Greenbelt Conservancy – Caring for Staten's Island's Great Outdoors

Highlighted Events

Saturday, November 23 – Fall Flat 5K Trail Race – Spend a fun morning outdoors!

Race day is fast approaching – join us! Online registration will close at 6 pm on Friday before race day. Same day registration will open at start area at 8:30 am.

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA – Literary program by Staten Island OutLOUD

Saturday, November 23 at 2pm – A free and fun literary program with special Staten Island twist!

Nature-inspired programs for toddlers

Join us with your wee one(s) on Thursday mornings!

Annual Day After Thanksgiving Group Hike: Friday, November 29 @ 10 am

Hike with your family and friends – relax and enjoy nature together!

Explore, Learn & Celebrate

Please support the nonprofit Greenbelt Conservancy

It is our distinct pleasure to bring the residents of Staten Island a little closer to nature every day. On Tuesday, December 3, please show your support for our great outdoors!

Greenbelt “Venture” Program supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation

We recently completed a new program in the Greenbelt that helped bring middle schoolers from underserved areas of the borough access, enjoy, and learn in and from nature.

Celebrate at the Greenbelt Nature Center-Holiday gatherings, weddings and more!

The Greenbelt Nature Center provided a bucolic backdrop for any special occasion. The facility is available to rent in every season.

Education Programs – 2019/2020

Our programs compliment learning standards; we are an official NYC Department of Education vendor.

Nature Notes

From passers-by to permanent residents: Birds of the Greenbelt

Each year thousands of birds travel through our Greenbelt as they make the round-trip journey from the northern woodlands of New England to all points south.