Annual Greenbelt Conservancy Holiday Party!
Join us Thursday, December 5th at Flagship Brewery! Celebrate the season with us! Join the Greenbelt Conservancy for our Annual Holiday Party at Flagship Brewery. For only $25, you’ll enjoy tastyfood, a complimentary drink, exciting games, and possibly a few surprise guests! It’s a great opportunity to catch up before…
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40 for 40 Celebrating Thomas Blancero’s 40th Birthday
Board Member, Thomas Blancero, is asking members of the community to donate $40 to the Greenbelt Conservancy in celebration of his 40th Birthday. His campaign has already inspired more than 135 community members to give, and he is hoping to run the campaign until 1,000 people are reached (that’s $40,000…
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The 2025 United Airlines Half Marathon
The Greenbelt Conservancy has been selected as an official charity partner of The 2025 United Airlines Half Marathon on Sunday, March 16, 2025! We are currently recruiting team members to raise awareness and funds for our mission in exchange for guaranteed entry. Please complete the form below and a member…
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Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Program
PLANT. PROTECT. PRESERVE. NYC Parks hosts stewards across the city all year long, in every landscape and every kind of weather. Full event information on other events and to register visit HERE HELP NYC BECOME GREENER AND GREATER.
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2019 Greenbelt Conservancy Annual Report
We invite you to read our Annual Report highlighting 2019 accomplishments.
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Education Programs
Our programs complement learning standards; we are an official NYC Department of Education vendor.
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The Joy of Running in the Greenbelt
By Josh Pesin When I run through the Greenbelt, my senses become heightened and my body and soul become one with nature. Any worries and anxieties that are on my mind melt away as my body glides through the woods. Immersing myself in nature is always uplifting. Running along the trails…
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A wonderful read for Greenbelt fans!
The 164-page, hardcover edition with color photographs tells the story of one of the most successful open-space preservation efforts in the nation, with a not-for-profit management structure still in place today. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, local citizens took on master planner, Robert Moses and won.
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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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