Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center

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2351 Veteran’s Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309

New York City Region

Latitude 40.53758

Longitude -74.225349

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General Information: (718) 605-3970 ext 201

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Interpretive Center at Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve

Group Programs

The Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center offers interactive exhibits and environmental education programs. Come learn about the Preserve's natural environment and rich history of the Lenape, the Free Blacks of Sandy Ground, the clay-miners, and organic farmer Herbert Gericke. Historical artifacts as well as wildlife specimens native to Staten Island's south shore are on display. Visitors can get up close and personal with live animals, enjoy the touch discovery station, look through a children's stereoscope or play in the kid's activity area. Be sure to venture outside and explore the miles of trails that wander among meadows, forests, wetlands, streams and to Sharrotts Pond.

The Interpretive Center offers environmental education programs year round for schools at all grade levels as well as interpretive programs, hikes, and themed walks for youth organizations and the general public. Contact the Center for more information on public, school, scout or camp programs.

Hours of Operation

The Park Office, located at 83 Nielsen Ave, Staten Island, NY is open 9 AM - 5 PM daily. Phone: (718) 967-1976 The Preserve gounds are open dawn to dusk.
The Interpretive Center is open Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm and Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm with exhibits, classroom space, games and access to Preserve trails.

Fees & Rates

Program Fees
All programs are FREE of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tue 23 Apr

Tot Time Tuesdays
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center

Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-4.

Wed 24 Apr

Art in the Park: Flowerpot Painting
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center

Get ready for spring! Come pain a terracotta flower pot at the Nature Center to bring home as your new centerpiece! All supplies included, registration required. All ages

Registration: Required

Sat 27 Apr

Earth Day Seed Starters
Saturday, April 27, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center

Celebrate Earth Day by planting wildflower seeds! If you attend our Art in the Park, bring your freshly painted flowerpots. Or join us in the old-school style of planting seeds in a biodegradable egg carton! Registration required. All ages.

Registration: Required

Tue 30 Apr

Tot Time Tuesdays
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center

Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. A guided story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-4.

Sat 04 May

I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center

Show your park some love during this state-wide event! Join us at the Nature Center and help us with important trail restoration including wood chipping, log rolling, and litter removal. Volunteer registration opens early April, sign up at: https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day

Registration: Required

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