Events Calendar
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Every Wednesday unless weather conditions are severe (regular amounts of snow won't stop us from going out!): Join us for our weekly evening, guided hike where we will cover 4/5 miles. There are some small climbs but it's fairly easy. We try to maintain a quick pace but can accommodate all skill levels. You will see parts of the Greenbelt and the trail system that you haven't seen before! We typically meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center unless there is a special program being held, in which case we begin and end at the LaTourette Golf Course Clubhouse, 1001 Richmond Hill Road. Always check the event listings here for any changes. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Proper footwear is essential. Bring water and a snack if you think you'll need it. No reservation is required. We go in all weather unless conditions are dangerous (thunder storms). Always check the Greenbelt Conservancy's Facebook page for updates on changes or cancellations (Cancellations generally only occur in very bad weather). As the days get shorter, we will leave and return in the dark so please bring a flashlight or headlamp to be prepared.
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Fridays, January 4, 11, 18, 25: Begin the new year - and your weekend - with an evening of indoor Yoga practice at the Greenbelt Nature Center. Our friends from Five Boro Power Yoga will provide a series of four classes for people of all experience levels. Come to all or some. Stretch, breathe and relax your way into 2019. Minimum donation to the nonprofit Greenbelt Conservancy is $10.00 per class - payable at the door. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle.
Wednesday, January 9: Adults are invited to join a naturalist from the Greenbelt's Environmental Education Department to walk the “brookside” of the Clove Lake Park on the north shore of Staten Island, and visit the largest Tulip Tree in NYC. Meet at Martling Ave. near the bridge in the park. Contact the Greenbelt Nature Center at 718-351-3450 to register.
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Every Wednesday unless weather conditions are severe (regular amounts of snow won't stop us from going out!): Join us for our weekly evening, guided hike where we will cover 4/5 miles. There are some small climbs but it's fairly easy. We try to maintain a quick pace but can accommodate all skill levels. You will see parts of the Greenbelt and the trail system that you haven't seen before! We typically meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center unless there is a special program being held, in which case we begin and end at the LaTourette Golf Course Clubhouse, 1001 Richmond Hill Road. Always check the event listings here for any changes. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Proper footwear is essential. Bring water and a snack if you think you'll need it. No reservation is required. We go in all weather unless conditions are dangerous (thunder storms). Always check the Greenbelt Conservancy's Facebook page for updates on changes or cancellations (Cancellations generally only occur in very bad weather). As the days get shorter, we will leave and return in the dark so please bring a flashlight or headlamp to be prepared.
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Fridays, January 4, 11, 18, 25: Begin the new year - and your weekend - with an evening of indoor Yoga practice at the Greenbelt Nature Center. Our friends from Five Boro Power Yoga will provide a series of four classes for people of all experience levels. Come to all or some. Stretch, breathe and relax your way into 2019. Minimum donation to the nonprofit Greenbelt Conservancy is $10.00 per class - payable at the door. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle.
Sunday, January 13: Join us for this introductory hike to learn about the benefits of hiking and outdoor recreation, then enjoy some post-hike hot cocoa in our Nature Center. We will hike for approximately one mile. This is a free program. Registration required. Call: 718- 351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
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Every Wednesday unless weather conditions are severe (regular amounts of snow won't stop us from going out!): Join us for our weekly evening, guided hike where we will cover 4/5 miles. There are some small climbs but it's fairly easy. We try to maintain a quick pace but can accommodate all skill levels. You will see parts of the Greenbelt and the trail system that you haven't seen before! We typically meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center unless there is a special program being held, in which case we begin and end at the LaTourette Golf Course Clubhouse, 1001 Richmond Hill Road. Always check the event listings here for any changes. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Proper footwear is essential. Bring water and a snack if you think you'll need it. No reservation is required. We go in all weather unless conditions are dangerous (thunder storms). Always check the Greenbelt Conservancy's Facebook page for updates on changes or cancellations (Cancellations generally only occur in very bad weather). As the days get shorter, we will leave and return in the dark so please bring a flashlight or headlamp to be prepared.
Physics Strikes Back (for ages 8 - 10) Stay tuned for registration after December 21 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 @ 6:30 pm Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 This free series will take place once a month. We are happy to launch our second season of Con Edison Family Science Night, a series of free monthly sessions featuring science topics and experiments designed for children and parents to accomplish together. Online registration is required, and will open after December 21.. For questions, please call the Greenbelt Nature Cener: 718-351-3450. Our January topic is Physics! Start the New Year with Family Science Night 2019, as we explore matter, motion, and movement! Participate in fun experiments designed to teach basic physics that govern the physical world. Click here to register beginning December 20. A few short, self-guided activities will start families thinking together, followed by a full group activity. These programs are designed for families with children ages 8 - 10 years old. We cannot accomodate younger children - thank you for your cooperation.* During our programs, one adult must accompany each child, with no more than two adults accompanying the child. (No organized groups, please). Adults should be actively engaged and assisting their children with the activities. Please refrain from cell phone use aside from taking photographs of your child(ren) or using the phone as a stop watch during activities. Please call 718-351-3450 to add your name to the waiting list if you have been closed out of registration. We will contact you if spots become available. *Please note that we cannot accommodate any children who are not currently in this age range. This includes the younger siblings of any registered participant as well as any toddlers or babies in arms, carriers, slings or strollers. Registration is required, and class size is limited; we will maintain a waiting list as sessions fill quickly.
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Fridays, January 4, 11, 18, 25: Begin the new year - and your weekend - with an evening of indoor Yoga practice at the Greenbelt Nature Center. Our friends from Five Boro Power Yoga will provide a series of four classes for people of all experience levels. Come to all or some. Stretch, breathe and relax your way into 2019. Minimum donation to the nonprofit Greenbelt Conservancy is $10.00 per class - payable at the door. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle.
