– Wednesday, October 2: Join us as we amble the lows and highs of High Rock Park. Enjoy the views and hills of our conservation park and of one of our largest ponds Walker Pond. Trails have inclines and are unpaved. Dress for the weather and terrain and bring water if you like. Meet at the High Rock entrance gate located at 200 Nevada Ave off of Rockland Ave. Wednesdays: The 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 to sustain you. This hike meets in all seasons. Beginning in October, headlamps or a flashlight is required. Please join us! – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, 2 year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or call: 351-33450 Fee: $3 per child or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required - naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or by phone: 718-667-2165 Fee: $3 of free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. – Saturday, October 5: Join the Natural Areas Conservancy for forest bathing in High Rock Park, Staten Island: a low-intensity activity, based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku. Forest bathing focuses on gently engaging mind, spirit, and body with the natural environment — empowering park visitors to deepen their connection with New York City’s parks and local environments. It’s the perfect opportunity to get outside, hug a tree (literally!), and show your love for the amazing natural areas that exist in our City. Learn more and register by clicking the sign-up link here. – Saturday, October 5 from 12 noon – 4 pm: Save the Date for the Greenbelt’s annual fall festival where The prettiest pumpkins will prevail in our patch! Meet the horses from NYC Parks Equine unit; learn all about the benefits of planting native plant species in your garden from the Staten Island Native Plant Society, and many more fun activities and opportunities! Music with Patrick will perform near the pumpkin patch at 2 pm! Bring a cushion to sit upon if you like. Please note that our Carousel will close for the season on Columbus Day, Monday October 14. Please note that our Carousel will close for the season on Columbus Day, Monday October 14. – Sunday, October 6: Join us and our friends from Great Kills Park in a one-way hike from Willowbrook Park to Great Kills Park. This brisk-paced hike is approximately 6 miles. Bring water, snacks and insect repellent. To register call 718-351-3540 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org. Free THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. Wednesday, October 9: Come enjoy the fall foliage reflecting on the crystal waters of Pump House Pond. Ramble the few hills on this unpaved Blue Trail. Meet at the entrance gate to High Rock Park, 200 Nevada Ave. off of Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306. For questions, please call: 718-351-3450. – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, 2 year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or call: 351-33450 Fee: $3 per child or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required - naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or by phone: 718-667-2165 Fee: $3 of free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. N/A Thank you all for making our twentieth season at the Carousel for All Children so fun and successful. We will close for the 2019 season on Monday, October 14 at 5:45. The Carousel will begin its 2020 season on Saturday, May 2. For rental inquiries for the new season, please contact us here: celebrate@sigreenbelt.org or by phone at: 718-667-22165, ext. 106. – Wednesday, October 16: Join us for a leisurely hike among the towering trees of this park. Meet at the end of Spring Street., off of Richmond Road in the Grasmere neighborhood in Staten Island, NY. This hike has inclines and declines on unpaved surfaces. Please dress for the weather and terrain. For questions, call: 718-351-3450. – Wednesday, October 16: Save the date for the Greenbelt Conservancy's Annual Meeting. Join us to meet members of the Greenbelt Conservancy Board of Directors to share Greenbelt highlights from the past year and future goals. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to 718-667-2165, ext. 106 – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, 2 year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or call: 351-33450 Fee: $3 per child or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required - naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or by phone: 718-667-2165 Fee: $3 of free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. – CLICK HERE FOR FREE REGISTRATION Saturday, October 19: Please join NYC Parks and New York/New Jersey Trail Conference for Trail Maintainers Training at the Greenbelt Nature Center. Volunteers will learn how to help monitor and protect NYC’s hiking trails and help be Parks’ eyes on the ground to steward these precious natural resources. Training will be both indoors and outdoors and will involve hiking, so please dress appropriately. All equipment will be provided. Contact us if you have any questions: volunteer@sigreenbelt.org Saturday, October 19: Join us for this free event, hosted by Friends of Olmsted-Beil House, to learn about this landmark c. 1685 stone farm house on Staten Island. Historian Patricia Salmon will highlight the 300+ years of history of the house and area as well as share about the residents and owners of the house from 1685 until 2007. The presentation will also focus on its most