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Everyone loves a great hike in the woods, but to do so safely there are some hazards we need to be aware of and take precautions to avoid or mitigate. Join Environmental Educator Karen Roos for this safety-focused Nature Bite video to learn how to avoid poison ivy so that you and your pets can hike without taking home anything unwanted from our beautiful Greenbelt trails. If you plan to attend, please preregister for the event here.
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Removing invasive plants allows our natural systems to flourish and prevents the loss of habitat and food sources that our native plants and wildlife depend on. Join us in this important and impactful conservation effort during one (or more) of our Work Outside Wednesday volunteer events, and help the Greenbelt Educators rid the park of these invaders! Be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles. Proper footwear required. Please sign up for this event here if you plan to attend for this installment of Work Outside Wednesday. Covid-19 Precautions: -All Visitors and Staff must wear a mask during the entire event. -Masks and Hand sanitizer will be available. -All equipment/supplies used will be sanitized before and after the event. -By participating in this event you are acknowledging that you and your guests have not experienced a fever, not tested positive for COVID-19, have not been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 or traveled to a restricted location within 14 days of the event. Should you develop symptoms after registration, please cancel your registration by email: sigreenbelteducation@gmail.com
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Join us for a hike in the Greenbelt in search of Monarch butterflies. In September these milkweed butterflies begin their long journey south back to Mexico. We will also visit an abandoned mill and the black walnut grove. Meet at the parking lot across from the Church of St. Andrew, located on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road. This hike will be close to 2 hours in duration and is level terrain. Designed for adults ages 18+ who want to spend time in nature, get healthy exercise, and more! Face masks and social distancing a must.
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Join Greenbelt educators as we explore the history, lifestyle, and ingenuity of the early inhabitants of Staten Island the Lenape. This program will include activities, games, and outdoor exploration to introduce the customs, diet, and pastimes of Lenape people during the Eastern Woodlands time period. Please be sure to save your spot by preregistering for this program here.
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Join us for nature stories read outdoors on our terrace patio. Ages 3 and up. Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave. Registration: By registering for this event, you confirm that you have read our Covid-19 precautions and media consent. The event is free, but registration is required. Public Transportation to Greenbelt Nature Center: By bus from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal: Take the S62 bus to Bradley Avenue. Transfer to the S57 bus, which will take you to the Brielle and Rockland Ave. stop. Cross the street at the light. By Train from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal: Take the SIRR toward Tottenville, and get off at the New Dorp stop (9 stops). Walk about 1 minute down New Dorp Lane to Rose Avenue and New Dorp Plaza to get on the S57 bus toward Port Richmond. Go about 10 minutes (10 stops) and get off the bus at Rockland Av/Brielle Av. Walk 1 minute to Greenbelt Nature Center. Gear: Wear weather appropriate clothes. Closed-toe shoes (sneakers or boots) are required. Cancellation: This program may be canceled if registration is too low, or if there is inclement weather predicted on the day of the event. Please ensure that we have your correct information so that we can contact you in the event of a cancellation. As we receive cancellations, names will be added from the waitlist. If you know you will be unable to attend, please cancel your registration by email at sigreenbelteducation@gmail.com or phone. 718-351-3450 ext. 0, so we can fill the reservation. Media Consent: By registering for this program, you are agreeing to have your image used in promotional materials by the Greenbelt Conservancy, including but not limited to, photographs and video. If you choose not to give consent, please let us know by emailing us at sigreenbelteducation@gmail.com before the event.
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Looking for a life-changing volunteer opportunity that includes leadership development, education, and technical work skills while giving back to your community and the environment? There is a free Greenbelt Conservation Corps recruitment event scheduled at the Greenbelt Nature Center. All Staten Islander’s interested in volunteering and building experience in natural resource management are invited to attend! Who we are: The Greenbelt Conservation Corps is a coalition of organizations and community members dedicated to conservation, stewardship, and education, facilitated by the Greenbelt Conservancy and NYC Parks. What we do:
Join us for a hike in the heart of the Greenbelt, as we transverse the newly aligned section of the Red Trail. We will enter a scenic deep hollow which was home to an orchard long ago. Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave. This hike is approximately 90 minutes and has some hills.
Get to know the Greenbelt trails by joining us each month for a different hiking-adventure. We will meet and begin at the Greenbelt Nature Center. This is a brisk paced hike; mileage is approximately 5+ miles. Duration will depend on the pace/size of the group. Please dress for the weather and terrain. Bring water and a snack.
Events in September 2021
Nature Bites: Poison Ivy
Work Outside Wednesday | Invasive Plant Species Removal
Greenbelt Adult Hike | Old Mill Road - Multipurpose Trail
The First Staten Islanders: The Lenape
Greenbelt Story Time
Greenbelt Conservation Corps Recruitment Table
Greenbelt Nature Hike: New Section of Red Trail
Trail of the Month | Bloodroot Valley Blue Trail
Nature Bites: Poison Ivy
Work Outside Wednesday | Invasive Plant Species Removal
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Greenbelt Adult Hike | Old Mill Road - Multipurpose Trail
Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road
The First Staten Islanders: The Lenape
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Greenbelt Story Time
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Greenbelt Conservation Corps Recruitment Table
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Greenbelt Nature Hike: New Section of Red Trail
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Trail of the Month | Bloodroot Valley Blue Trail
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314