Sunday, March 1: Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center for a morning hike to anywhere! Distance and destination will be educator and participant’s choice. Hikers of all ages are welcome. Dress for the weather and terrain. Sunday, March 1: Enjoy a walk through the High Rock Park trails with the Urban Park Rangers and look and listen for owls that make these woodlands their home. Meet in front of the entrance gate to High Rock Park. THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKE SERIES IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. Wednesdays: This 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 and a snack if you think you will need it. Be advised that there are some inclines, exposed tree roots and uneven terrain along our course. This hike meets in all seasons. Beginning in October, headlamps or a flashlight is required. No advance registration is required for this free event. Join us! If the weather is deemed dangerous, the hike will be canceled, and posted first on our Facebook page. Please join us! Thursday, March 5: In partnership with NYC Parks, the Greenbelt Conservancy proudly presents Science Cafes, featuring engaging conversations with scientists and experts about varying topics. These casual conversations are perfect for people who may or may not typically get involved with science discussion and help to foster dynamic, two-way interactions between a scientist and the public. Please join us as we kick-off this new series on Thursday, March 5 at the Greenbelt Nature Center. Jose Ramirez-Garofalo, a graduate student at the City University of New York – College of Staten Island, will facilitate a conversation about how climate change effects the distribution of bird species. Drawing on his experience from work at Freshkills Parks, Mr. Ramirez-Garofalo will also highlight the extraordinary birding opportunities available right here in the Greenbelt. Light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation: $10. José Ramírez-Garofalo is currently a graduate student at the City University of New York – College of Staten Island. He is primarily interested in how climate change effects the distribution of bird species. Since 2017, he has worked with his colleagues on several projects at Freshkills Park, including monitoring the highly sensitive species that breed within its expansive native grasslands, and the Freshkills Park Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship bird banding station. Saturday, March 7: Join us to volunteer along the trails to groom and remove invasive plants. Please register in advance. Click here for all the details. Sunday, March 8: Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about deer. We will find signs of deer in the park (buck rubs, deer scat, deer prints, chewed twigs) hike outdoors, and share five tips to follow to promote a healthy coexistence with these animals. Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center. Tuesday, March 10: FrogWatch USA is a nationwide citizen science program that monitors and tracks amphibian populations by collecting data with help from volunteers like you! Join us for our first monitoring session of 2020! Ages 8+. Free program. Registration required. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org Wednesday, January 22 , February 12, February 26, March 11, March 25 Wednesdays - see dates below. Enjoy the crisp winter weather as we stroll through different Greenbelt trails with our environmental educators. Designed for adults ages 18+ who want to spend time in nature and socialize. For more information, and to register, please call 718-351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKE SERIES IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. Wednesdays: This 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 and a snack if you think you will need it. Be advised that there are some inclines, exposed tree roots and uneven terrain along our course. This hike meets in all seasons. Beginning in October, headlamps or a flashlight is required. No advance registration is required for this free event. Join us! If the weather is deemed dangerous, the hike will be canceled, and posted first on our Facebook page. Please join us! – Tree Tots for 3 and 4 year-old children with an adult chaperone Thursdays March 12-May 28: Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration is required. Fee per session: $3 per child or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org. – Peepers* for 2 year-olds - This series is for our youngest audience members! Thursdays, March 12 - 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. Fee per class: $3/ or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org to register in advance. *A Peeper is a small North American tree frog, the males of which sing in early spring. Peepers are tiny, and can be found in the Greenbelt wetlands. Saturday, March 14: NYC Parks’ Wildlife Unit collects information regarding location and success of nesting birds of prey throughout New York City. Join us to scout areas for active nests around the Greenbelt. NYC Parks’ staff will provide basic training and binoculars to borrow, for those that need it. Pre-registration is preferred. To register or for more information please contact Public Engagement Associate Sunny Corrao by phone or email: 212-360-1447 or sunny.corrao@parks.nyc.gov, or call the Greenbelt Nature Center at 718-351-3450. THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKE SERIES IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. Wednesdays: This 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 and a snack if you think you will need it. Be advised that there are some inclines, exposed tree roots and uneven terrain along our course. This hike meets in all seasons. Beginning in October, headlamps or a flashlight is required. No advance registration is required for this free event. Join us! If the weather is deemed dangerous, the hike will be canceled, and posted first on our Facebook page. Please join us! Wednesday, March 18: A free monthly series featuring science topics and experiments designed for children and their guardians to accomplish together. A few short, self-guided activities will start families thinking together, followed by a full group activity. Ages 8-10 with Adult chaperone. Free and fun! – Tree Tots for 3 and 4 year-old children with an adult chaperone Thursdays March 12-May 28: Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration is required. Fee per session: $3 per child or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org. – Peepers* for 2 year-olds - This series is for our youngest audience members! Thursdays, March 12 - 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. Fee per class: $3/ or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org to register in advance. *A Peeper is a small North American tree frog, the males of which sing in early spring. Peepers are tiny, and can be found in the Greenbelt wetlands. – Friday, March 20: Join our friends from the Metropolitan Herpetological Society for our first ever gathering at the Greenbelt Nature Center! Bob Ferguson, popular wildlife photographer and avid field herper, will be joining us to give a presentation on ten things he has learned while herping in the neotropics. The night will also include one of Bob's framed photos being raffled off and other prints available to those interested. We will be broadcasting the presentation over zoom for those who cannot make it physically. Saturday, March 21: Join the Greenbelt environmental educators for a celebration of the spring season and the International Day of Forests with a hike on the Nature Center Trail. Ages 4+ Free. Registration required. