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SPRING 2019
from the president
Dear Friends,
As spring arrives, we are excited to welcome a new exhibition, Field Notes: Seed
Stories and the Power of Plants. The exhibition brings together the Museum’s
core subjects of art, natural science, and history, bridging biodiversity of the past
to the present. To coincide with the exhibition, we will present a new event - an
Earth Day “How To” Festival on April 27 transforming the Museum into a giant
interactive science fair!
We are also preparing for this year’s Gala on Friday, May 10 where we will be
honoring Virginia Allen, Janice and Charles Stoffers, and the Impractical Jokers’
Daniel Green for their ongoing support and contributions to the Museum. We
hope to see you all there celebrating our dynamic community and helping raise
funds for the museum’s programming.
When you visit during the month of June, be sure to stop by the auditorium where
we will be screening “What Pride Means to Me” to mark the 50th Anniversary of
the Stonewall Uprising and a half-century of LGBTQIA+ liberation as part of World
Pride.
With so many new and exciting things happening this season – don’t forget to
keep an eye out for our family programming mainstays like Super Science and
Family Art Workshops happening monthly. And don’t miss the campus-wide
event, Big Picnic on June 15.
Happy Spring!
Kind regards,
Janice Monger
President & CEO
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Front Cover: Gale Wisdom, 12 Bouquets (detail). Photogram, 2014-2016
new exhibition Featuring artworks and seed histories from Hudson Valley Seed Company, documentary videos of Staten Island gardeners by Jay Weichun, photograms of local flora by Gale Wisdom, and museum botanical specimens selected by the Greenbelt Native Plant Center. These four projects explore the cultural, artistic, and scientific impact of collecting plant life. In doing so, they reveal narratives of resilience, fragility, and transformation. Field Notes speaks to the heritage embedded in the flora around us. Members Preview Friday, April 12, 7pm-9pm Public Opening Reception Saturday, April 13, 12pm-2pm 3
Family Art Workshops
This season of Family Art her graduate studies. For the past
Workshops will focus on the decade, Jenya has been a teaching
dynamic connections between artist at multiple programs and venues,
art and science, taught by artist including the Staten Island Museum’s
and educator Jenya Frid. education department, and her own art
studio, Canvas and Crayon.
To register visit the Event page
at StatenIslandMuseum.org. Support for Family Art Workshops is provided
by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation.
Jenya Frid has a BFA in Illustration from
Parsons School of Design, and an MA
in Art History from Hunter College. Her Family Art Workshops
illustrations have appeared in many
publications, including The New York Basic Bookbinding
Saturday, April 6, 1pm-3pm
Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Her art has been exhibited in solo Seed Collagraphs
and group exhibitions in throughout Saturday, May 4, 1pm-3pm
New York City. She is passionate
about printmaking and drawings, and Fairy Gardens
concentrated in print history during Saturday, June 1, 1pm-3pm
FREE with Museum Admission
Register at StatenIslandMuseum.org/calendar-programs
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SUPER SCIENCE
Spring 2019 Super Science Department Chair from 1995 to 2005,
Workshops will spotlight and is presently the science specialist
environmental science and for the Early Childhood and Lower
ecology taught by science School divisions and is the science
educator and Staten Island teacher and an advisor for grade 7.
Advance columnist Clay Wollney.
Registration recommended. Clay continues to enjoy facilitating an
understanding of nature and science
To register visit the Event page both in and out of the classroom.
at StatenIslandMuseum.org. Other activities include science clubs at
Blue Heron Park and the Staten Island
Clay Wollney’s interest in natural science Museum, leading walks for Protectors
was sparked at the age of four when a of Pine-Oaks Woods and writing the
box turtle wandered into his backyard. “Ask Clay” column in the Staten Island
Throughout his youth and adolescence, Advance.
Clay explored the woodlands of the
South Shore as his interest in nature super science
grew. At fifteen, Clay began working Workshops
as a nature guide in High Rock where
his skills in education developed under Mini BioBlitz
the guidance of the naturalists and Saturday, April 27, 11am-1pm
educators there. Upon graduation
from NYU in 1975, Clay accepted a Self-Sustaining Aquarium
position with the National Park Service Saturday, May 25, 11am-1pm
at Gateway National Recreation Area.
