Carousel Reopening 2021
The Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park will re-open on Thursday, July 1! The daily schedule will be Thursday – Sunday from 11 am to 5:45 pm. In addition, the Carousel will also be open on Monday, July 5th for the holiday. Price for the 2021 season is $2.50/ride.…
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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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Greenbelt Summer Programs for Children
Greenbelt Education has a full roster of summer programing available for local children! Please note: These programs are in lieu of the traditional Greenbelt Summer Day Camp format. Please register via Eventbrite to save your child’s space. Registration opens on 4/29 at 10am, so don’t delay! Spaces are limited, so…
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POSTPONED: Greenbelt “Venture” Program Spring session
This event has been canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the necessity to avoid contact with large groups.
Our April event is still scheduled, and we shall keep you updated on any developments.
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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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Celebrating Thirty Years of Accomplishments – Video, photos & media
Thank you to our wonderful friends and supporters.
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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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Wildflower Season in the Greenbelt
May is a great month to go out looking for wildflowers in the Greenbelt! Find a helpful introductory guide below, or download the PDF guide here.
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April Nature Activities – Earth Month!
April is Earth Month! To celebrate, the Greenbelt Education Department created a list of suggested activities and crafts to enjoy the arrival of spring and to celebrate the natural world. Find the full list of suggested Earth Month Activities here!
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