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org – Charming Chelone, a late-summer blooming native plant. Chelone lyonii up close: Blooming in Snug Harbor. August 17, 2019. Photos: Virginia N. Sherry This event has been postponed due to the Corona Virus pandemic; please stay tuned for information on its rescheduling. Saturday, March 21: All are invited to swap native plant seeds/learn about native plants and the Staten Island Native Plant Society at this springtime event. Please stay tuned for details. This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Sunday, March 22: Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center for a morning hike to anywhere! Distance and destination will be educator and participants' choice. Join us to get to know the Greenbelt trail system and enjoy nature. All ages. Wednesday, January 22 , February 12, February 26, March 11, March 25 Wednesdays - see dates above. Enjoy the crisp winter weather as we stroll through different Greenbelt trails with our environmental educators. Designed for adults ages 18+ who want to spend time in nature and socialize. For more information, and to register, please call 718-351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKE SERIES IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. Wednesdays: This 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 and a snack if you think you will need it. Be advised that there are some inclines, exposed tree roots and uneven terrain along our course. This hike meets in all seasons. Beginning in October, headlamps or a flashlight is required. No advance registration is required for this free event. Join us! If the weather is deemed dangerous, the hike will be canceled, and posted first on our Facebook page. Please join us! – Tree Tots for 3 and 4 year-old children with an adult chaperone Thursdays March 12-May 28: Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration is required. Fee per session: $3 per child or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org. – Peepers* for 2 year-olds - This series is for our youngest audience members! Thursdays, March 12 - 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. Fee per class: $3/ or free for Greenbelt Conservancy members. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org to register in advance. *A Peeper is a small North American tree frog, the males of which sing in early spring. Peepers are tiny, and can be found in the Greenbelt wetlands. – Sunday, March 29: Join this Urban Park Ranger walk through the Greenbelt and participate in surveying various frogs in this park. Please dress for the weather and terrain, and bring along a flashlight.
Events in March 2020
Environmental Educators' Choice Group Hike - all ages welcome
March 1, 2020 Owl Hike with Urban Park Rangers
March 1, 2020 This hike series is temporarily suspended: WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKES
March 4, 2020 
New Series! Science Cafe: Engaging Conversations About Things that Matter
March 5, 2020 The Greenbelt Conservancy presents a new series
Science Cafés: Engaging Conversations about Things that Matter
Click here to register
Volunteer Opportunity: Forest Restoration Workshop in the LaTourette section of the Greenbelt
March 7, 2020 Living with Deer by Urban Park Rangers: An Information Session
March 8, 2020 Evening Frog Watch USA Monitoring Session in High Rock Park
March 10, 2020 Adult Afternoon Group Hike
March 11, 2020 This hike series is temporarily suspended: WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKES
March 11, 2020 CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Tree Tots for 3 and 4 year-old children with an adult chaperone
March 12, 2020 CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with an adult caregiver
March 12, 2020 Citizen Science Raptor Nest Scouting Day
March 14, 2020 
This hike series is temporarily suspended: WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKES
March 18, 2020 CANCELED: Con Edison Family Science Night (for ages 8 - 10)
March 18, 2020 
CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Tree Tots for 3 and 4 year-old children with an adult chaperone
March 19, 2020 CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with an adult caregiver
March 19, 2020 Neotropical Herping by Bob Ferguson Public · Hosted by Metropolitan Herpetological Society
March 20, 2020 
Spring Group Hike
March 21, 2020 This event has been postponed: Native Plant Seed Swap with the Staten Island Native Plant Society
March 21, 2020 
This event has been canceled: Educators' Choice Group Hike
March 22, 2020 Adult Afternoon Group Hike
March 25, 2020 This hike series is temporarily suspended: WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKES
March 25, 2020 CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Tree Tots for 3 and 4 year-old children with an adult chaperone
March 26, 2020 CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with an adult caregiver
March 26, 2020 Evening Wildlife Viewing: Frog Watch with the Urban Park Rangers
March 29, 2020
Environmental Educators' Choice Group Hike - all ages welcome
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Owl Hike with Urban Park Rangers
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
This hike series is temporarily suspended: WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKES
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
New Series! Science Cafe: Engaging Conversations About Things that Matter
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Volunteer Opportunity: Forest Restoration Workshop in the LaTourette section of the Greenbelt
Living with Deer by Urban Park Rangers: An Information Session
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Evening Frog Watch USA Monitoring Session in High Rock Park
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Adult Afternoon Group Hike
This hike series is temporarily suspended: WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKES
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Tree Tots for 3 and 4 year-old children with an adult chaperone
CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with an adult caregiver
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Citizen Science Raptor Nest Scouting Day
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
This hike series is temporarily suspended: WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKES
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
CANCELED: Con Edison Family Science Night (for ages 8 - 10)
This event has been canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the necessity to avoid contact with large groups.
Our April event is still scheduled, and we shall keep you updated on any developments.
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Tree Tots for 3 and 4 year-old children with an adult chaperone
CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with an adult caregiver
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Neotropical Herping by Bob Ferguson Public · Hosted by Metropolitan Herpetological Society
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Spring Group Hike
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
This event has been postponed: Native Plant Seed Swap with the Staten Island Native Plant Society
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
This event has been canceled: Educators' Choice Group Hike
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Adult Afternoon Group Hike
This hike series is temporarily suspended: WEDNESDAY NIGHT HIKES
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Tree Tots for 3 and 4 year-old children with an adult chaperone
CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with an adult caregiver
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Evening Wildlife Viewing: Frog Watch with the Urban Park Rangers
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314