Opening Day at The Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park!
Carousel opening day is tomorrow! We’ll be here rain or shine from 11am to 5:45pm. Due to the predicted rain, we will not have additional activities, but the Carousel will be spinning all day!
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Blue Jean Ball 2022
Join the Greenbelt Conservancy on Thursday, May 26th at 7 PM for a one-of-a-kind 21+ special event at the Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park (2 Eton Place, Staten Island). Guests will enjoy a tap beer bar sponsored by Manhattan Beer Distributors, a craft beer bar sponsored by Flagship…
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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
Job Postings Carousel for All Children POSITION: Carousel Associate LOCATION: Willowbrook Park, 2 Eton Place, S.I. NY STATUS: Part-Time/ Weekends HOURS: up to 16 hours a week SALARY: $15.00 per hour REPORTS TO: Carousel Managers POSITION OBJECTIVES: To maintain a healthy and efficient carousel operation; handling daily financial interactions at…
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National Trails Day All Day Celebration!
National Trails Day: Quarter Mile Kids Run Staten Island Hiking Meetup/Get Outside S.I.! Community Hike NYC Parks Stewardship Team Trail Marker Installation Project Urban Park Rangers Archery New York Public Library Nature Crafts and Storytime Freshkills Park Alliance Park Planner Workshop Greenbelt Conservation Corps Stewardship Project to Close Trail Protectors of Pine…
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The 2022 City Nature Challenge
To join the Greenbelt for the Challenge Join HERE 2022 Greenspace Leaderboard Need a tutorial on iNaturalist? The Greenbelt Educators (Greenbelt Environmental Education) put together THIS helpful YouTube video to walk you through it.
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2022 Greenbelt Conservation Corps
Join the Greenbelt Conservation Corps and volunteer your time and skills for trail upkeep and maintenance projects. There are a variety of dates and activities to choose from Register here! February’s stewardship program is all full up, but check back frequently to the Greenbelt Conservancy’s Eventbrite page to secure your spot…
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May Events Calendar
To sign up for any of the programs below, pleach check out our events calendar for registration.
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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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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!
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