2024 Blue Jean Ball
Save the Date! The 2024 Blue Jean Ball will be held on Thursday, June 6. This one-of-a-kind 21+ event at the Carousel for All Children is a MUST ATTEND. Join Cause and The Effects, enjoy open bar options, delicious food and more – you do not want to miss it.…
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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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Annual Greenbelt Conservancy Holiday Party!
Join the GREENBELT CONSERVANCY for its Annual Holiday Party at Flagship Brewery. For just $20, you’ll enjoy delicious food, one drink on us, lots of games, and maybe even some special guest appearances. Wear your favorite holiday sweater (ugly or not!) and earn an extra free drink. It’s a great…
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Into Our Woods The Greenbelt Conservancy’s Annual Fall Benefit
The Greenbelt Conservancy hosted its Annual Fall Benefit on Thursday, October 12 welcoming more than 130 guests to the Greenbelt Nature Center. Mother Nature provided the most beautiful surrounding under the stars as guests danced, laughed, and celebrated together. Thank you to all who attended, including Councilman David Carr and…
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Celebrating Thirty Years of Accomplishments – Video, photos & media
Thank you to our wonderful friends and supporters.
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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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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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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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