Friday, November 6, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Wrestling with Moses: Author Lecture and Book - Signing by Anthony Flint, Friday, November 6, 7:30 pm at the Greenbelt Nature Center
Join us at the Greenbelt Nature Center for a stimulating talk by author, Anthony Flint, on his new book, "Wrestling with Moses," which tells the story of Robert Moses and his derailed plans to put a highway through New York City's historic Greenwhich Village. The book's heroine is Jane Jacobs, the community activist and Village resident, who rallied neighbors to fight Moses. The Village and its residents won after their "wrestle" with the mighty city planner, but it was the people's will and it makes for a great story. The tale echos that of the Staten Island community's struggle with Robert Moses to spare the Greenbelt from a highway project that would have destroyed what is today's Greenbelt Park. Moses' Mountain, pictured about in Ray Ludacer's photo, is a man-made "mountain" in the Greenbelt made up some forty years ago of rubble cleared to begin construction of the highway that never became a reality. Space is limited for Mr. Flint's talk so call to reserve your place. Admission is $15.00 and includes refreshments: (718) 351-3450. This event kicks-off the Nature Center's fifth anniversary celebratory weekend.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Last Chance to Ride Until 2010
The Greenbelt's Carousel for All Children will close for the season on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Your favorite animal friends will go in for their long winter nap. The Carousel will reopen on the first Saturday in May, 2010. So stop by this weekend (call ahead - (718) 477-0605 - just in case inclement weather causes the carousel to close for the day. Otherwise the ride is open from 11 - 5:45 and a spin costs just $1.50. Enjoy the ride!
Monday, October 19, 2009
It's My Park Day, Oct. 17, 2009: They came; they dug; they planted trees! Thank you to our awesome volunteers. Photos: Jeanne & Jessica Paliswiat
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Greenbelt's Annual Pumpkin Festival, Saturday October 10, 2009, noon - 5 pm
Visit our pumpkin patch where the prettiest pumpkins prevail! Purchase and decorate your pumpkin, enjoy puppet shows at 1 and 3 pm; lessons on the environment from Greenbelt staff; sand sculpture by Matt Long, face-painting; games and of course carousel rides! (Carousel tickets are $1.50). Remember that in the case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, October 11. See you at the Pumpkin Festival!
Friday, October 2, 2009
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