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the Staten Island Greenbelt. Look into it!
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The
Nature Center is closed on all major holidays,
and closes early on some dates. See the calendar below for details.
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The Greenbelt Nature Center
is located at
700 Rockland Avenue, at Brielle Avenue.
The telephone number is 1-718-351-3450.
SI Bank & Trust Foundation
has provided primary support for many of these programs.
Additional supporters are
Con Edison, the New York City Environmental Fund and Time Warner Cable.
July events in the Greenbelt
Thursdays in July
Sounds of Summer
| 6-8 pm: WSIA, the official radio station of the College of Staten Island, presents free outdoor concerts every Thursday at the Greenbelt Recreation Center. Bring the whole family - and your own lawn chairs or blankets - to this free outdoor event. |
Saturday, July 5, 12, 19, 26
Yoga in the Greenbelt
| 9:30 – 11 am: Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Kaufman for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee for a series of eight classes is $70 for Greenbelt Conservancy members and $80 for non-members. Per class fee is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Greenbelt Nature Center |
Sunday, July 6, 13, 20
Tai-Chi in the Greenbelt
| 9:30 – 11 am: Join Tai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions in the Greenbelt Nature Center on the edge of beautiful and inspiring woodlands. Fee: Six week session $50 Greenbelt Conservancy members/$10 per class; $60 non-members/$12 per class. Greenbelt Nature Center |
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, July 8, 9, 10
SUMMER ART: Native American Arts
| 1:30-3:30 pm: Learn about the importance of sustainability in this 3-day workshop as we discuss the resourcefulness of the Native Americans and the deep respect they have for all living things. Create a coiled basket, leather craft, and a dream catcher. Best for tweens and teens. Conservancy members $63 per-person/ non-members $70 per-person. Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Avenue Staten Island NY 10314, (718)351-3450 |
Saturday, July 12 (Rain date July 13)
Greenbelt Barbeque and Picnic
| 4 – 8 pm: Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Avenue, Staten Island. Music, games, food and fun for the entire family. For Details, directions and tickets to this great family event, contact us at (718) 667-2165. |
Sunday, July 13
Dragonflies Demystified
| 1 pm: Contrary to popular belief, dragonflies are not dangerous or scary. Join dragonfly expert Paul Lederer for a presentation, followed by a hike, to see dragonflies up close and personal, and learn their special secrets. Meet in the parking lot at then end of Nevada Avenue [off Rockland Avenue.] Suitable for ages 6 and up with adult chaperone. Registration required. Call (718)351-3450. |
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, July 15, 16, 17
SUMMER ART: Nature Journaling
| 1:30-3:30 pm: Create beautifully embellished journals decorated with your own handmade recycled paper and learn the basics of journal keeping. This 3-day workshop is best for tweens and teens. Conservancy members $63 per-person/ non-members $70 per-person. Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Avenue Staten Island NY 10314, (718)351-3450 |
Saturday July 19
Family Art Workshop: Nature Collage
| 1 pm: Create a three-dimensional collage capturing the colors and textures of the natural world. Fee: non- members: $5 per person/ Greenbelt Conservancy members: $3 per person. Registration required. Call (718)351-3450. |
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, July 22, 23, 24
SUMMER ART: Nature’s Jewels
| 1:30-3:30 pm: Using gifts from the Earth and jewelry crafting techniques, fashion several wearable works of art. This 3-day workshop is best for best for tweens and teens. Conservancy members $63 per-person/ non-members $70 per-person. Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Avenue Staten Island NY 10314, (718)351-3450 |
Sunday July 20
Photography Hike
| 1pm: Nature is filled with color and contrast, light and shadow. Learn how to zoom into nature’s highlights as as we focus on the many wonders in the Greenbelt forest. Bring your own digital camera. Registration required. Call (718)351-3450. Students ages 10-22 can enter photographs taken during this program, or any of their photographs of the Greenbelt, into the Student Photo Contest by August 30, 2008. Call (718)667-2165 for more details. |
Sundays, July 20, 27
Forest Fanfares Concert Series
| 2 to 4 pm: High Rock Park, Staten Island. The Staten Island Chamber Music Players present four concerts (Strings, Brass, Jazz and Chamber Music) in the beautiful wooded setting of High Rock Park. Use our rustic benches or bring a lawn chair. Detail: (718) 667-2165. |
Wednesday July 30
Woodland Fairymaking Workshop
| 1 pm: The forest is home to wondrous creatures, some who are born from the imagination. Create your very own woodland fairy or wizard to take home. Fee: non- members: $5 per person/ Greenbelt Conservancy members: $3 per person. Registration required. |
