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 2024 TCS New York City Marathon
The Greenbelt Conservancy has been selected as an official charity partner of The 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3, 2024! 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 of our staff will…
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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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200-foot man-made mountain, recently re-named Paulo’s Peak!
On Friday, March 18th, NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue dedicated “Paulo’s Peak” in honor of former NYC Parks Staten Island Borough Commissioner Tom Paulo. Commissioner Donoghue was joined by Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon, New York State Assemblymember Mike Tannousis, New York City…
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Growing Strong
There are more things to do than ever before in this Year of the Greenbelt. The Greenbelt Conservancy was founded in 1989, which makes this our 30th anniversary year.
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Video: “Woodland Verse: A Glimpse into the Staten Island Greenbelt”
Enjoy a short video highlighting the Greenbelt’s natural resources and the people who care for them and visit.
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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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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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