– First Program / 9am-10:30am / TRASH BASH! Join the GCC and lend a helping hand to clean up litter that can be found along the Multipurpose Trail. All tools and materials will be provided for a fun time bashing the trash in our neighborhood. Meet on the trail at Travis Avenue and Forest Hill Road. (Closest restroom is at the Greenbelt Nature Center at 700 Rockland Avenue) Second Program / 11am-12:30pm / Invasive Plant Species Removal Continue your day of service to the community by joining the GCC to remove invasive plant species from the trailside to help return balance to the Greenbelt. All materials will be provided as well as instruction on some common native plant species and invasive plant species. Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center at 700 Rockland Avenue.. Third Program / 1pm-2:30pm / Trail Structure Maintenance Finish off your full day of service with the GCC as we visit existing structures along the trail that need seasonal maintenance to keep them safe for hikers, including drainage, puncheon, and trail tread. This project will include tool use and basic trail-building instruction. Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center at 700 Rockland Avenue. Register for ONE or ALL events here!! – Join us for a hike at High Rock Park and discover the different types of reptiles and amphibians that call the Greenbelt home. – Join the Greenbelt Environmental Educators at Willowbrook Park and enjoy a craft and outdoor activity during this fun pop up program! Crafts will be first come first served basis while supplies last. – – PAULO’S PEAK – Come hike to the newly appointed Paulo’s Peak, formerly once known as Moses’ Mountain. On this three mile hike we will take in the nature around us as we transverse the incline to the top of this man-made mound. Trail has some inclines. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave., at the intersection of Rockland and Brielle Aves. – Last year the GCC created a reroute of a portion of the Greenbelt Red Trail for the safety and enjoyment of our park visitors. Join the GCC on July 20th in keeping up the good work by helping to maintain this new trail. We will be clearing out drainage areas, checking on the health of our newest trees and shrubs and picking up any debris we find along the way. Be prepared to work outside in various weather conditions, wear sturdy footwear and please bring water and a snack. – Youth will work collaboratively on team and community-building activities, while learning essential outdoor skills, and develop their own leadership styles. Ages 12-15 - Register HERE! – Join us as we hike through swamps, ponds to beautiful Orbach Lake. Trail has hills and trails are unpaved. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a drink. Meet at the High Rock Parking lot, 200 Nevada Ave. off of Rockland Ave.
The week's events
GCC Stewardship Workshop Full-Day Series
July 17, 2022 
Greenbelt Herpetology Hike
July 19, 2022 
Pop-Up at Willowbrook Park
July 19, 2022 
Staten Island FerryHawks vs Kentucky Baseball Team
July 19, 2022 
Adult Hike
July 20, 2022 
Work Outside Wednesdays | Red Trail
July 20, 2022 
Greenbelt Summer Adventure -Ages 12-15
July 21, 2022 
Family Hike Pond Life
July 22, 2022 
GCC Stewardship Workshop Full-Day Series
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Greenbelt Herpetology Hike
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Pop-Up at Willowbrook Park
Willowbrook Park
1 Eton Place
Staten Island, NY 10314
Staten Island FerryHawks vs Kentucky Baseball Team
Join us Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30pm as the Greenbelt Conservancy partners with the Staten Island Ferryhawks for a great night of baseball for the entire family.
We hope to see you there - reserve your tickets today!!
Adult Hike
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Work Outside Wednesdays | Red Trail
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Greenbelt Summer Adventure -Ages 12-15
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Family Hike Pond Life
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165