Senior Manager Needed – Carousel for All Children
The Greenbelt Conservancy seeks a Senior Manager to run the operation of the Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park! The Carousel is open seasonally May through October. The Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park is a beautiful Victorian-style merry-go-round that opened in 1999. The Carousel is fully accessible.…
Read More...Sign up for NYC Parks Jr. Litter League
On April 1, 2021, NYC Parks is launching the Jr. Litter League, a new citywide competition and youth service program. Youth teams can sign up to help care for local parks, learn about the importance of the environment, and win fun prizes! Through the Jr. Litter League, teams of up…
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The Greenbelt is Hiring!
We are hiring! The Greenbelt Conservancy seeks a part-time bookkeeper to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting and finance requirements. Please click here to download a PDF of the announcement. A list of anticipated duties and preferred qualifications also appears below. QUALIFICATIONS: Strong working knowledge of accounting; knowledge in MS…
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Race Results: Cold Feat 2021
Congratulations to all our race participants who made Cold Feat 2021 a winter’s day to remember! The rainy, chilly conditions didn’t deter our runners, who all put on a great race against the elements and against the clock. Full race results can be found below. Thanks to all who made…
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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.
Read More...Nature Notes
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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March Nature Exploration – Vernal Ponds
If you have ever walked in the Staten Island Greenbelt and noticed a body of water that was not there in the summer, you may have come across what is known as a vernal pond. Vernal, meaning Spring in Latin, is an appropriate name. It seems to spring up from…
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February Nature Exploration – Winter Tree ID
Greenbelt educators put together this resource to help you explore the natural amenities and wonders of Staten Island, right from your backyard or neighborhood green space! Wherever you are on the Island, you can enjoy this month’s Nature Notes topic – Tree ID in Winter! Download the complete PDF lesson by…
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Exploring Winter Birds
Greenbelt educators put together this resource to help you explore the natural amenities and wonders of Staten Island, right from your backyard or neighborhood green space! Wherever you are on the Island, you can enjoy this month’s Nature Notes topic – Winter Birds! Access a PDF by clicking the hyperlink…
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