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Staten Island Green and History Events October/November/December 2000 |
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Staten Island Green and History Events October/November/December 2000 |
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Sunday, September 21, 2000-Sunday, November 26, 2000, Putting the Pieces Together: The Future of the Farm Colony-Seaview Historic District, on view at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY. Call 718-447-2220 for more information. Special Event on Thursday, October 19--See below!
Saturday, September 23, 2000-Sunday, December 31, 2000, Eco-Illuminations: The Art of Cynthia Mailman, Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences. For more information call (718) 727-1135.
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 1, 2000, Hawk Watch Weekend, Moses' Mountain, via High Rock Park, Nevada Ave. 10:00am-4:00pm. Watch hawk migration and learn about hawks from Robert Zink of the Richmond County Falconer's Association. Binoculars might be handy. For more information call (718) 667-6042.
Friday, October 6, 2000, Ferry Tour, COAHSI Visitor Center, Whitehall Ferry Terminal. 2:00pm-3:30pm. Riding tour aboard the Staten Island Ferry. Harbor hotspots such as Ellis Island, Governor's Island, the new Staten Island Yankees Stadium, Robbin's Reef Lighthouse, and more. $5.00 per person. For more information call (718) 727-1135.
Saturday, October 7, 2000, Monarch Butterfly Walk, Gateway National Recreation Area, Great Kills, 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk among the seaside goldenrod and milkweed and enjoy the migrating monarchs. Six easy miles roundtrip. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Hylan Boulevard entrance parking lot; bring lunch and beverage. Sponsored by The Friends of Pine Oak Woods. For more information, call Dick Buegler, 718-761-7496, or Herman Zaage, 718-727-0772.
Saturday, October 7, 2000, ScareCrow Festival, Blue Heron Nature Center, 222 Poillon Ave. 11:00am-3:00pm. Seasonal festivies and crafts, and scarecrow-making. Reservations required, and a small fee for materials. For more information call (718) 967-3542.
Sunday, October 8, 2000, Northern Seaview, Brielle Ave, east of Bradley Ave. 9:30am. Take a fascintaing walk through this active natural area. For more information call (718) 727-1135.
Sunday, October 8, 2000, Mount Loretto Monarch Butterfly Walk, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come walk the purple meadows of smooth aster and enjoy the monarchs' show. Sponsored by The Friends of Pine Oak Woods. For more information, call Dick Buegler, 718-761-7496, or Herman Zaage, 718-727-0772.
Friday, October 13, 2000, Ferry Tour, COAHSI Visitor Center, Whitehall Ferry Terminal. 2:00pm-3:30pm. Riding tour aboard the Staten Island Ferry. Harbor hotspots such as Ellis Island, Governor's Island, the new Staten Island Yankees Stadium, Robbin's Reef Lighthouse, and more. $5.00 per person. For more information call (718) 727-1135.
Saturday, October 14, 2000, Restoration Workshop, Gretta Moulton Tract, High Rock Park, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Help remove extensive infestation of wisteria vines. Gloves, tools, and refreshment provided. Meet at Nevada Avenue Parking Lot. Sponsored by The Friends of Pine Oak Woods. For more information, call Dick Buegler, 718-761-7496.
Saturday, October 14, 2000, Greenbelt Megatrek, Greenbelt. 10:00am. Ramble from Deer Park to Southwest Latourette through field and forest, stopping to catch the view at each of four scenic overlooks. At journey's end (about 8 miles), we'll be transported back to our starting point. Bring lunch, water, binoculars (if you have them), and sturdy, comfortable hiking shoes. For adults in good physical condition. Reservations required. For more information call (718) 667-6042.
Sunday, October 15, 2000, Annual Greenbelt Fall Pumpkin Festival, Victory Nursery, 3808 Victory Blvd. 10:00am-4:00pm. Celebrate the spirit of October's harvest. Bring the family for an afternoon of pumpkin picking, hayrides, and nature walks on the grounds of a working nursery. For more information call (718) 667-6042.
Sunday, October 15, 2000, Nature Hike, Northern Seaview, Bloodroot Valley, Southern Seaview, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join John Rooney and NYCAS board members for a tour of the woodlands and globally-endangered serpentine barrens of Northern Seaview, the botanists' playground of Bloodroot Valley, and the views of Raritan Bay from Southern Seaview. Sturdy shoes and beverage a must. Meet on Manor Road behind Susan Wagner High School. Co-sponsored by The Friends of Pine Oak Woods and the NYC Audubon Society. For more information, call John Rooney, 718-667-3911.
Tuesday, October 17, 2000, Birds of Staten Island, Blue Heron Nature Center, 222 Poillon Ave. 7:00pm. Part of the "wildlife awareness" lecture series. For more information call (718) 967-3542.
Thursday, October 19, 2000, The Natural History of Northern Seaview, with speakers Richard Buegler, Cliff Hagen, and Alan Benimoff, 7:00 p.m., Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY. Part of Putting the Pieces Together: The Future of the Farm Colony-Seaview Historic District, on view at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, September 21, 2000-November 26, 2000. A presentation by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods. Call 718-447-2220 for more information.
