Greenbelt Nature Center 40.588394° N -74.139084° W

Description

This environmental education facility, nestled in the heart of 2,800 acres of parkland in central Staten Island, offers experiential education for students to hike and explore the wonders of nature ...all without having to leave New York City!

Lunch Notes

There are outdoor picnic benches and a front lawn. Other arrangements may be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Nature Center Coordinator.

Bathroom Notes

Facility is ADA-compliant and indoor restrooms are located in the nature center lobby, just past the entrance.

Info

700 Rockland Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314

+1 718-351-3450

jessica.kratz@parks.nyc.gov

Sun
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon
Closed
Tues
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thur
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Subjects
History, Native Americans, Patterns, Science, Ecosystems, Conservation, Biology, Adaptation, Earth's Systems, Weather And Climate, Geology, Life Sciences, Animals, Botany, Sustainability
Activities
Field Trip, School Based Program, Professional Development, Family Programs
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Preschool, K, 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12
Cost
Reduced Price For Title 1 Schools
Accommodations
Outdoor Lunch Space, Special Education Programs

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

The Lenape

Explore the history, lifestyle, and ingenuity of the first inhabitants of Staten Island. Activities, games, and outdoor exploration introduce the customs, diet, and pastimes of Eastern Woodland Native Americans.

Subjects Covered

history, native americans

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Capacity
33 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
75 min.
Price Options

$150.00 per Group for School Group

$75.00 per Group for Title I School

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First Forest Experience

This introductory program familiarizes students with the outdoors. Discover the sights, sounds, scents, and textures of the Greenbelt’s forests through guided sensory exploration.

Subjects Covered

patterns, science, ecosystems, conservation

Grades
preschool, k, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Capacity
32 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
75 min.
Price Options

$150.00 per Group for School Group

$75.00 per Group for Title I School

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Insects & Spiders

Learn the characteristics of insects and spiders, and get to know the other invertebrates that play an important role in the forest ecosystem. Students explore these animals, using hand lenses to observe and compare.

Subjects Covered

biology, adaptation

Grades
k, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Capacity
33 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
75 min.
Price Options

$150.00 per Group for School Group

$75.00 per Group for Title I School

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