– Autumn has arrived and it’s time to explore the changing-in-season at the Greenbelt, while learning how to minimize our environmental footprint in the outdoors. This Leave No Trace Awareness workshop will provide an overview on the 7 principles of Leave No Trace as they pertain to the autumn season. Participants who successfully complete this program will be awarded a LNT Awareness Certificate. – Join in on the seasonal spooky fun at the Greenbelt and carve your very own shrunken head out of apples. This all-natural craft is a classic, and fun for the whole family! Safe tools and materials will be provided, and basic carving instructions will be given. Best for ages 6+. – Join the Greenbelt for one of our longer hikes. We will ramble the yellow trail up to the peaceful woods of the board trail of St. Francis. Meet at HR parking lot. N/A Diane Garcia, a retired teacher and a synchronized swimmer, will be reading her children's book, "Wendy Willow Water Ballerina - A story about Synchronized Swimming". The story highlights her first experience with Synchronized Swimming at the Royal Flamingo Swim Club which was located on Staten Island . She will be explaining the tie in between synchronized swimming and all our aquatic friends, dolphins, flamingos, cranes, sharks, and many more! Children will join her during and after the reading, on the floor, to mimic some of the moves and positions of their favorite aquatic friends. Recommended for ages 4-8 with adult chaperone.
The week's events
Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop: Autumn Adventure
October 2, 2022 Shrunken Head Apple Carving
October 3, 2022 Greenbelt Adult hike - Yellow Trail to St. Francis boardwalk
October 6, 2022 “Wendy Willow Water Ballerina”: a book reading by author Diane Garcia
October 7, 2022
Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop: Autumn Adventure
Greenbelt Nature Center
Shrunken Head Apple Carving
Greenbelt Nature Center
Greenbelt Adult hike - Yellow Trail to St. Francis boardwalk
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
“Wendy Willow Water Ballerina”: a book reading by author Diane Garcia
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314