Dragonfly, High Rock Park, Spring, 2019 by Richard Xuereb Sunday, July 28: Dragonflies are one of the oldest insects on our planet! This interpretive hike will explore wetlands around High Rock Park, in search of dragonflies and explore their adaptations and life cycles. Ages 8+. Free program. Registration required. Call (718)351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org Tuesdays July 9-August 13: Meet the Early Childhood Educators at the Carousel, enjoy a nature activity, and learn about upcoming programs throughout the summer and fall. Free and suitable for ages 3-5 with chaperone. Registration recommended. Carousel rides cost $2.25 per spin. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org Summer Tuesdays: July 16, 23, 30, August 6: Lend a hand and care for the land during the growing season. Activities may include cutting back overgrown and invasive vegetation, watering plants, spreading wood chips, and more. Community service credit available. Bring water and a snack; recommended for adults and teens comfortable with strenuous outdoor activities. Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center. Ages 14+. Registration required. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org Wednesday July 31: Join us for leisurely walk through our different parks. Enjoy the picturesque views of each park, as we point out a few of the unique features that make that park special. Hikes start at 10:00, the length of the hike will be determined by the pace of the group. Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org for further location details and to register. 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. Please join us! – Thursdays, July 11 - August 8: Join us for this weekly series filled with woodland adventures, including hikes, seasonal explorations, stories, and crafts. This program is designed for a caregiver and age-appropriate child to explore the wonders of the forest together. Fee per week: $8 non-members/$6 Greenbelt Conservancy members. Fee per series: $32 non-members/$24 Greenbelt Conservancy members (pay for 4 weeks, get 1 week free). Friday, August 2: Tap into your creative side as you fingerpaint a hive- and bees. You may also add 3-D elements for additional texture. Ages 6+. Free program. Registration required. Call 718-351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org. Friday, August 2: Local beekeeper and educator from Beezy Bees Honey will present a slideshow on various hives he maintains throughout Staten Island and New Jersey, show a demonstration hive and beekeeping equipment, and teach about different types of pollinators and how you can how you can attract them to your yard. Free. Ages 6+.
The week's events
Dragonflies of the Greenbelt, High Rock Park
July 28, 2019 
Terrific Tuesdays at the Carousel for all Children (for 3 - 5 year olds with adult chaperone)
July 30, 2019 
Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity
July 30, 2019 
Greenbelt on the Go: Summer Morning Hikes for Adults - Mount Loretto Unique Area (Forest Side)
July 31, 2019 Wednesday Evening Group Hike
July 31, 2019 
Forest Adventures for 3 1/2 - 5 year-olds with (an adult chaperone)
August 1, 2019 
Fun with Finger paints - Inspired by Bees!
August 2, 2019 The Buzz about Bees: Meet a Bee Keeper!
August 2, 2019
Dragonflies of the Greenbelt, High Rock Park
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Terrific Tuesdays at the Carousel for all Children (for 3 - 5 year olds with adult chaperone)
Carousel for All Children
1 Eton Place
Staten Island, NY 10314
Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Greenbelt on the Go: Summer Morning Hikes for Adults - Mount Loretto Unique Area (Forest Side)
Wednesday Evening Group Hike
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Forest Adventures for 3 1/2 - 5 year-olds with (an adult chaperone)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Fun with Finger paints - Inspired by Bees!
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
The Buzz about Bees: Meet a Bee Keeper!
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314