Out of the Woods
On the Trail of Rediscovery
The green highlands of central Staten Island were saved, in the 1960s and ‘70s, by a small but dedicated band of islanders who used one simple tool – the hike – to raise public awareness. Most of the hikes were held in winter because, as one of the original hikers noted, “It was easier to see what was in there.” Join us on Jan. 27 for a free discovery hike, for young and old alike, on the same trails the founders trod. See the wonders they saw and learn what makes the Greenbelt such a special place.
- Bonnie Fritz, Greenbelt Conservancy President
High Rock Park and the Greenbelt: In the beginning there was Gretta Moulton
Raised from steel and stone and selfless dedication, Gretta Moulton gate atop Staten Island’s Nevada Avenue marks the entrance to High Rock Park, cornerstone of the Greenbelt. The double-sided gate, anchored by stone pillars on either side, was dedicated to Mrs. Moulton in 1994, some 30 years after she rallied…
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Welcome to the Year of the Greenbelt!
By MICHAEL W. DOMINOWSKI The calendar has opened a new year; the season has changed – and so has the Greenbelt Conservancy! During the coming months of 2019 we will be celebrating some notable anniversaries of events that made the Greenbelt the largest all-urban parkland in America. The Greenbelt was…
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Happy holidays!
Happy holidays and best wishes for the coming year from the Greenbelt Conservancy board, staff and volunteers
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A wonderful book and gift idea 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. The outcome is today’s Greenbelt with its acres of natural areas, miles of trails and attractive parks and facilities.
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