named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bluebelt and Wetlands Protection
Initiative to map, preserve, and expand wetlands as part of Staten Island’s Bluebelt system for stormwater management and habitat conservation
Environmental Education and Outreach
Distributes bulletins, produces videos for community television, and publishes articles on forest ecology and biodiversity to educate the public
Forest Restoration Workshops
Hands-on workshops focused on planting native trees and shrubs and removing invasive plant species to restore Staten Island's woodlands
Land Conservation Advocacy
Advocacy and nomination of high-priority parcels for inclusion in New York State’s Open Space Conservation Plan, with a focus on expanding the Greenbelt and Bluebelt
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 4 activities
- Advances stewardship of Staten Island’s natural areasLeads efforts to protect and manage Staten Island's parklands, bluebelt corridors, and nature preserves through active conservation and community engagement.
- Advocates for preservation of green space on development sitesAdvocates for policies requiring the preservation of a greater proportion of natural green space on larger development sites to maintain ecological integrity on Staten Island.
- Advocates for tree and wetland protection policiesAdvocates for local legislation to protect mature and tall trees, preserve trees near waterways to support bald eagle habitats, implement tree protection setbacks, and formally map and preserve all wetlands, including integration with the Bluebelt system.
- Nominates land for state conservation planningActively nominates land parcels for inclusion in New York State's Open Space Conservation Plan through collaboration with state agencies to advance regional land protection goals.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 3 activities
- Conducts environmental education programsProvides public and membership education about the value of natural areas through meetings, workshops, nature walks, articles, newsletters, bulletins, mailings, and sponsorship of educational events to promote preservation.
- Organizes nature walks and hikesPlans and promotes guided nature walks and hikes, including seasonal and themed events such as a 10-mile winter greenbelt hike and a poetry-inspired spring walk, to engage the public with local ecosystems.
- Produces educational videos on local parklandsCreates and broadcasts videos showcasing Staten Island's parklands through local community television to raise public awareness and support for conservation.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 2 activities
- Hosts forest and native plant restoration workshopsConducts hands-on workshops focused on planting native tree and shrub species, removing invasive plants, and restoring native ecosystems such as serpentine barrens.
- Supports native plant restoration with plant and seed supplySupports ecological restoration by growing and supplying native plants and seeds to the New York City Department of Parks and other environmental organizations.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Conducts conservation work for sensitive speciesImplements targeted conservation efforts in local wetlands, including protection and monitoring of sensitive salamander species.
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Public Garden Tours and Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual spring meeting and public talksOrganizes an annual spring meeting featuring project updates, guest speakers such as Doug Tallamy, and information on upcoming events, along with hosting other educational talks on native plants and wildlife.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces annual calendar featuring local nature photographyCreates and distributes an annual calendar showcasing the natural beauty of Staten Island through photographs taken by local photographers and nature enthusiasts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants$17K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$250%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$100K
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Net assets$100K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -72.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ALAN I BENIMOFF PHD — DIRECTOR
- DON RECKLIES — DIRECTOR
- EILEEN MONREALE — DIRECTOR
- ELAINE CROTEAU — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN O'FLAHERTY PRATT — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER BUTTS — DIRECTOR
- HERB SMITH — DIRECTOR
- JACQUELINE PERINE — DIRECTOR
- KWYNN HOGAN — DIRECTOR
- LINDA COHEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- E.O. Wilson Partner — Cited as a scientific authority whose "Half-Earth" principle informs the organization's conservation advocacy.
- Greenbelt Native Plant Center Partner — Works with the center that grows and supplies native plants and seeds for ecological restoration in New York City.
- NY State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Collaborates with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods on land conservation and nominations to the Open Space Conservation Plan.
- NY State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Partner — Works with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods on updates to the Open Space Conservation Plan.
- Native Plant Society of Staten Island Partner — Collaborates with the local native plant organization focused on Staten Island.
- New York Botanical Garden Partner — Partners with the institution providing resources and guides for native plant gardening in the region.
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection Partner — Guides Bluebelt projects on Staten Island that align with conservation goals of Protectors of Pine Oak Woods.
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Partner — City agency whose land acquisition program overlaps with and complements state and nonprofit conservation efforts on Staten Island.
- ProPublica Government — Source for publicly available financial reports (Form 990s) of Protectors of Pine Oak Woods.
- Richard Buegler Partner — Honored through the naming of the 10-mile Winter Greenbelt Hike, indicating a meaningful association.
- Staten Island Museum Partner — Hosts the organization's annual spring meeting.
- Staten Island Naturalists Partner — Collaborates with Staten Island Naturalists in the blind selection process for the annual calendar.
- Suzanne Simard Partner — Board member shared a presentation by Suzanne Simard on forest ecology.
- University of Delaware Partner — Collaborated with or featured a speaker from the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology.
- northeastern Ohio Partner — Region referenced in anecdotal observation about insect population decline
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Climate-Resilient and Equitable Land Conservationmethodology: climate_resilient_conservationBy prioritizing land conservation in vulnerable urban areas and high-carbon ecosystems, we enhance climate resilience and equity, because shorelands and green spaces in lower-income neighborhoods reduce heat island effects, mitigate flooding, and sequester carbon.
- Education and Advocacy for Conservationmethodology: education_and_advocacyBy educating members, the public, and elected officials about the value of natural areas, we increase support for their protection and preservation, because informed stakeholders are more likely to advocate for and enact conservation policies.
- Large-Scale Habitat Protection Based on Scientific Thresholdsmethodology: half-earthBy advocating for the protection of at least 50% of land (Half-Earth principle), we prevent mass species extinction, because ecosystem integrity and species survival depend on preserving large, interconnected natural areas.
- Native Plant Ecosystem Restorationmethodology: native-plant-ecologyBy promoting and restoring native plant communities, we support local biodiversity and ecological food webs, because native flora are essential for sustaining insect populations and, in turn, breeding birds and other native species.