Female Common Whitetail, Sweetbrook Bluebelt. In this species, Plathemis (Libellula) lydia , the female wing markings are completely...

Staten Island's Native Pinxter (Credit: H. Lofaso) Nothing Gold Can Stay —Robert Frost Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to...

Join Protectors for our annual Spring Meeting, open to both members and the general public. Updates on current projects Guest speakers This year’s walks and events Join up or renew membership Free refreshments Raffles Free admission to the galleries before and after the meeting For more information contact Madeline Paladino mpaladino@siprotectors.org

Mayapple Blossom by Louise Singer. As the chill of winter fades, Staten Island awakens with the vibrant renewal of spring. The borough’s...

Get packed for a memorable week! (credit: NYS DEC) Is your child or student an outdoors type, a lover of nature, and inquisitive about...

Embracing winter's singular enjoyments on the ridges of the Greenbelt. Our Richard Buegler 10-mile Winter Greenbelt Hike was everything a...

Recognition is a powerful thing! Honoring the Atlantic Coast leopard frog, Rana Kauffeldi, and the passion behind its discovery. Let’s...

Life beneath our feet: Our wetlands are more than just beautiful landscapes; they’re home to sensitive salamander species in need of...

Desi Powell, a field botanist and restoration specialist with the Natural Resources Group (NRG), gave an in-depth overview of the...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offered two walks on Staten Island at Mount Loretto Unique Area and at St....

North Mount Loretto State Forest, Christine Cosgriff. Soon you will receive a brand-new bulletin from Protectors. In it you will find a...

Plans are underway to build 30 two family homes (60 units) on a 4 acre lot in the Great Kills Harbor Area, adjacent to Seaside Wildlife...

Journey's end: The happy smiles on the faces of those of us who successfully completed our 10+ mile hike. Sunday, October 20, the day we...

Now in the second half of our 49th year, Protectors of Pine Oak Woods is adding to our ranks. We are lucky enough to have three new...

The buckeye butterfly was a colorful companion on my walk. There is a favorite hike of mine in the Greenbelt. It is a circular hike...

Protectors remembers fondly and celebrates the life and legacy of Sylvia Zaage. Sylvia was a key member of the board of directors of...

Over the last twelve years, Protectors of Pine Oak Woods has been led by Clifford Hagen, and we thank him for all of the excellent work...

It’s with gratitude that the board of directors acknowledges the service of two longtime directors, Chuck Perry and Cliff Hagen.

Cherry, one of our earliest blooming ornamentals, next to a star magnolia, Conference House Park As the winter snow melts away and the...