famous resident, Frederick Law Olmsted, who lived in the house from 1847 to 1855. Light refreshments and networking opportunity to follow the lecture Wednesday, October 23: 6:30pm Greenbelt Nature Center Each month we feature different science topics and provide experiments designed for children and their guardians to accomplish together. Ages 8-10 with adult chaperone. Free, fun and educationational. Our online registration will begin shortly. – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, 2 year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or call: 351-33450 Fee: $3 per child or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required - naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or by phone: 718-667-2165 Fee: $3 of free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. – Wednesday, October 30: Join us as we hike the semi-paved gravel trails of Richmondtown and the Greenbelt. The colors of the field flowers and trees should be a spectacular site! Meet at the parking lot across from St. Andrew’s church on Old Mill Road in the Richmondtown neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. For questions, please call: 718-351-3450. Wednesday, October 30: Decomposition is a natural process that helps to create healthy new soil. Discover how to speed up this process and reduce your household waste by learning the basics of home composting. All ages. Registration required - call 718-351-3540 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org. Free. – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, 2 year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or call: 351-33450 Fee: $3 per child or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. – Thursdays October 3- December 5 (excluding Thanksgiving November 28) Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required - naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org or by phone: 718-667-2165 Fee: $3 of free for Greenbelt Conservancy members.
Events in October 2019
Afternoon Group Hike to Walker Pond in High Rock Park
October 2, 2019 Wednesday Evening Group Hike
October 2, 2019 
Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
October 3, 2019 Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
October 3, 2019 Forest Bathing in High Rock Park with the Natural Areas Conservancy
October 5, 2019 Save the Date: Annual Pumpkin Festival
October 5, 2019 
Annual Hike from Willowbrook Park to Great Kills Park
October 6, 2019 CANCELED DUE TO RAIN! Afternoon Group Hike to Pump House Pond in High Rock Park
October 9, 2019 Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
October 10, 2019 Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
October 10, 2019 Carousel Closes for 2019 Season on Columbus Day - Thank you for riding with us this year!
October 14, 2019 Afternoon Group Hike to Reed's Basket Willow Swamp
October 16, 2019 Greenbelt Conservancy Annual Meeting - 7PM
October 16, 2019 Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
October 17, 2019 Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
October 17, 2019 Trail Maintainer Workshop: Volunteer Training
October 19, 2019 
The Olmsted-Beil House - Local Landmark
October 19, 2019 Hike to Moses Mountain
October 20, 2019 
Con Edison Family Science Night (for ages 8 - 10)
October 23, 2019 
Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
October 24, 2019 Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
October 24, 2019 Afternoon Group Hike along Old Mill Road Multipurpose Trail
October 30, 2019 Composting 101 at High Rock Park
October 30, 2019 Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
October 31, 2019 Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
October 31, 2019
Afternoon Group Hike to Walker Pond in High Rock Park
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Wednesday Evening Group Hike
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Forest Bathing in High Rock Park with the Natural Areas Conservancy
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Save the Date: Annual Pumpkin Festival
Carousel for All Children
1 Eton Place
Staten Island, NY 10314
Annual Hike from Willowbrook Park to Great Kills Park
Willowbrook Park
1 Eton Place
Staten Island, NY 10314
CANCELED DUE TO RAIN! Afternoon Group Hike to Pump House Pond in High Rock Park
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Carousel Closes for 2019 Season on Columbus Day - Thank you for riding with us this year!
Carousel for All Children
1 Eton Place
Staten Island, NY 10314
Afternoon Group Hike to Reed's Basket Willow Swamp
Greenbelt Conservancy Annual Meeting - 7PM
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Trail Maintainer Workshop: Volunteer Training
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
The Olmsted-Beil House - Local Landmark
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Hike to Moses Mountain
Sunday, October 10: Join us for a hike to Moses Mountain to experience the forest in its full fall glory. Enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view and look for birds of prey. This moderately-paced learning walk will last over 90 minutes. Ages 8+. Free program. Registration required. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
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
Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Afternoon Group Hike along Old Mill Road Multipurpose Trail
Composting 101 at High Rock Park
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314