– There will be no group hike on Christmas Day, December 25 and New Year's Day, January 1, 2020 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. TEST 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. Join us for a free trail running clinic beginning at 10 am in Willowbrook Park. Meet by the flag pole in front of the Carousel to discuss tips for running the trail terrain. Then enjoy a group trail run lead by our trail ambassador and highly experienced runner, Yolande Rose. The group will run a portion of the actual Fall Flat course, followed by a Q & A session. Wear your running attire and bring water. This is a free event brought to you by the Greenbelt Conservancy. A registration link will be posted shortly. Saturday, November 16: Observe the changing colors as we hike the Nature Center trail, then make a colorful leaf rubbing to take home. Ages 4 -8. Registration required - call 718-351-3540 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org. Free.
The week's events
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
November 13, 2019 
Peepers: Nature-inspired classes for two year olds with a caregiver
November 14, 2019 Tree Tots: Nature inspired programs for 3 and 4 year-olds (with a chaperone)
November 14, 2019 Trail Running Clinic in Willowbrook Park (get ready for Fall Flat 5K on November 23)
November 16, 2019 Autumn Leaves Hike - for ages 4 - 8 with chaperone
November 16, 2019
Evening Group Hike (Headlamp/flashlight required in Fall & Winter)
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 Running Clinic in Willowbrook Park (get ready for Fall Flat 5K on November 23)
Willowbrook Park
1 Eton Place
Staten Island, NY 10314
Autumn Leaves Hike - for ages 4 - 8 with chaperone
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314