Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park
2025-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Wolfe’s Pond Park, 420 Cornelia Ave., Staten Island, NY, 10312, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
The search for migrating birds continues.
Meet in the parking lot near the Parks Dept. buildings.

Pride Festival 2025
2025-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 | NY
Free event. Recommended for all ages.
Location: Northeast Meadow at Snug Harbor
Party with the Pride Center of Staten Island and rejoice in the rich diversity of the LGBTQIA+ and allied community. Come celebrate with live music, artists, craft vendors, food, activities, and performers. FREE shuttle bus service is available to and from Snug Harbor and Shake Shack at Empire Outlets. Find our table at the festival for fun activities!

Bird and Nature Walk: Field of Dreams - New Springville
2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Greenbelt Field of Dreams, Alaska Place &, Forest Hill Rd., Staten Island, NY, 10306, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
We will be looking for nesting birds, evidence of old grist mills, and other interesting things in this little visited (at least by us) park.
Meet in the parking lot located off Forest Hill Road, just down from Richmond Ave.. (Entrance is across Forest Hill Road from Costco.)

Juneteenth Family Celebration – A Kickoff to the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival!
2025-06-19 13:00 - 16:00 | NY
Presented in partnership with the Staten Island Community Alliance (SICA) and the New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF)
Free event. Recommended for all ages.
Space is limited. Registration recommended.
Honor Juneteenth and create lasting memories at this family friendly celebration! Join us for a special encore presentation of award-winning children’s films that highlight the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being young and Black. Curated by the New York International Children’s Film Festival, these six acclaimed films showcase vibrant Black storytelling that transcends national boundaries, culture, and language, featuring works in English, French, Zulu, and ASL. This family event is a tribute to freedom, unity, and the power of storytelling.
For detailed information on the films being screened, please click here.
Join us for this inspiring celebration, and don’t miss the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Snug Harbor on Saturday, June 21st – a full day of culture, music, and community!

Bird and Nature Walk: Mt. Loretto Unique Area
2025-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Mount Loretto Unique Area, 20 Kenny Road, Staten Island, NY, 10309, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
We will be on the lookout for nesting birds, particularly indigo bunting and orchard oriole. Of special note, we will be listening for periodical cicadas from Brood XIV.

The Soorya NYC Festival Presented by the Center for Traditional Music and Dance & Members of NYC’s Sri Lankan Community
2025-06-28 15:00 - 20:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
Free event. Recommended for all ages.
Soorya NYC presents folk and traditional arts to encourage cultural exchange centered on the local Sri Lankan community. Soorya NYC helps to sustain the continuity of Sri Lankan heritage in NYC and share these traditions with the wider public. Throughout the festival, you can expect live music and performances, culinary delights, an artisan market, and family friendly activities

Summer Nights: Art of Cocktails (and Mocktails!)
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | NY
$40/$35 members.
Includes museum admission. (21+)
Registration required. All materials provided.
Explore a tasting menu of cocktail and mocktail recipes highlighting delicious ingredients from the wild world of fermentation and fungi! Each unique beverage is paired with a curiosity sparking presentation by Breakdown contributor Louis Vassar Semanchik and Phoebe Blue in this hands-on workshop. All materials provided.

Louis Vassar Semanchik is a mushroom grower and educator based in NYC. He currently performs crop and product R&D for Smallhold, a national mushroom company, and hosts mushroom cultivation workshops at the community biolab Biotech Without Borders and community gardens across the city.

Phoebe Blue is a quirky antifolk beatnik of sorts who gets involved in creative projects like this from time to time. Other times, she’s hosting open mic, bartending at The Coupe of hanging with her cat Lala. You might spot her in the wilds of Staten Island walking aimfully.

Menu:

Candy Cap Old Fashioned

Savory Mushroom Martini

Kombucha Cocktail

Moth Night: Exploring Night Science! Presented in collaboration with the Staten Island Children’s Museum.
2025-07-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
$10 Adults/$5 Children
Includes museum admission.
Registration required.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…National Moth Week! Stay up late and celebrate the wonders of science after dark. Activities include: lantern parade, face painting, moth costumes, black light glow room, moth specimens, night walk, and attractor station. BYO Flashlight!

