Protectors of Pine Oak Woods​
Staten Island's Land Conservation Organization
50 Years Keeping Staten Island Green!
Help Protectors
Protect Open Space
Imagine a Staten Island where natural beauty thrives, untouched by urban sprawl. For 50 years, Protectors of Pine Oak Woods has made this vision a reality, preserving precious habitats starting with Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve. Our tireless efforts, led by dedicated volunteers over the years, have saved countless acres, ensuring that future generations can enjoy these natural treasures.
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Now, we need your help. Protectors is launching a significant fundraising campaign to continue our vital work. Your support will enable us to protect Staten Island's natural resources for years to come. Join this extraordinary journey and be a part of a legacy that will benefit all New Yorkers. Together, we can ensure that the natural wonders of Staten Island remain forever protected.
Nature Walks and Forest Restoration Workshops
Protectors of Pine Oak Woods is pleased to offer free Nature Walks and Forest Restoration Workshops. For upcoming events, visit our Events Calendar page.
PPOW Annual Calendar Open Call
It's Time! Every year, Protectors of Pine Oak Woods creates a calendar highlight the natural beauty of Staten Island. This gives us the unique opportunity to highlight the incredible work of local photographers and nature lovers alike! Each calendar page will be illustrated by a photograph appropriate to its season to be chosen by an ad hoc committee of PPOW Board Members and Staten Island Naturalists in a blind selection process in which the names of the photographers are not revealed.
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Photographers whose submissions are accepted will be notified by September 15, 2026. Photos need not be limited to those taken this calendar year, although those may be given preference. Each photo should be submitted individually with a completed copy of this release or the equivalent information. The maximum number of submissions per photographer is 8.
HOW TO SUBMIT
E-mail submissions to: Protectors2027@gmail.com
High resolution photographs are preferred, and the minimum resolution should be 4 MB. Please do not place names or logos on the photograph. We will credit the photographer on the calendar page.
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You may submit up to 8 individual photos, and there is no fee to submit. If your photographs are used in the calendar, you will receive compensation of two calendars. Please note that Protectors employs the calendars only as a celebration of our Island’s nature, and not as an activity to raise funds.
Deadline for submissions: June 30, 2026
Preserve and Protect
Protectors' mission is to preserve and protect our open spaces and natural areas for the good of wildlife and the public alike. We share with you the beauty of our Staten Island natural areas and the wildlife they support. Join us in protecting a lasting legacy for generations to come.
