Cold Feat 5k Race Results and Photos
Thank you to everyone who participated in the event this year! 2022 Cold Feat Race Results Check out the photos from race day!
Read More...Temporary Closure – Greenbelt Nature Center
Due to an ongoing maintenance issue, please note that the Nature Center will be closed indefinately. Visitors should plan ahead for restroom access – facilities are available at High Rock Park (200 Nevada Avenue) and Willowbrook Park (1 Eton Place) during park operating hours.
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The Natural Areas Conservancy Presents: The Power of Access
Greenbelt Educator Angel Ehlers will be representing the Greenbelt on December 13, 2021 at noon for The Natural Areas Conservancy Presents: The Power of Access! New York City is home to more than 1,700 parks, 20,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and grasslands, and 300 miles of nature trails — and…
Read More...Greenbelt Collaborates with Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design is partnering with the Greenbelt to provide their career-oriented high school students with a place based, work based and experiential education experience – right here in the Greenbelt. Through distance/virtual learning, in-person field trips, and stewardship projects, students will gain real-life job skills…
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July Events Calendar
To sign up for any of the programs below, please check out our events calendar for registration.
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October 2021 Public Programs
Enjoy the change of seasons in the park – October programs are nearly here! Check the Greenbelt Events Calendar for detailed listing and sign-up links. All programs are free, but preregistration is required.
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Greenbelt @ Home | Virtual Field Trips now available on YouTube
As part of the ongoing Greenbelt @ Home series, the Greenbelt Education Department has been created a number of Virtual Field Trips! These programs are available on YouTube – find a full list of available options here: Virtual Field Trip Links
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Planning a First Day Walk or Winter Hike? Watch This!
Plan a cold weather excursion with Environmental Educator Christopher Ricker! In this tutorial, he demonstrates how to plan ahead and prepare for winter weather walks by dressing properly using the Base Layer System. This advice will help you continue to receive all of the physical, mental, and social benefits of…
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Birds of Prey!
Fall is a great time to see peak foliage colors, and also for birding! Check out the fascinating facts and helpful tips below to make the most of the season for observing birds-of-prey on Staten Island.
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Invasive Species Update: Spotted Lanternfly in NYC
Have you spotted a spotted lanternfly locally? Report it here to the NYS DEC online.
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Pollinators!
With the advent of consistently warm weather and the official start of summer, June is an ideal time to think about, observe, and explore pollinators! Use this helpful guide from the Greenbelt Education Department at home, in a park, or anywhere you can observe flowering plants.
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Invasive Species Information
Ahead of National Trails Day on June 5th, get to know some common invasive species and what you (and everyone!) can do to mitigate and prevent the movement of potentially harmful plants and animals between ecosystems. Scroll through the slides below, or find the full Invasive Species Slideshow here. …
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