Friends of Blue Heron Park

Friends of Blue Heron Park Friends of Blue Heron Park helps support this 250+ acre nature center and wildlife preserve located in Annadale Staten Island. HOW TO GET THERE:
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In the 1970's, a group of citizens, now known as Friends of Blue Heron Park, lobbied for the creation of a protected natural area on Staten Island's south shore. In 1984, as a result of their work and dedication, 155 acres were designated by the city as parkland. In 1998, Blue Heron Nature Center opened its doors to the public. As of 2005, Blue Heron Park has grown to over 250 acres. Rapid Transit

: Exit at Annadale Station. Walk uphill on Annadale Road to Poillon Avenue. Follow Poillon a half mile to the park entrance. By Bus: Take S78 or S59 to Poillon Avenue. Walk north 0.5 mi. to entrance. By Car: Take the West Shore Expressway or the Korean War Vetrans Memorial (Richmond) Parkway and exit at Arden Avenue. Drive Arden Avenue south to Hylan Blvd., turn right and travel 0.6 mile to Poillon Avenue. Turn right, go half mile to park entrance. Or using Hylan Blvd., Poillon Avenue is 1.1 miles past Richmond Avenue when traveling toward Tottenville.

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Today Sat. May 9th, Forest Bathing and a rainy day bird hike.
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Today Sat. May 9th, Forest Bathing and a rainy day bird hike.

This Sat. May 9Adult Forest Bathing hike11-12:30pmWarblers are back.. meditation of bird songs.Kids n Kritters1-2pm Year...
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This Sat. May 9
Adult Forest Bathing hike
11-12:30pm
Warblers are back.. meditation of bird songs.

Kids n Kritters
1-2pm Year of the horse.
Join in for a hike and a horse craft

Address

222 Poillon Avenue
New York, NY
10312

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(718) 390-8000

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