Summer Nights: Upcycled and Recycled Jewelry
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | NY
$35/$30 members. Registration required.
Includes museum admission.
Learn how to create stand-out pieces from found objects like old keys, stones, vintage or broken jewelry, recyclables, and more! Bring anything you’d like to “reimagine” into something unique and wearable. Make a statement with your “new” jewelry!
About Jocelyn Mackenzie (artist website):
With a BFA in Fiber from the Maryland Institute, College of Art, Jocelyn’s versatile talents in the handmade world integrate seamlessly with her passion as a performer and shine through her wearable art, costumes and textiles. Jocelyn thrives at creative problem solving and can make anything from anything. She is particularly attuned to sustainable fashion, recyclable art, and waste reduction. Her skills include costume construction, makeup, hand knitting, machine knitting, crochet, sculpture, drawing, illustration, jewelry making, felting, graphic design, styling, and art direction.
She has had the honor of creating knit and crochet commissions for Jim Henson, the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks, Martha Stewart for Lion Brand Yarn Company, Edun, Calvin Klein, Coach, Helmut Lang, and was worked in production under Lion Brand Yarn and Lars Andersson, LTD.

Vintage Showcase
2025-08-02 12:00 - 16:00 | NY
Free event.
Attention thrifters and vintage lovers! Find something “new” for school, work, and everything in between at this eco-conscious vintage showcase. Enjoy curated selections from local vintage vendors and give another life to one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories!
This event highlights their curatorial eye and creativity of Staten Island vendors:
• Hey Viv! Vintage
• Flavorseal
• Mood Swings
• Hey! Dollface
• SwaneeGRACE
• Anona de Juana
• Sunset Hill Design
• ETG Book Cafe
• ETG Clothing
Together they bring some of the best vintage and reimagined clothing and accessories available. Fashion historians and artists alike, these vendors hold a wealth of knowledge and are experts in their field.

Bird and Nature Walk: Cedar Grove Beach to Oakwood
2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Grove, Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10306, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
We will walk along the berm, looking for terns, etc. on the bay side, and field/marsh birds on the land side, in addition to Italian wall lizards.
Meet in the parking lot at Ebbits St. & Cedar Grove Ave.

Summer Nights: Darn It! Visible Mending
2025-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | NY
$35/$30 members. Registration required.
Includes museum admission.
Visible mending is about repairing clothes with intention and creativity. Guests will be introduced to traditional techniques such as darning, sashiko, and patching in order to help extend the life of a beloved garment. Boost style and longevity on an item otherwise destined for the landfill.

Bird and Nature Walk: Great Kills Park (Timed for low tide at 12:33 pm)
2025-08-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Great Kills Park
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
The highlights for this walk will be migrating shorebirds, in addition to waders and assorted.gulls and terns.
Meet in the big parking lot, and we will decide which route to take down to the beach & mud flats. Could be hot, bring sunscreen & drinks.

Bird and Nature Walk: Conference House Park
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee St., Staten Island, NY, 10307
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
We will be looking mainly for southbound migrants, both birds and butterflies.
Meet on Satterlee St. by the Visitor’s Center.

Fine Arts and Crafts Fair - 75th Annual Fence Show
2025-09-13 11:00 - 17:00 | NY
Free, includes Museum Admission, recommended for all ages.
Each year, the Fence Show transforms the Museum’s front lawn into an outdoor gallery featuring local artists and craftspeople. See and purchase paintings, ceramics, prints, jewelry and textiles and take something original home from this longstanding festival.
For more information and to register as a vendor, Please click here.

Bird and Nature Walk: Mount Loretto Unique Area
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Mount Loretto Unique Area, 20 Kenny Road, Staten Island, NY, 10309, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
We will search the wide open spaces of Mount Loretto for early fall migrants, including songbirds and raptors. This is also a good season for butterflies.
Meet in the parking lot off Hylan Blvd.

Curator’s Tour of Breakdown: The Promise of Decay
2025-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Free with Museum admission.
Join the curators for a special tour of our current exhibition Breakdown: The Promise of Decay

Wildlife Origami Workshop: For Teens by Teens
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | NY
Free admission for students with ID.
Presented by students from Rustic Pathways in partnership with Nonprofit Staten Island | Community Climate Corps
Join students from Rustic Pathways representing Climate Leaders Fellowship for a meaningful hands-on experience that combines the ancient art of origami with wildlife conservation awareness. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn to create beautiful paper sculptures of endangered animals while discovering the stories behind these remarkable creatures and the challenges they face in the wild.

Mushroom Walk with New York Mycological Society
2025-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
Free with museum admission.
Join the New York Mycological Society on a campus walk to observe, identify and document the surprising diversity of mushrooms hidden in plain sight all around us. Look closely and see what you can find! Magnifying hand lenses will be loaned to attendees. Beginners and all ages 7+ are welcome!

Walk 1: 2pm – 3pm
Walk 2: 3pm – 4pm
Please meet in the museum lobby 15 minutes before each walk.

