2024 Annual Fall Benefit
SAVE THE DATE and get your TICKETS TODAY! The Greenbelt Conservancy’s Annual Fall Benefit will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7 pm at the Greenbelt Nature Center(700 Rockland Avenue). Celebrate with us under the stars as we honor Christopher Benbow and Ted Perednia and Courtney Moore of…
Read More...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…
Read More...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.
Read More...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…
Read More...October Events Calendar
To sign up for any of the programs below, please check out our events calendar for registration.
Read More...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
Read More...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…
Read More...The Greenbelt’s Virtual Programming
Welcome to Virtual Field Trips with The Greenbelt Education Department! The Greenbelt Educators have created a suite of virtual programs for students while in-person trips are suspended. Keep an eye on our YouTube channel or our Facebook page for the latest offerings.
Read More...Nature Notes
High Rock Park History
Often referred to as one of the most tranquil places in New York City, High Rock Park is noted for its quiet ponds and deep woods
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Trout Lily: A native ephemeral wild flower, harbinger of Spring
During the cold days of winter, thoughts of spring blooms bring warmth. Season’s change!
Read More...Bird sightings in the Greenbelt – an interactive feature
The Greenbelt provides habitat for myriad bird species.
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