9:30 am: Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Kaufman for Saturday morning yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands at the Greenbelt Nature Center. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $130 for ten weeks, get 11th week free; for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $150 for non-members. Per class fee is $13 for members and $15 for non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 to register.

9:30 am, Join us at the Greenbelt Nature Center for a dynamic exploration of the wonders of the forest. Through hands-on activities, observations, finger plays, games,and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest and learn about nature from A to Z. The program will take place indoors and outdoors [weather permitting] for 2 and 3 year olds and their caregiver. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 for non-members. Registration required, class size limited to 12. Call (718) 351-3450.

2 pm: Make this year’s New Year’s resolution one you can keep. Join the Greenbelt Educators at the Greenbelt Nature Center and learn how to go greener. Learn key recycling tips and play the recycle relay game. Educational and fun for all ages. Registration required. Call (718)351-3450.

1 pm: Come gather in the warmth of the fireside at the Greenbelt Nature Center and hear stories about the season of frost. Weather permitting; we will take a short walk outside to experience the wonders of winter. Free program.  Suitable for ages 2-6. Older siblings welcome.  Registration required. Call (718)351-3450.

2 pm: Become a citizen scientist! Learn how to identify common backyard feeder birds and record data in preparation for Cornell Institute of Ornithology’s Great Backyard Bird Count, and practice observing feeder birds on the event room terrace of the Greenbelt Nature Center. Free program. Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450.

1 pm: There are wonderlands hidden inside plastic domes. Come to the Breenbelt Nature Center to learn the secrets of snow globe construction, and add your own special effects and hidden treasures as you create your own snow globe. Fee per craft participants: $5 non-members but only $4 for Greenbelt Conservancy members. Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718)351-3450.

2 pm: See the forest in its winter plumage, as bare trees allow fantastically clear views into the distance. Join us on this invigorating hike of moderate length and discover the wonders of hiking in winter. Meet at High Rock Park parking lot, 200 Nevada Avenue (off Rockland Avenue). Free program. Registration required. Call (718)351-3450.

9:30 am: Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Kaufman for Saturday morning yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands at the Greenbelt Nature Center. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $130 for ten weeks, get 11th week free; for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $150 for non-members. Per class fee is $13 for members and $15 for non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 to register.

9:30 am, Join us at the Greenbelt Nature Center for a dynamic exploration of the wonders of the forest. Through hands-on activities, observations, finger plays, games,and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest and learn about nature from A to Z. The program will take place indoors and outdoors [weather permitting] for 2 and 3 year olds and their caregiver. Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 for non-members. Registration required, class size limited to 12. Call (718) 351-3450.

2 pm: Join us for a fun and informative celebration of two special occasions in one. Make origami hearts, red envelope lanterns, learn about the Year of the Tiger, and enjoy traditional snacks, firecracker balloons, and learn the significance of symbolism in these celebrations. Fee per person: $6 Greenbelt Conservancy members/$8 non-members.  Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718)351-3450.

10 am-12 pm: Celebrate Presidents Day at the Greenbelt Nature Center with a presentation and activities about horses throughout history, including presidential pets, and meet a horse from the Mounted Division of the Parks Enforcement Patrol. Free program. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Registration required. Call (718)351-3450.

1 pm: The Obamas are an active family who love to spend time outdoors together. Celebrate Presidents’ Day with a brisk, roughly 90 minute hike in the heart of the Greenbelt. This free program will be held at the Greenbelt Nature Center. Call (718) 351-3450 to register.

12 pm-2pm: Science doesn’t only take place in a classroom or a lab. Perform some awesome experiments, including DNA extraction from fruit and other great hands-on activities. This program at the Greenbelt Nature Center is suitable for ages 7 and up. Fee: $8 non-members/$6 Greenbelt Conservancy members. Fee includes all materials. Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718)351-3450.

9:30 am- 10:15 am: Continue our dynamic exploration of the wonders of the forest and learning about nature from A to Z with a special activities just right for the wee ones. The program at the Greenbelt Nature Center will take place indoors and outdoors [weather-permitting] for 2-4 year olds and their caregiver. $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members. Registration required. Class limit 12. Call (718)351-3450.

1 pm: Join the educators at the Greenbelt Nature Center for a magical mystery tour of the Greenbelt. Length of hike will depend on the weather, and if the weather is not suitable for hiking, an indoor activity will take place in lieu of a hike. From feeder birds to squirrel drays to animal tracks, who knows what we’re going to see. Dress appropriately, and bring your sense of adventure. 

11 am-1 pm: Millions of years, dinosaurs roamed the earth. Go on a fossil expedition in search of remnants of these long lost creatures, make a dinosaur sun catcher, and visit descendants of the dinosaurs, our resident reptiles. This program at the Greenbelt Nature Center is suitable for ages 5 and up. Fee: $8 non-members/$6 Greenbelt Conservancy members. Fee includes all materials. Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718) 351-3450.

1 pm: Join resident Artist Kathy Trimarco at the Greenbelt Nature Center and create a cool clay relief tile of your favorite native Greenbelt animal. Fee: $8 non-members/$6 Greenbelt Conservancy members. This program is suitable for ages 8 and up. Fee includes clay and use of carving and decorating tools. Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718)351-3450.

1 pm: As spring approaches, hear the tale of the “The Frog Prince” and create a beaded frog to hop along home with you. If weather permits, we will take a quick leap to the vernal pond to see where young tadpoles will soon hatch. This program at the Greenbelt Nature Center is suitable for ages 5 and up [children under 8 will require caregiver assistance for the craft]. Fee per craft participant: $6 non-members/$4 Greenbelt Conservancy members. Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718)351-3450.

2 pm: Throughout the ages, many herbal remedies have been made from native plants, which have been boiled into delicious teas.  Make your own herbal teas, and sip and savor your creations. This program at the Greenbelt Nature Center is suitable for adults age 18 and over. Fee: $8 Greenbelt Conservancy members/$10 non-members. Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718)351-3450.

Celebrate the arrival of spring by viewing a unique, uplifting collection of nature scenes. This exhibit at the Greenbelt Nature Center is made possible in part by Materials for the Arts, Department of Cultural Affairs, and the NYC Department of Sanitation.

9:30 am: Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Kaufman for Saturday morning yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands at the Greenbelt Nature Center. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee: $130 for ten weeks, get 11th week free; for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $150 for non-members. Per class fee is $13 for members and $15 for non-members. Call (718) 351-3450 to register.