– Join the educators to learn the ancient art of how to make your own rope (or cordage), out of natural materials. Using prepared materials, you will make several feet of rope and will be guided in how to make a net around your water bottle to keep it close and stay hydrated on your hikes throughout the Greenbelt. N/A Join in on our first Advanced Basketry series to learn how to identify and safely harvest your own natural materials to create a simple basket. The first part of the program will be focused on hiking to the harvesting site, finding our materials, and safely removing them from the landscape to prepare for the craft program. Not only will we be harvesting them for a utilitarian purpose, but the Greenbelt will be healthier once we’ve removed damaging invasive plants from the forest. The second part of the program will reconvene back in our outdoor classroom to learn a universal basket weave to turn all of your Wisteria vines into a beautiful rustic basket. Best for ages 12+. Please be sure to wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, and bring water. We will be using hand pruners and some other hand tools for harvesting our vines. Work gloves and bug spray will be provided. – Join in on our first Advanced Basketry series to learn how to identify and safely harvest your own natural materials to create a simple basket. The first part of the program will be focused on hiking to the harvesting site, finding our materials, and safely removing them from the landscape to prepare for the craft program. Not only will we be harvesting them for a utilitarian purpose, but the Greenbelt will be healthier once we’ve removed damaging invasive plants from the forest. The second part of the program will reconvene back in our outdoor classroom to learn a universal basket weave to turn all of your Wisteria vines into a beautiful rustic basket. Best for ages 12+. Please be sure to wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, and bring water. We will be using hand pruners and some other hand tools for harvesting our vines. Work gloves and bug spray will be provided. – Join us for a relaxing hike around the beautiful and scenic Orbach Lake. Enjoy the crisp Autumn air and revel in the glorious colors of the leaves.
The week's events
Handmade Cordage and Bottle Netting
November 7, 2022 
Advanced Basketry / Chinese Wisteria
November 9, 2022 
Advanced Basketry / Chinese Wisteria
November 9, 2022 Greenbelt Adult Hike - Fall Foliage Hike
November 10, 2022 
Handmade Cordage and Bottle Netting
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Advanced Basketry / Chinese Wisteria
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Advanced Basketry / Chinese Wisteria
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Greenbelt Adult Hike - Fall Foliage Hike
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165