The Greenbelt Native Plant Center (GNPC), a facility of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, is a 13–acre greenhouse, nursery, and seed bank complex located on Staten Island, NY.

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Education, Volunteers & Interns

Education

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The Greenbelt Native Plant Center is a great resource for teachers to bring context to the subjects of plant genetics, ecology, habitat conservation and restoration, and nursery and greenhouse horticulture.

Volunteers

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The Greenbelt Native Plant Center offers opportunities to those interested in native plant production that directly benefits our city.

Internships

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Our science–based native plant production and seed banking offers hands–on experience and instruction to students interested in habitat conservation and restoration, nursery management, horticulture, and other related professional fields.