Trail Conditions After Tropical Storm Ida
After the rains and winds caused by Tropical Storm Ida, please use extra caution as you navigate trails, especially stream crossings in low-lying sections of the Greenbelt. Expect wet and muddy conditions, missing/damaged footbridges, downed trees or large limbs, etc. Assessment and remediation of storm hazards is ongoing, especially in…
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Carousel Opening Day Celebration
Saturday, May 6 – 12 pm to 3 pm Be one of the first to take a spin and help us to kick off the 2023 Season! Parks Play Mobile (1 pm to 3 pm) Music with Patrick (1 pm) Much more fun! Free Krispy Kreme donuts for the first…
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NYC Public Design Commission Names Award Winners
ARCHITECT Magazine recently named the Greenbelt Conservancy as a co-recipient of the Parks Maintenance, Operations, and Art Conservation Staff, in the New York City Public Design Commission’s Special Awards category. The publication summarized the award, stating: “Throughout the pandemic, New Yorkers have recognized the importance of neighborhood parks for providing…
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Carousel for All Children – Opening Soon!
The Carousel will be opening soon! Please stay tuned for an announcement. Thank you for your patience.
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September Events Calendar
To sign up for any of the programs below, please check out our events calendar for registration.
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The 2022 City Nature Challenge
To join the Greenbelt for the Challenge Join HERE 2022 Greenspace Leaderboard Need a tutorial on iNaturalist? The Greenbelt Educators (Greenbelt Environmental Education) put together THIS helpful YouTube video to walk you through it.
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2022 Greenbelt Conservation Corps
Join the Greenbelt Conservation Corps and volunteer your time and skills for trail upkeep and maintenance projects. There are a variety of dates and activities to choose from Register here! February’s stewardship program is all full up, but check back frequently to the Greenbelt Conservancy’s Eventbrite page to secure your spot…
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Nature Notes
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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