
Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Staten Island's Land Conservation Organization
1975-2023 Celebrating 48 years of keeping Staten Island Green
President's Letter

PROTECTORS OF PINE OAK WOODS has long championed the preservation of open space on Staten Island. So, when last November, the people of New York voted to approved the $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act (EBA), we were hopeful.
This past August, when the borough president, at the urging of Protectors, invited the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to share their EBA presentation with Staten Island, we were encouraged. And when each of Staten Island’s elected representatives, along with a host of engaged community based organizations, including Protectors, gathered at the College of Staten Island with the regional director of the DEC, we were excited. It was clear, Protectors was out front, shaping Staten Island’s concerted advocacy for our share of EBA funding.

Fall Semi Annual Meeting Date and Details
Sunday, December 3, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Blue Heron Nature Center
222 Poillon Avenue
Please join Protectors for a program highlighting Staten Island butterflies and dragonflies presented by naturalist Seth Wollney. Seth will describe how the yearly count of Monarch butterflies assists in understanding the population fluctuations of this iconic species. The diverse, beautiful, colorful dragonflies are also examined. Also, members will vote for officers for the new term.
Slate of Officers for the 2024 - 2026 term
President: Jose Ramirez-Garofalo
First Vice President: Jack Bolembach
Second Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Vacant
Membership Secretary: Vacant
Recording Secretary: Lisa Pillarella
Corresponding Secretary: Mark Latour
Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Cliff at (718) 313-8591.