– 11am Saturday January 19: Be an explorer with the Urban Park Rangers and Greenbelt Educators as we venture into habitats that exist within New York City Parks! Deciduous forests host many different tree species, and all kinds of wildlife from birds to deer can be seen in their natural environment. Free. Registration required. Registration is required. Call: 718- 351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
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Saturday January 19: This workshop, led by award-winning author Marianna Randazzo, will introduce you to the elements of Memoir Writing and leave you with the beginnings of a story that you need to tell! This program is geared towards adults. Registration required. This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Sunday, January 20: On MLK Day, millions of Americans honor Dr. King's legacy by coming together for a national day of service. Lend a hand to this service project to benefit wildlife in the Greenbelt, and make something to take home to support local wildlife at your residence. Ages 10+. Free. Registration required. Call 718- 351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Wednesday, January 23: – Join a naturalist from the Greenbelt's Environmental Education Department as we venture outside of the Greenbelt to explore other Staten Island parks and trails. Meet at the entrance to Blue Heron Nature Center. Please call us to register: 718-351-3450.
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Every Wednesday unless weather conditions are severe (regular amounts of snow won't stop us from going out!): Join us for our weekly evening, guided hike where we will cover 4/5 miles. There are some small climbs but it's fairly easy. We try to maintain a quick pace but can accommodate all skill levels. You will see parts of the Greenbelt and the trail system that you haven't seen before! We typically meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center unless there is a special program being held, in which case we begin and end at the LaTourette Golf Course Clubhouse, 1001 Richmond Hill Road. Always check the event listings here for any changes. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Proper footwear is essential. Bring water and a snack if you think you'll need it. No reservation is required. We go in all weather unless conditions are dangerous (thunder storms). Always check the Greenbelt Conservancy's Facebook page for updates on changes or cancellations (Cancellations generally only occur in very bad weather). As the days get shorter, we will leave and return in the dark so please bring a flashlight or headlamp to be prepared.
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Fridays, January 4, 11, 18, 25: Begin the new year - and your weekend - with an evening of indoor Yoga practice at the Greenbelt Nature Center. Our friends from Five Boro Power Yoga will provide a series of four classes for people of all experience levels. Come to all or some. Stretch, breathe and relax your way into 2019. Minimum donation to the nonprofit Greenbelt Conservancy is $10.00 per class - payable at the door. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle.
Sunday, January 26: Break cabin fever with basket weaving! Learn to make sculptures, pots and baskets using timeless techniques that are woven into U.S. history and cultures all around the globe. Fee per participant $5/Free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. Registration and pre-payment required. Call 718- 351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Sunday January 27: Back in the 1960s and 1970s, many of the hikes to raise awareness to help preserve the Greenbelt were held in the winter. As we kick off the Year of the Greenbelt, on this winter discovery hike, learn about the notable figures that helped preserve and protect the Greenbelt as we discover more about the flora, fauna, and natural features of our beloved parkland. Free registration required Call 718- 351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
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Every Wednesday unless weather conditions are severe (regular amounts of snow won't stop us from going out!): Join us for our weekly evening, guided hike where we will cover 4/5 miles. There are some small climbs but it's fairly easy. We try to maintain a quick pace but can accommodate all skill levels. You will see parts of the Greenbelt and the trail system that you haven't seen before! We typically meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center unless there is a special program being held, in which case we begin and end at the LaTourette Golf Course Clubhouse, 1001 Richmond Hill Road. Always check the event listings here for any changes. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Proper footwear is essential. Bring water and a snack if you think you'll need it. No reservation is required. We go in all weather unless conditions are dangerous (thunder storms). Always check the Greenbelt Conservancy's Facebook page for updates on changes or cancellations (Cancellations generally only occur in very bad weather). As the days get shorter, we will leave and return in the dark so please bring a flashlight or headlamp to be prepared.
Events in January 2019
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Night Hike in the Snow. Photo: Dorothy ReillyJanuary Evening Yoga Series - Breathe in the New Year!
Please register here - space is limited.
For questions, Kindly call the Greenbelt Conservancy at 718-667-2165, ext. 105.
Greenbelt on the Go: Wednesday Afternoon Adult Hike in Clove Lake Park
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Night Hike in the Snow. Photo: Dorothy ReillyJanuary Evening Yoga Series - Breathe in the New Year!
Please register here - space is limited.
For questions, Kindly call the Greenbelt Conservancy at 718-667-2165, ext. 105.
Trail of the Month Hike: Nature Center Trail
Sunday January 13 11am Trail of the Month: Nature Center TrailEvening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Night Hike in the Snow. Photo: Dorothy ReillyCon Edison Family Science Night: Physics Strikes Back
January Evening Yoga Series - Breathe in the New Year!
Please register here - space is limited.
For questions, Kindly call the Greenbelt Conservancy at 718-667-2165, ext. 105.
Ecosystem Explorers: Deciduous Forest, High Rock Park
Introduction to Memoir Writing
Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King - Volunteer with us
Greenbelt on the Go: Wednesday Afternoon Adult Hike in Blue Heron Park
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Night Hike in the Snow. Photo: Dorothy ReillyJanuary Evening Yoga Series - Breathe in the New Year!
Please register here - space is limited.
For questions, Kindly call the Greenbelt Conservancy at 718-667-2165, ext. 105.
Beginning Basket Weaving for Adults
Discovery Hike: Natural and Cultural History, High Rock Park
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
Night Hike in the Snow. Photo: Dorothy Reilly