In 1978, Clay moved to Staten Island Life on a Log
Academy to experience the rewards of Saturday, June 22, 11am-1pm
teaching science. He served as Science
FREE with Museum Admission
Register at StatenIslandMuseum.org/calendar-programs
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APRIL
Bird and Nature Walk: Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s
High Rock Park Pond Park and Lemon Creek
Wednesday, April 3, 10am-12pm Wednesday, April 17, 10am-12pm
FREE/Donations Welcome FREE/Donations Welcome
Join us at this well-known bird magnet Explore this premiere birding locale for
as we search for early spring arrivals. osprey, blue-winged teal, and a variety
Meet in the parking lot at the top of of warblers. Meet in the main lot by the
Nevada Ave. Parks Dept. building.
Family Art Workshop:
Basic Bookbinding
Saturday, April 6, 1pm-3pm
FREE with museum admission
Register in advance. Space is limited.
Learn simple book binding and paper
folding techniques to make your own
nature journal. Take these journals
with you everywhere you go to record
interesting plants and wildlife you
meet along the way. To register visit the
Event page at StatenIslandMuseum.org.
MEMBERS PREVIEW
Field Notes: Stories and
the Power of Plants
Friday, April 12, 7pm-9pm
Imagination Studio: Printmaking
Open exclusively to Museum members, Wednesday-Friday, April 24-26, 1pm-3pm
view the new exhibition prior to the FREE with museum admission;
public opening. Light refreshments Kids enter FREE!
provided. RSVP to 718.483.7119 or Register in advance. Space is limited.
AStraniere@StatenIslandMuseum.org
The Museum classroom becomes an
open studio for vibrant imagination!
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OPENING Explore a variety of printmaking
Field Notes: Seed Stories and the techniques, resulting in a series of one-
Power of Plants of-a-kind prints. No prior experience
Saturday, April 13 necessary. To register visit the Event
Reception from 12pm-2pm page at StatenIslandMuseum.org.
FREE with museum admission Supported in part by Lily Auchincloss
See page 4 for exhibition details. Foundation.
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earth day celebration:
how-to-festival
Saturday, April 27, 12pm-4pm
FREE with museum admission
Join us as we transform the
museum into a giant classroom
celebrating citizen science!
Hands-on workshops, drop-in
presentations, and scheduled
lectures take place throughout
the museum. Local experts,
enthusiasts, hobbyists, and
professionals share their particular
passions, ranging from activities
that require highly specialized skills
to those anyone can do. Celebrate
our community’s know-how, learn
something new, and help protect
the only world we have.
Super Science: Mini BioBlitz
Saturday, April 27, 12pm-2pm
6-12 year olds, accompanied by an adult
FREE with museum admission
Register in advance. Space is limited.
A bioblitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species as
possible within a designated location and time. Participants will mark a small
area for study and write their field notes in an observational chart. Are plants
flowering? What insects are on the ground? Under rocks? On leaves? Are there
any birds or mammals in the area? What are they doing?
FREE with Museum Admission
Register at StatenIslandMuseum.org/calendar-programs
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may
Bird and Nature Walk:
Conference House Park
Wednesday, May 1, 10am-12pm
FREE/Donations Welcome
Join us for a walk in New York City’s
southernmost park. Meet in the
parking lot across from the park
Visitor’s Center, on Satterlee St.
Family Art Workshop:
Seed Collagraphs Staten Island Museum Gala
Saturday, May 4, 1pm-3pm Friday, May 10, 7pm-11pm
FREE with museum admission Richmond County Country Club
Register in advance. Space is limited.
Join us for dinner, cocktails, silent
Seeds from different plants differ in auction, and live music, at this annual
size and shape too. Grouped together, fundraiser to benefit the Staten Island
these seeds can create compelling Museum. The event will honor Virginia
designs and patterns. Create a seed Allen for her long-time commitment
collage and then experiment with to the Museum as a volunteer, her
making prints or rubbings of your community activism, and work to
design. To register visit the Event page care for the people of Staten Island
at StatenIslandMuseum.org. as a Black Angel nurse during the
tuberculosis crisis; Impractical Jokers
Bird and Nature Walk: Clove & Daniel Green of truTV, for their
Lakes Park contributions to the success of the
Wednesday, May 8, 10am-12pm Museum’s recent exhibition Impractical
FREE/Donations Welcome Jokers: Homecoming, and Janice
Trees and shrubs come alive with Giacalone-Stoffers & Charles Stoffers,
neotropical migrant songbirds! Meet for their philanthropy, contributions
at the Martling Ave. bridge. as business owners and professional
framers, and history of support of the
Museum.
