N/A – Sunday, Sept 17 Hike along the trails in High Rock Park in search of lichen, fascinating and tough symbiotic organisms. Lichen can literally be found everywhere, from our front stoops in the cities to the untrammeled wilderness of the tundra. Participants will learn to identify species of lichen found in the Greenbelt. Meet at the Nevada Ave parking lot. Ages 7+. Free. Call 718-351-3450 or email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org N/A N/A Tuesday, September 19 Once a month, on Tuesdays, we offer programs for home school students and their caregiver. Click on this flyer to enlarge for improved visibility. Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers, and our re- sources are here to help you expand and enhance your curriculum. Eco-Hike - The Movement of Migration - for ages five to nine - 11:45 - 12:45 Join us as we discuss the migration and adaptations that occur in this season. Held at High Rock Park. Moses Mountain Hike - for ages ten - fourteen - 11:30 -1 pm Hawks and eagles are excellent hunters due to their adaptations. Learn about these predators and their role in the food chain - “hoo” eats who. Weather permitting, we will hike to Moses Mountain in search of soaring birds of prey. Held at High Rock Park. (Note to parents: Parental supervision required. Hike involves crossing Manor Rd. and you are responsible for your children’s safe crossing.) Fee: $8 per session for non-members/$6 Greenbelt Conservancy members. Pre-registration and pre- payment required. Pay for four sessions, and get one for free! GO HERE TO REGISTER N/A Please note that this event has moved back to the Greenbelt Nature Center Most Wednesdays - Check our Facebook page - "The Greenbelt Conservancy" for updates The hike is moderately paced, Bring a headlamp along as it is beginning to be dark when we return! Join us for our weekly evening hike where we will cover 4/5 miles. There are some small climbs but it's fairly easy. You will probably see parts of the Greenbelt and the trail system that you haven't seen before! Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Bring water and a snack if you think you'll need it. No reservation is required. We go in all weather unless conditions are dangerous. Always check the Greenbelt Conservancy's Facebook page for updates on changes or cancellations. This event is made possible thanks to the generous funding from NYC Council Member, Joseph C. Borelli of the 51st District on Staten Island, as part of the Greener NYC Initiative. Most Wednesdays - Check our Facebook page - "The Greenbelt Conservancy" for updates The hike is moderately paced, Bring a headlamp along as it is beginning to be dark when we return! Join us for our weekly evening hike where we will cover 4/5 miles. There are some small climbs but it's fairly easy. You will probably see parts of the Greenbelt and the trail system that you haven't seen before! Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Bring water and a snack if you think you'll need it. No reservation is required. We go in all weather unless conditions are dangerous. Always check the Greenbelt Conservancy's Facebook page for updates on changes or cancellations. N/A N/A Friday, Sept 22 N/A – The Greenbelt educators will be participating in "American Frog Day," an annual event focused on assisting scientific study and captive maintenance of Dendrobatid frogs and other amphibians through the exchange of knowledge, and the promotion of captive breeding and husbandry of these remarkable frogs (and other amphibians)." Click here for more details. Saturday, September 23, 10 am Please join us to learn how you can lend a hand to maintain the Greenbelt trails. This is a training session designed to prepare volunteers to conduct light trail maintenance on their own throughout the year. It’s great for friends and familes, hikers and runners, anyone who enjoys being outdoors and getting involved in keeping the Greenbelt in great hiking condition. Following a brief indoor presentation, we will head out on a hike in the central Greenbelt. Along the trails, you will become more familiar with issues to address such light pruning, downed branches, overgrowth, debris and repairing trail markers. This workshop and volunteer program is suitable for those over the age of 14. Dress for the weather and terrain. Work gloves will be provided. To register, please contact Jeanne Paliswiat at 718- 667-2165 ext. 311 or email: volunteer@sigreenbelt.org Email workshop leader here: volunteer@sigreenbelt.org
The week's events
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
September 17, 2017 
Our parks - High Rock and Willowbrook - and our trail system, are open every day from dawn to dusk. Some parking areas may close earlier, so please check signage. Also, visit the Greenbelt Nature Center to learn about our offerings for visitors of all ages and interests. Click here for information and hours of operation.What's Not to Lichen?! Hike in High Rock Park
September 17, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
September 18, 2017 Our parks - High Rock and Willowbrook - and our trail system, are open every day from dawn to dusk. Some parking areas may close earlier, so please check signage. Also, visit the Greenbelt Nature Center to learn about our offerings for visitors of all ages and interests. Click here for information and hours of operation.Homeschool Programs for two ages groups
September 18, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
September 19, 2017 Our parks - High Rock and Willowbrook - and our trail system, are open every day from dawn to dusk. Some parking areas may close earlier, so please check signage. Also, visit the Greenbelt Nature Center to learn about our offerings for visitors of all ages and interests. Click here for information and hours of operation.Home-school Programs for two age groups
September 19, 2017 
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
September 20, 2017 Our parks - High Rock and Willowbrook - and our trail system, are open every day from dawn to dusk. Some parking areas may close earlier, so please check signage. Also, visit the Greenbelt Nature Center to learn about our offerings for visitors of all ages and interests. Click here for information and hours of operation.Evening Group Hike – Beginning at Greenbelt Nature Center
September 20, 2017 Evening Group Hike – Beginning at Greenbelt Nature Center
September 20, 2017 
Please note that this event has moved back to the Greenbelt Nature CenterVisit our parks and trail system - open every day!
September 21, 2017 Our parks - High Rock and Willowbrook - and our trail system, are open every day from dawn to dusk. Some parking areas may close earlier, so please check signage. Also, visit the Greenbelt Nature Center to learn about our offerings for visitors of all ages and interests. Click here for information and hours of operation.Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
September 22, 2017 Our parks - High Rock and Willowbrook - and our trail system, are open every day from dawn to dusk. Some parking areas may close earlier, so please check signage. Also, visit the Greenbelt Nature Center to learn about our offerings for visitors of all ages and interests. Click here for information and hours of operation.Autumn Equinox Hike at Greenbelt Nature Center
September 22, 2017
Welcome the arrival of autumn with us in the Greenbelt. Take in the sights, scents, and sounds of the waning summer, and look ahead to what awaits the forest in fall! Ages 5+. Free. Call (718)351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.orgVisit our parks and trail system - open every day!
September 23, 2017 Our parks - High Rock and Willowbrook - and our trail system, are open every day from dawn to dusk. Some parking areas may close earlier, so please check signage. Also, visit the Greenbelt Nature Center to learn about our offerings for visitors of all ages and interests. Click here for information and hours of operation.American Frog Day at the Hilton Garden Inn
September 23, 2017 
Trail Stewardship Orientation - Volunteer to become a "Trailblazer"
September 23, 2017
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
What's Not to Lichen?! Hike in High Rock Park
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
Homeschool Programs for two ages groups
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
Home-school Programs for two age groups
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
Evening Group Hike – Beginning at Greenbelt Nature Center
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Evening Group Hike – Beginning at Greenbelt Nature Center
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
Autumn Equinox Hike at Greenbelt Nature Center
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
American Frog Day at the Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn
Staten Island , NY
Trail Stewardship Orientation - Volunteer to become a "Trailblazer"
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314