N/A 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. Sunday, Oct 29 ] – Go here to register - Hurry, space is limited! Join Seth Wollney, birder and ecologist, on top of Moses Mountain to watch as many as ten species of raptors flying overhead on their southward migration to wintering grounds. Red-shouldered hawks, merlin, bald eagles and more are possible on this trip. Learn why hawks migrate and how to identify different species as they flyby. Meet at the corner of Meisner Ave and Rockland Ave for a walk up to the top of Moses Mountain. 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. Sunday, Oct 29 Due to unforeseen circumstances, this even has been canceled. It shall be rescheduled for a later date in Winter, 2018. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us at the Greenbelt Nature Center when Paul Sieswerda, former curator of the New England and New York Aquariums and founder and director of Gotham Whale, will discuss current preservation efforts and whales in the New York Harbor area. To learn more about the Gotham Whale organization, visit www.gothamwhale.org Registration required. Call (718)351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org. N/A 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. N/A 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. N/A 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. 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 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. 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 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.org N/A 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. N/A 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. 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! – Saturday, November 4 Saturday, November 4: NASA Solar System Ambassador and Wagner College Professor, Harold Kozak, will discuss and illustrate how Einstein's ideas about light and gravity, not only allowed us to travel to the moon and beyond, but also will enable us to find more new planets and possibly alien life. In addition, he will discuss and illustrate how Einstein's ideas might lead to time travel in the future. Registration required. Call (718)351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.
The week's events
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
October 29, 2017 The Richard Buegler Autumn 10-Mile Greenbelt Walk
October 29, 2017
Join our friends from the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods for the Fall 10-mile hike. They will begin at Deere Park, the northern gateway to Staten Island’s magnificent centerpiece. The Greenbelt stretches south across the peak of Todt Hill and cascades through the deciduous woodlands that inhabit Staten Island’s heartland. Explore the woods and wetlands of our borough’s largest park with Protectors as we enjoy the fall foliage. Participants will meet along Staten Island Boulevard behind the Petrides Complex. For more information call Dominick Durso at (917) 478-7607.EVENT CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: Hawk watch at Moses Mountain
October 29, 2017 EVENT CANCELED - Whales: Then and Now
October 29, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
October 30, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
October 31, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
November 1, 2017 Evening Group Hike – Beginning at Greenbelt Nature Center
November 1, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
November 2, 2017 Peepers: Learning about Nature for two year-olds
November 2, 2017 Tree Tots: Learning about Nature for three and four year-olds
November 2, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
November 3, 2017 Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
November 4, 2017 Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running (Clinic/Group Run)
November 4, 2017 Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running (Clinic/Group Run)
November 4, 2017 Hike in High Rock Park and Pouch Camp
November 4, 2017
Join Ray Matarazzo of the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods for a fall foliage hike to Stump Pond. Investigate this unique corner of the Greenbelt with one of Staten Island’s finest environmental educators. The walk will focus on the identification of trees, some of the most colorful species, Hickory, Maple, Sweetgum and Tupelo. Participants will meet at the Gretta Moulton Memorial entrance gate to the park at: 200 Nevada Avenue. For more information call Ray Matarazzo at (718) 317-7666Einstein's Mind and the Exploration of Outer Space
November 4, 2017
Visit our parks and trail system - open every day!
The Richard Buegler Autumn 10-Mile Greenbelt Walk
Deere Park
Staten Island Boulevard
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: Hawk watch at Moses Mountain
EVENT CANCELED - Whales: Then and Now
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!
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!
Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running (Clinic/Group Run)
Willowbrook Park
1 Eton Place
Staten Island, NY 10314
Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running (Clinic/Group Run)
Willowbrook Park
1 Eton Place
Staten Island, NY 10314
Hike in High Rock Park and Pouch Camp
High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island, NY , 10306
718-667-2165
Einstein's Mind and the Exploration of Outer Space
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314