. All are welcome including children with hiking experience who can cover the distance. Please dress for the weather and terrain, and bring water and a snack if you think you will need it. Be advised that there are some inclines, exposed tree roots and uneven terrain along our course. This hike meets in all seasons. Beginning in October, headlamps or a flashlight is required. No advance registration is required for this free event. Join us! If the weather is deemed dangerous, the hike will be canceled, and posted first on our Facebook page. Please join us!
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Saturday January 11: Learn about penguins, then make a cool pom-pom penguin companion to take home. Afterwards, join us for a popular penguin movie. Ages 4-7 with chaperone. Fee: $5/$3 for Greenbelt Conservancy Members. Registration required. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Saturday, January 12: Hike with your canine companion in the winter wonderland that is the Greenbelt. Enjoy the Nature Center trail on this moderately paced 45-60 minute hike through the woods, and make new friends along the way! Meet at Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Wednesdays: This weekly evening group hike covers approximately five miles at a quick pace. All are welcome including children with hiking experience who can cover the distance. Please dress for the weather and terrain, and bring water and a snack if you think you will need it. Be advised that there are some inclines, exposed tree roots and uneven terrain along our course. This hike meets in all seasons. Beginning in October, headlamps or a flashlight is required. No advance registration is required for this free event. Join us! If the weather is deemed dangerous, the hike will be canceled, and posted first on our Facebook page. Please join us!
Wednesday January 15: Join us for a free monthly series featuring science topics and experiments designed for children and their guardians to accomplish together. A few short, self-guided activities will start families thinking together, followed by a full group activity. Ages 8-10 with Adult chaperone. Free. Register via Eventbrite or call the Greenbelt Nature Center at 718-351-3450. Thank you to our generous sponsor, Con Edison, for making this program possible for families. Click here to register via eventbrite.
Sunday January 19: Join the Greenbelt educators to learn winter outdoor skills and survival techniques. This outdoor program will cover basic shelter building, fire starting, tracking, and ways to protect yourself, while exploring winter’s wilderness. Dress appropriately for winter conditions. Ages 10+. Registration required. Call 718-351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Wednesday, January 22 , February 12, February 26, March 11, March 25 Wednesdays - see dates above. Enjoy the crisp winter weather as we stroll through different Greenbelt trails with our environmental educators. Designed for adults ages 18+ who want to spend time in nature and socialize. For more information, and to register, please call 718-351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Wednesdays: This weekly evening group hike covers approximately five miles at a quick pace. All are welcome including children with hiking experience who can cover the distance. Please dress for the weather and terrain, and bring water and a snack if you think you will need it. Be advised that there are some inclines, exposed tree roots and uneven terrain along our course. This hike meets in all seasons. Beginning in October, headlamps or a flashlight is required. No advance registration is required for this free event. Join us! If the weather is deemed dangerous, the hike will be canceled, and posted first on our Facebook page. Please join us!
Sunday January 26 - 1:00pm Upcycling: Terrarium Building with Urban Park Rangers Greenbelt Nature Center Sunday, January 26: Join us for this indoor program that will help beat the winter doldrums. Bring an old glass jar and we'll show you how to transform it into a home for a succulent plant to grow and enjoy. Free program. Contact the Greenbelt Nature Center should you have any questions - 718-351-3450 or by email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Wednesdays: This weekly evening group hike covers approximately five miles at a quick pace. All are welcome including children with hiking experience who can cover the distance. Please dress for the weather and terrain, and bring water and a snack if you think you will need it. Be advised that there are some inclines, exposed tree roots and uneven terrain along our course. This hike meets in all seasons. Beginning in October, headlamps or a flashlight is required. No advance registration is required for this free event. Join us! If the weather is deemed dangerous, the hike will be canceled, and posted first on our Facebook page. Please join us!
Events in January 2020
No Evening Group Hike on New Year's Day - We look forward to welcoming you to our parks and woodlands in 2020!
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Penguins are Cool - Workshop and movie (4-7 year olds)
Group Dog Walk
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Con Edison Family Science Night (for ages 8 - 10)
Winter Survival Skills (for ages ten and up) - An outdoor program
Afternoon Adult Group Hike
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Lunar New Year Poetry and Prose with Staten Island OutLOUD
Upcycling: Terrarium Building with NYC Urban Park Rangers
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
No Evening Group Hike on New Year's Day - We look forward to welcoming you to our parks and woodlands in 2020!
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Penguins are Cool - Workshop and movie (4-7 year olds)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Group Dog Walk
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Con Edison Family Science Night (for ages 8 - 10)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Winter Survival Skills (for ages ten and up) - An outdoor program
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Afternoon Adult Group Hike
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Lunar New Year Poetry and Prose with Staten Island OutLOUD
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Upcycling: Terrarium Building with NYC Urban Park Rangers
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314