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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Staten Island's Land Conservation Organization
50 Years Keeping Staten Island Green!
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Nothing Gold Can Stay: Spring Greenbelt Walk
Staten Island's Native Pinxter (Credit: H. Lofaso) Nothing Gold Can Stay —Robert Frost Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to...

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May 134 min read


Spring Semi-Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 27, 1 to 3 p.m.
Join Protectors for a special 50th Anniversary Spring Semi-annual Meeting, open to both members and the general public. We will showcase...

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Apr 191 min read


Spring on Staten Island: Nature Walks and Conservation Initiatives
Mayapple Blossom by Louise Singer. As the chill of winter fades, Staten Island awakens with the vibrant renewal of spring. The borough’s...

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Mar 232 min read


Summer Environment Camp for Teens
Get packed for a memorable week! (credit: NYS DEC) Is your child or student an outdoors type, a lover of nature, and inquisitive about...
Hillel Lofaso
Mar 42 min read


Winter Greenbelt Hike: A Journey Through Snow-Covered Trails
Embracing winter's singular enjoyments on the ridges of the Greenbelt. Our Richard Buegler 10-mile Winter Greenbelt Hike was everything a...

Hillel Lofaso
Feb 74 min read


Atlantic Coast leopard frog rediscovered
Recognition is a powerful thing! Honoring the Atlantic Coast leopard frog, Rana Kauffeldi, and the passion behind its discovery. Let’s...
Hillel Lofaso
Jan 292 min read


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

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Jan 252 min read


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

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Jan 162 min read


Keeping Traditions Alive: First Day Walk at Mount Loretto Unique Area
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offered two walks on Staten Island at Mount Loretto Unique Area and at St....

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Jan 123 min read


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

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Dec 22, 20241 min read


Action Alert For Development Adjacent to Seaside Wildlife Nature Park
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...

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Nov 26, 20241 min read


The Richard Buegler 10-Mile Fall Greenbelt Hike
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...

Hillel Lofaso
Nov 18, 20244 min read



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Nov 15, 20240 min read


Message from the President
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...

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Nov 5, 20242 min read


A Mid-Summer's Greenbelt Jaunt
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...

Hillel Lofaso
Oct 7, 20246 min read


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

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Sep 22, 20242 min read


Protectors Seeks to Preserve, Enhance Open Space
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...

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Apr 9, 20242 min read


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

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Apr 8, 20242 min read


Spring on Staten Island: A Haven for Naturalists
Cherry, one of our earliest blooming ornamentals, next to a star magnolia, Conference House Park As the winter snow melts away and the...

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Mar 27, 20232 min read


Take a hike with us this Sunday, January 29!
The Richard Buegler 10-Mile Winter Greenbelt Hike will take place this Sunday, January 29 starting at 9:15 a.m. We will meet at the...

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Jan 25, 20231 min read
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