– Join us for a walk through Brookfield Park in search of birds of prey. Migration brings many raptor surprises in the sky. Meet at the entrance inside Brookfield Park at the intersection of Arthur Kill Rd. and Brookfield Ave. Trails are paved. No restrooms available. Bring binoculars if you have them. This hike will be close to 1.5 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. 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. Gear: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, long, light colored pants are preferred. Closed-toe shoes (sneakers or boots) are required. Please bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. 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. – 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 volunteer orientation training event scheduled at the Greenbelt Nature Center. All individuals interested in volunteering with the GCC and building experience in natural resource management are invited to attend! Space is limited to 20 registrants. Please preregister for this program here. 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: Provide experiential work and place-based learning. Foster diverse community engagement (through teamwork). Create safe learning environments for all who participate. Engage local municipalities, non-profits, and corporations in service-learning. Strengthen the foundation of activism and stewardship that the legacy of the Greenbelt is built upon. Ensure the safety, accessibility, and sustainability of our trails and natural areas. – Join us outside at the Greenbelt Nature Center for skeleton stories. We will have our animal collection of skulls and skeletons for all to see. Program will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Social distancing and masks are a must. 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 - please preregister here. Location: Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center. 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. – We're Back! Live and in person.... and socially distanced. We are happy to be able to continue our Con Edison Family Science program, a series of free monthly sessions featuring science topics and experiments designed for children and parents to accomplish at a team. A few short, self-guided activities will start families thinking together. Registration: By registering for this event, you confirm that you have read our Covid-19 precautions and media consent. The event is free but preregistration is required - please sign up here. Location: Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center. 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. 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. – Join us for a hike through the heart of High Rock Park. We will stroll past ponds and to the Overlook, which gives a beautiful view of the Richmond County Golf course greens and the ocean beyond. Meet at High Rock Park parking lot, 200 Nevada Ave off of Rockland Ave. Trails have some inclines and are not paved. The hike is approx. two hours. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Designed for adults ages 18+ who want to spend time in nature, get healthy exercise, and more! Face masks and social distancing a must. 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 - please preregister here. Gear: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, long, light colored pants are preferred. Closed-toe shoes (sneakers or boots) are required. Please bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. 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. – Take part in the restorative process of creating from nature surrounded by nature. Take a walk on one of the inspiring trails near the Greenbelt Nature Center, find/collect materials such as twigs, pods, pine cones, or pebbles, then arrange/glue your found objects to a base to create a small mosaic piece for yourself and make components for a collectively made natural mural. Participants will have the option of working social distance style on the outside patio of the Greenbelt Nature Center or pick up a supply packet and watch a video for instructions to create their pieces individually. This project is funded in part by a DCA Art Fund Grant from Staten Island Arts with public funding from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. Age 5+. Free, but registration required - please preregister here. – Join us for an exploration of the critters that make their home on the ground. On this hike we will observe up close and record our findings. The Greenbelt’s open spaces provide opportunity for children to connect with nature and discover the wonders of our unique urban forest. Within a landscape of plants and trees, children and their caregiver will have the opportunity to explore, move, create and learn in a safe and welcoming environment. First Forest Discovery is suitable for one child accompanied by one caregiver. Please preregister for this program here. ** Due to limited space, this is a non-refundable program. – Get to know the Greenbelt trails by joining us each month for a different hiking-adventure. We will meet and begin at the Nevada ave parking lot. This is a brisk-paced hike; mileage is approximately 3 miles. Duration will depend on the pace/size of the group. Please dress for the weather and terrain. Bring water and a snack. 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 - please preregister here. Gear: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, long, light colored pants are preferred. Closed-toe shoes (sneakers or boots) are required. Please bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. 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.
Events in October 2021
Greenbelt Adult Hike| Hawk Migration Walk
October 1, 2021 Greenbelt Conservation Corps Volunteer Orientation
October 3, 2021 
Greenbelt Story Time: Skeletons and Skulls
October 7, 2021 
Con Edison's Family Science - October Edition
October 10, 2021 
Greenbelt Adult Hike| The Overlook
October 15, 2021 
Art Scavengers with Janice Patrignani
October 16, 2021 
First Forest Discovery (for ages 5-7 with caregiver)
October 21, 2021 
Trail of the Month | High Rock Park: Green Trail/Moses Mtn.
October 24, 2021
Greenbelt Adult Hike| Hawk Migration Walk
Brookfield Park
575 Arthur Kill Rd
Staten Island , NY 10308
Greenbelt Conservation Corps Volunteer Orientation
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Greenbelt Story Time: Skeletons and Skulls
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Con Edison's Family Science - October Edition
Greenbelt Adult Hike| The Overlook
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Art Scavengers with Janice Patrignani
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
First Forest Discovery (for ages 5-7 with caregiver)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Trail of the Month | High Rock Park: Green Trail/Moses Mtn.
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165