2020 Carousel Update
Friends of the Greenbelt, Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park will not open this summer. The Carousel for All Children is a unique and fun-filled amenity for Staten Islanders of all ages, so it is with great sadness that we made the decision to cancel…
Read More...Today is NYC’s Day of Action Against Covid-19
TODAY is New York City’s first Get Tested Day of Action! Did you get your test for COVID-19 yet? COVID-19 tests confidential, safe, and FREE! Go to NYC.Gov/COVIDTest or text “COVIDTEST” to 855-48 to find a testing site near you. Getting tested is safe, and by getting tested, you help…
Read More...Camp Cancellation Notice – Greenbelt Summer Day Camp 2020
This is the latest update on the current status of Greenbelt Summer Day Camp 2020: Friends of the Greenbelt: After much thoughtful discussion with the Board of Directors and Greenbelt staff, and out of our deep regard and concern for the health and safety of our campers and their families, we have made the…
Read More...Nature Activities for August 2020
RECOMMENDED NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST 2020 Note: While doing these activities, we should be practicing social distancing, staying at least 6 feet from the nearest person. Frequent hand washing for twenty seconds or more is advised. These activities are recommended to be done with your immediate family or household. If…
Read More...June Family Science Night – Chia Heads!
Join Greenbelt Educator Christopher Rommel as he demonstrates how to make your very own Chia head. Conduct your own experiment along with our educators by joining us at our live Zoom event on Thursday, June 18th at 3pm ! (Zoom meeting details TBD.) Sign up via Eventbrite for access to…
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Greenbelt Conservancy Resiliency Fund: Please Support
The Greenbelt Conservancy has launched a resiliency fund to help sustain operations through the COVID-19 crisis.
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Earth Day 2020 – New Greenbelt YouTube Channel
To celebrate the 50th Annual Earth Day, the Greenbelt educators have launched a brand new YouTube channel to host all the nature-focused educational content they have been working so hard on. To get things started, here are five educational videos for you to watch at home, one for each decade…
Read More...Nature Notes
Greenbelt Trail Map and Group Hikes
We offer a range of hikes led by knowledgable leaders – on weekends and weekdays.
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Forest Fungi
While colorful changing leaves and cooler temperatures are the most noticeable characteristics of the Fall season, the forest floor also showcases a more subtle sign of transition.
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What is a Bio Blitz?
This year marked the third annual Staten Island Bio Blitz at Blue Heron Park, which is located on the south shore of Staten Island. The Greenbelt environmental educators were pleased to be involved.
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The Ring Neck Snake Is An Attractive Greenbelt Inhabitant
One of the more diminutive snakes found on Staten Island is the northern ring neck snake (Diadophis punctatus edwardsi)). While they are harmless to human, the ring neck snake is a terror to the salamanders, earthworms and insects that comprise the major part of their diet.
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