Staten Island · Richmond County
Greenbelt Nature Center
Nature Center / Park
- Location
- 700 Rockland Avenue, Egbertville
- Size
- 5.00 acres
- Hours
- Varies (typically 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Type
- Nature Center / Park
The Greenbelt Nature Center is a five-acre facility at 700 Rockland Avenue in Egbertville, serving as the visitor center and environmental education hub for the 2,800-acre Staten Island Greenbelt. The center provides programming, trail information, and exhibits about the ecology and history of the Greenbelt's forests, wetlands, and meadows.
The Nature Center building is constructed with sustainable design principles and serves as a gateway to the Greenbelt's extensive trail network. Staff naturalists lead guided walks, educational programs, and seasonal events that connect visitors of all ages to the natural world.
The center's exhibits interpret the Greenbelt's ecology, geology, and history, explaining how the island's glacially shaped terrain supports diverse plant and animal communities. Interactive displays and live animal exhibits engage younger visitors.
The Greenbelt Nature Center serves as the organizational hub for conservation and stewardship activities throughout the Greenbelt, coordinating trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and volunteer programs that keep this vast natural area healthy and accessible.
The center provides the essential human connection between visitors and the natural landscape, translating the Greenbelt's ecological complexity into accessible programs and experiences that help New Yorkers understand and appreciate the extraordinary natural heritage preserved in the heart of Staten Island.