NYMS Walk Leaders:
Wilton Rao is an engineer, naturalist and amateur mycologist specializing in the diversity of urban lichens. He has led mycological walks and workshops at New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Pioneer Works and other NYC cultural institutions. Passionate about urbanism, ecology, and their intersection, he spends his time documenting the wildlife of NYC in every park, lawn, and train platform he explores.
Maya Han is a walk co-leader and Cultural Programmer for NYMS where, since 2022, she has launched and stewarded the club’s collaborations between the arts and sciences. As a mycophile and filmmaker she is committed to environmental justice, alternative world making, and community building.
Maren Fossi is an amateur mycologist and ecologist. Maren has been a fungal ID specialist and walk leader at NYMS, Alice Austen House, and Climate Week NYC. She is involved with Break into Biotech and Genspace NYC, with a focus on fungal development and fostering engagement with the natural world. She received her B.S. in Ecology and Anthropology from Vanderbilt University.

About New York Mycological Society (NYMS):

Observing, identifying and documenting New York City’s surprising diversity of mushrooms all year round is at the heart of what we do. Our programming also includes ID meetings, lectures, workshops, cultural and culinary events.
We’re an all-volunteer organization and welcome everyone with a love of fungi, regardless of their level of knowledge or area of interest.

Bird and Nature Walk: Clove Lakes Park
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Clove Lakes Park
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
There should be a good variety of migrant songbirds in the park, including warblers, vireos and sparrows.
Meet at the top of the park – Victory Blvd and Royal Oak Road.

Crafternoons: Crochet Granny Squares with Jade Dinkins
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | NY
Includes museum admission. All materials provided. Ages 16+
$20/$15 members.
Learn to stitch a basic granny square block — one of the foundational patterns of crochet! Granny squares are used in various projects like blankets, bags, and clothing. Participants will learn the basic stitches, how to work in rounds, and how to combine colors and textures to create their own unique squares.

Museum Tour: Path Through History Weekend
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Free with museum admission. Registration recommended.
Path Through History Weekends showcase New York State’s fascinating history. Enjoy a free guided tour of the Staten Island Museum, learn about the borough of Staten Island, and enjoy our collections and featured exhibitions.

Bird and Nature Walk: North Park (Freshkills)
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Freshkills North Park, 350 Wild Ave., Staten Island, NY, 10314, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
William T. Davis Memorial Walk and Hawk Watch
The highlight will be a good assortment of sparrows along the entry road, plus raptors, etc., as we honor the memory of Staten Island’s greatest naturalist (born Oct. 12, 1862).
Meet in the parking lot (see map).

Front Five Walking Tour: Open House New York Weekend
2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 | NY
Celebrate the NYC Landmark Preservation Law’s 60th Anniversary. Snug Harbor’s Front Five aka Colonnade Row (Buildings A B C D E) were the Staten Island’s first landmark designated buildings in 1965. Join us for a walking tour with John Kilcullen, Vice President of the Preservation League of Staten Island to learn about the wonderful history of these architectural marvels and amazing structures.
Please meet at the Gatehouse (Pictured below) on Richmond Terrace at 12pm. The tour will begin there.

Circa 1870s.
Photograph courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Bird and Nature Walk: Brookfield Park
2025-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooklfield Park, Arthur Kill Rd. bet. Richmond Ave. and New Vale Ave., Staten Island, 10308, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
There should still be some lingering songbirds and raptors around, in addition to newly arrived wintering waterfowl.
Meet in the parking lot off Arthur Kill Road.

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park
2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Wolfe’s Pond Park, 420 Cornelia Ave., Staten Island, NY, 10312, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
The diversity of habitats (freshwater pond, woodlands, Raritan Bay) should yield a good mix of late migrants and winter residents.
Meet in the parking lot near the Parks Dept. buildings.

Artist Talk: Sarah Yuster “Freshkills, Contemporary Phoenix”
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Free with museum admission.
Join Freshkills Artist-in-Residence Sarah Yuster for an exploration of her new series of paintings Freshkills, Contemporary Phoenix.
Sarah Yuster is a painter known for her urban landscapes and insightful portraits.
“…armed with the tenet that small, ordinary truths often illuminate larger fields, I paint with an eye towards the tension and beauty that can occur when humanity, technology and the natural world convene at random points.”
Yuster’s perspective embraces the vortex. Her particular ability to convey atmosphere, air and subtle light, results in paintings that nail a moment, flash a glimpse or hint at a mystery.
https://www.sarahyuster.com/

Bird and Nature Walk: Silver Lake Park
2025-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Silver Lake Park, 700 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 10301
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
We will check the reservoirs for migrating waterfowl, and the plantings around the park for late migrant/winter resident songbirds.
Meet on Victory Blvd., across from the last cemetery on the right. (Vicinity of Parks Dept greenhouse)

Bird and Nature Walk: Blue Heron Park
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Blue Heron Park, 222 Poillon Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10312
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
The feeders behind the nature center will be the highlight here, in addition to walking the woodland trails in search of wintering birds. Meet in the parking lot at the Visitor’s Center.
