N/A – N/A N/A 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. N/A Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, two year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required. Fee: $3 per child/Free for Greenbelt Conservancy Members. Contact us here: 718-351-3450 or naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org N/A N/A – Saturday, October 14, 2017 This season we are bringing several of our environmental education programs out of the Greenbelt and into neighboring Staten Island parks. Join us for "Greenbelt on the Go!" Have you ever asked yourself, “what type of sparrow is that?”. October is prime time to learn how to identify and appreciate all the different species of sparrow that fill our fields and woodland edges. Expect to see song, field, white-throated and white-crowned sparrows, along with others on this walk. Meet in the visit center parking lot at the end of Hylan Blvd. 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. Our October 7 & 14 sessions have reached capacity. Please choose on of the four remaining clinics. A six week series: Saturday, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4 & 11 Running through the woods can nurture the soul, free the mind and tone the body. Join us for one or all of these free six clinics/runs designed to help you become more comfortable and adept at trail running. Stride adjustment, trail assessment, gear choices and safety will be discussed. The group will run the trails at a comfortable pace under the leadership of Anthony Maranzano, an experienced trail runner and marathoner. Anthony has considerable experience running along the Greenbelt trails, and in our seasonal trail races. This free series is funded by NYC Council Member, Joseph Borelli of the 51st District in Staten Island. Click here to register for this free event. Space is limited to 15 participants so please cancel if you find you cannot attend. Thank you! A six week series: Saturday, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4 & 11 Running through the woods can nurture the soul, free the mind and tone the body. Join us for one or all of these free six clinics/runs designed to help you become more comfortable and adept at trail running. Stride adjustment, trail assessment, gear choices and safety will be discussed. The group will run the trails at a comfortable pace under the leadership of Anthony Maranzano, an experienced trail runner and marathoner. Anthony has considerable experience running along the Greenbelt trails, and in our seasonal trail races. This free series is funded by NYC Council Member, Joseph Borelli of the 51st District in Staten Island. Click here to register for this free event. Space is limited to 15 participants so please cancel if you find you cannot attend. Thank you!
The week's events
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
October 8, 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.Deer Exploration Hike with the NYC Urban Park Rangers
October 8, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
October 9, 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!
October 10, 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!
October 11, 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
October 11, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
October 12, 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.Peepers: Learning about Nature for two year-olds
October 12, 2017 
Tree Tots: Learning about Nature for three and four year-olds
October 12, 2017 
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, three and four year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest. Space is limited. Registration required. Fee: $3 per child/Free for Greenbelt Conservancy Members. Contact us at 718-351-3450 or by email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.orgVisit our parks and trail system - open every day!
October 13, 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!
October 14, 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.Greenbelt on the Go: Sparrows at Conference House Park
October 14, 2017 Event is Full: Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running (Clinic/Group Run)
October 14, 2017 
Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running (Clinic/Group Run)
October 14, 2017
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
Deer Exploration Hike with the NYC Urban Park Rangers
Sunday, October 8
Join the NYC Urban Park Rangers for a Deer Exploration Hike along the trails in High Rock Park. Dress for the weather and terrain. No registration is required. Meet by the entrance gate to the park.
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
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
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
Peepers: Learning about Nature for two year-olds
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Tree Tots: Learning about Nature for three and four year-olds
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!
Greenbelt on the Go: Sparrows at Conference House Park
Event is Full: Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running (Clinic/Group Run)
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running (Clinic/Group Run)
Willowbrook Park
1 Eton Place
Staten Island, NY 10314