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...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…
Read More...July Events Calendar
To sign up for any of the programs below, please check out our events calendar for registration.
Read More...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.
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...Nature Notes
Greenbelt Trail Map and Group Hikes
We offer a range of hikes led by knowledgable leaders – on weekends and weekdays.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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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