August events in the Greenbelt
Thursdays in July
Sounds of Summer
| 6-8 pm: WSIA, the official radio station of the College of Staten Island, presents free outdoor concerts every Thursday at the Greenbelt Recreation Center. Bring the whole family - and your own lawn chairs or blankets - to this free outdoor event. |
Saturday, August 2
Yoga in the Greenbelt
| 9:30 – 11 am: Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Kaufman for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee for a series of eight classes is $70 for Greenbelt Conservancy members and $80 for non-members. Per class fee is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Greenbelt Nature Center |
Sunday, August 3, 10, 17
Tai-Chi in the Greenbelt
| 9:30 – 11 am: Join Tai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions in the Greenbelt Nature Center on the edge of beautiful and inspiring woodlands. Fee: Six week session $50 Greenbelt Conservancy members/$10 per class; $60 non-members/$12 per class. Greenbelt Nature Center |
Saturday August 2
Dog Days of Summer Hike
| Hike with your canine companion before the heat of the day. Learn the trails on this moderate hike through the woods and make new friends. Meet at Greenbelt Nature Center. Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450. |
Sundays, August 3, 10
Forest Fanfares Concert Series
| 2 to 4 pm: High Rock Park, Staten Island. The Staten Island Chamber Music Players present four concerts (Strings, Brass, Jazz and Chamber Music) in the beautiful wooded setting of High Rock Park. Use our rustic benches or bring a lawn chair. Detail: (718) 667-2165. |
Saturdays August 9t & August 16
Adult Art Workshop: Words and Images
| 1-3 pm: Join resident nature center artist, Kathy Trimarco, and resident nature center writer Jessica Kratz for this unique workshop focused on narrative journal writing and illustration. Read excerpts from selected nature writers, then learn and practice the basics of narrative writing and pen-and-ink illustration. Tap into your inner Thoreau as you hone your craft! Fee: Greenbelt Conservancy members: $20; non-members $30. A journal will be provided for each participant. Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718) 351-3450. |
Wednesday August 13
Talent on the Terrace: WaFoo
| 6-8 pm: Enjoy the unique sonic stylings of WaFoo, whose tranquil Japanese Jazz sound perfectly accompanies the natural beauty of the Greenbelt. Free program. |
Thursday August 21
Adult Composting 101
| 6 pm: Workshop will focus on the decomposition of organic waste and how adding compost to your plants and gardens improves soil quality and reduces the need for fertilizing and watering. Workshop will be led by master composters from the Staten Island Botanical Garden Compost Project. Call 718-273-8200 to register. |
Saturday August 23
Adult/Child Composting Workshop
| 1 pm: Adults and their children can take participate in this FREE hands on summer workshop with Master Composters from the Staten Island Botanical Garden Compost Project. Learn how to transform household trash. Call 718-273-8200 to register. |
September events in the Greenbelt
Saturday September 6
Night Hike
| 7 pm: Journey through High Rock Park and discover the creatures that go bump in the night. Meet in the Nevada Avenue parking lot. Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450. |
Sunday September 14
Talent on the Terrace: Nylon Wound
| 3 pm: Enjoy the sounds of Classical Guitar Duo Gregory Askins and Joseph Parisi with the Greenbelt’s natural setting as a backdrop. Free program. |
Sunday September 21
Project WET
| 9-4 pm: Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is a unique multidisciplinary environmental education program for Pre K-12 grade educators promoting the awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources. Upon completion, teachers receive an activity guide with all PLT activities. Pre-registration required. $5 fee for refreshments. Call (718)351-3450. |
Saturday September 27
Moses Mountain Hike
| 11 am: Hike up Moses Mountain and experience the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic vista, and learn about its history, geology, flora, and fauna along the way. Meet at the Nevada Avenue parking lot. Registration required. Call (781)351-3450. |
Saturday September 27
Designing from the Greenbelt Environment
| 1 pm: Mosaic Artist Judith Hugentobler will lead a workshop in which participants create clay tile pieces inspired from natural objects. Materials fee: $5 Call (718) 351-3450. |
October events in the Greenbelt
Saturday, October 11
Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival
| 12 noon - 5 pm: Willowbrook Park, Staten Island. Visit our pumpkin patch where the prettiest pumpkins prevail! Activities include a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, face painting arts & crafts, entertainment ... and while you're there, ride The Carousel for All Children - the world's finest classic Victorian carousel. For more information call (718) 667-2165. |
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