Friday, October 20, 2000, Ferry Tour, COAHSI Visitor Center, Whitehall Ferry Terminal. 2:00pm-3:30pm. Riding tour aboard the Staten Island Ferry. Harbor hotspots such as Ellis Island, Governor's Island, the new Staten Island Yankees Stadium, Robbin's Reef Lighthouse, and more. $5.00 per person. For more information call (718) 727-1135.
Saturday, October 21, 2000, Drawing from Nature, Alice Austen House, Alice Austen Way (Hylan Boulevard). 1:00pm. Sharpen your pencils, tap into your creative side, and be inspired by the beauty that surrounds us. Artists of any age and level are welcome. Materials provided, or bring your own if you like. For more information call (718) 667-6042.
Sunday, October 22, 2000, "Lost in Time" Hike/Mariner's Marsh Fall Festival, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Field of Dreams, Mariner's Marsh. Hallowe'en-themed festival; crafts and refreshments. Hike around Mariner's Marsh at 10:00am; festival begins at 11:00am. Sponsored by Mariner's Marsh Conservancy. For information, or to volunteer, call 718-448-7827.
Friday, October 27, 2000, Ferry Tour, COAHSI Visitor Center, Whitehall Ferry Terminal. 2:00pm-3:30pm. Riding tour aboard the Staten Island Ferry. Harbor hotspots such as Ellis Island, Governor's Island, the new Staten Island Yankees Stadium, Robbin's Reef Lighthouse, and more. $5.00 per person. For more information call (718) 727-1135.
Saturday, October 28, 2000, Fall Greenbelt Walk, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ten moderate miles roundtrip. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Clove Lakes Cafe, in Clove Lakes Park. Bring lunch and beverage, and wear sturdy shoes. We go in all weather, but walk is shortened on high-pollution days. Sponsored by The Friends of Pine Oak Woods. For more information, call Dick Buegler, 718-761-7496, or Herman Zaage, 718-727-0772.
Sunday, October 29, 2000, Greenbrook Sanctuary in Fall Colors, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meet in Staten Island to car-pool to the fabulous wildlife preserve in New Jersey. Registration $4.00. Bring lunch and beverage. Sponsored by The Friends of Pine Oak Woods. For more information, call Dick Buegler, 718-761-7496, or Herman Zaage, 718-727-0772.
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 4, 2000, Seguine Mansion, Lemon Creek Park. 1:00pm. Step into the past and learn the history of the Seguine family of Richmond County. We will tour some of the eighteen rooms of this Greek Revival mansion (a national historic landmark) and its grounds, with beautiful views of Raritan Bay. For more information and reservations call (718) 667-6042.
Thursday, November 9, 2000, Protectors of Pine Oak Woods Semi-Annual Fall Meeting, Staten Island Zoo Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call David Soifer, 718-727-1326.
Saturday, November 11, 2000, Rookery Coffeehouse, High Rock Park, Nevada Ave. 7:00pm. Bring your instruments, acts, or poetry to our open mike. Sip coffee and enjoy the creativity that nature can inspire in us. Activities for children are available. For more information call (718) 667-6042.
Sunday, November 12, 2000, South Beach, Father Capodanno Blvd, south of Sand Lane. 9:30am. The wildlife, specifically birds and waterfowl, that inhabit the fields and beaches of this area will be explored. For more information call (718) 727-1135.
Tuesday, November 14, 2000, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Blue Heron Nature Center, 222 Poillon Ave. 7:00pm. Part of the "wildlife awareness" lecture series. For more information call (718) 967-3542.
Wednesday, November 15, 2000, Beyond the Edge of an Unfamiliar World, with Dr. David Gallo, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY. 7:30 p.m. Video presentation and accompanying discussion using previously-unreleased footage from the most recent deep-sea expeditions sponsored by Woods Hole. Preregistration Requested; $5.00 admission, free for Zoo members.
Saturday, November 18, 2000, Heron ROCKS, Blue Heron Nature Center, 222 Poillon Ave. 1:00pm. Rock out with the Rangers and the Staten Island Geological Society on a joint exploration for rare and exotic rock forms. There will be a $3.00 program fee for a rock craft. Reservations required. For more information call (718) 967-3542.
Sunday, November 19, 2000, Conference House Sea Cliffs, Conference House, Hylan Blvd. 10:00am. Come see the southernmost tip of New York State. Stand where 15,000 years ago a 500ft. glacier covered the area. Enjoy the view atop the red clay sea cliffs, while standing in New York's only hackberry forest. For more information call (718) 667-6042.
DECEMBER
Saturday, December 2, 2000-Sunday, December 3, 2000, Staten Island Zoo Web Weekend. Search the Zoo's website and find out the secrets to an enchanted treasure hunt at the Zoo. All of the clues you'll need will be found on your computer screen prior to your zoo visit. 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. both days, free with regular Zoo admission, Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT STATEN ISLAND'S ENVIRONMENT:
Protectors of Pine Oak Woods--80 Mann Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314, 718-761-7496.
Mariner's Marsh Conservancy--P.O. Box 40764, Staten Island, NY 10304, MMC President Howard Snyder, 718-447-6374.
Greenbelt Conservancy--The Greenbelt Conservancy, 200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306, 718-667-2165.
Staten Island Zoo--614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310, 718-442-6868.