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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Join Our Team
Carousel for All Children Seasonal Job Description POSITION: Assistant Carousel Manager LOCATION: Willowbrook Park, Staten Island, New York HOURS: Shifts available Thursdays thru Sundays SALARY: $20.00 per hour (upon completion of the NYCDOH Food Protection Course) REPORTS TO: Senior Carousel Manager POSITION OBJECTIVES: To maintain a healthy and efficient carousel…
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July Events Calendar
To sign up for any of the programs below, please check out our events calendar for registration.
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October 2021 Public Programs
Enjoy the change of seasons in the park – October programs are nearly here! Check the Greenbelt Events Calendar for detailed listing and sign-up links. All programs are free, but preregistration is required.
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Greenbelt @ Home | Virtual Field Trips now available on YouTube
As part of the ongoing Greenbelt @ Home series, the Greenbelt Education Department has been created a number of Virtual Field Trips! These programs are available on YouTube – find a full list of available options here: Virtual Field Trip Links
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Planning a First Day Walk or Winter Hike? Watch This!
Plan a cold weather excursion with Environmental Educator Christopher Ricker! In this tutorial, he demonstrates how to plan ahead and prepare for winter weather walks by dressing properly using the Base Layer System. This advice will help you continue to receive all of the physical, mental, and social benefits of…
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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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Greenbelt Facility and Program & Weekend Parking Update: Let’s Spread Out!
As of Tuesday, March 17, the Greenbelt Nature and Recreation Centers – and all NYC Parks nature and recreations centers – will be closed to the public.
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Red-headed Woodpeckers in the Greenbelt
Have you spotted any Woodpeckers pecking at trees in the Greenbelt lately?
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Salamanders and Spring Peepers
Whereas turtles want to soak up the sun, warm rains above 42 degrees are what wake up sleepy salamanders and frogs.
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