Wildflower Walk: Corson’s Brook
Woods, Staten Island
To purchase tickets, visit the Event
Saturday, May 11, 10 am-12pm
FREE/Donations Welcome page at StatenIslandMuseum.org.
Celebrate NYC Wildflower Week with
locally rare wildflowers such as wild
ginger, blue cohosh, bloodroot, and
false hellebore. Trees include a unique
red maple, American basswood, and
old-growth tulip trees. Meet at the
8 intersection of Jasper St. and Forest
Hill Rd.
Pride Kick-Off Bird and Nature Walk:
Saturday, May 11, 7pm-10pm Great Kills Park
Suggested Museum admission $8 for Wednesday, May 22, 3pm-5pm
adults, students and seniors $5 FREE/Donations Welcome
Join the Pride Center of Staten Island A walk timed to catch the outgoing
for the 2019 Pride Kick-Off party. tide and increase the chances of
Celebrate with food and music while seeing shorebirds and waders.
viewing the featured documentary Meet in the large lot, about ¾ mile
video What Pride Means to Me. in from Hylan Blvd.
Commemorate the year with your
finest pose at the photo booth and
participate in a larger conversation
Artist Talk:
by telling the world what Pride
Gale Wisdom
means to you. Sunday, May 26
2pm-3:30pm
FREE with
museum
Bird and Nature Walk: admission
Mount Loretto Unique Area Join artist Gale
Wednesday, May 15, 10am-12pm Wisdom for
FREE/Donations Welcome a hands-on
The open fields attract bobolink and lecture as she
eastern meadowlark, in addition to a unpacks the process and inspiration
variety of raptors with wading birds behind her work in the current
and waterfowl in the wetlands. Meet exhibition Field Notes: Seed Stories and
in the DEC parking lot off Hylan Blvd. the Power of Plants. Participants will
explore camera-less photography by
Super Science: making prints with collected flora.
To register visit the Event page at
Self-Sustaining Aquarium
Saturday, May 25, 12pm-2pm StatenIslandMuseum.org.
6-12 year olds, accompanied by an adult
FREE with museum admission
Register in advance. Space is limited. Bird and Nature Walk:
How do plants and animals in a Brookfield Park
natural pond take care of themselves? Wednesday, May 29, 10am-12pm
FREE/Donations Welcome
Although people don’t care for them,
it’s no miracle they continue to survive. Join us for a walk around this new park.
Natural cycles and relationships that We can expect to see wading birds,
have evolved over time support living waterfowl, and raptors. Meet in the
organisms. In this month’s Super parking lot off Arthur Kill Road, near
Science, guests will make a miniature Brookfield Ave.
version of a pond ecosystem.
To register visit the Event page at
StatenIslandMuseum.org. 9
June
Family Art Workshop:
Fairy Gardens
Saturday, June 1, 1:pm-3pm
FREE with museum admission
Register in advance. Space is limited.
Magic and beauty are all within
reach! Create your own miniature
fantasy world with found objects and
recycled materials. You are invited and
encouraged to bring items from home
or from nature that you would like
to turn into tiny art for your gardens.
We will supply plenty of fantastic
whatchamacallits to ignite your
creativity and conjure up some fairy Homegrown: Staten Island and
magic. To register visit the Event page the World of Botany
at StatenIslandMuseum.org. Sunday, June 2, 2pm-3pm
FREE with museum admission
Join botanist Ed Toth and friends
World Science Festival: as they spotlight Staten Island’s
The Ultimate Science Street Fair importance in the world of botany and
& Apprentice Program botanical exploration from the 19th
Sunday, June 2, 10am-6pm century into present day.
Enjoy a packed day with hundreds of
hands-on experiences including the
Apprentice Program. Ever wonder Bird and Nature Walk:
how a scientist identifies a critter? Buck’s Hollow
Wednesday, June 5, 10am-12pm
Join biologist and Director of Natural
FREE/Donations Welcome
Science at the Staten Island Museum,
Colleen Evans, as she decodes Join the search for nesting chickadees,
taxonomy. Learn how scientists catbirds, woodpeckers, and others.
identify organisms and how scientific Meet at the intersection of Manor Road
classification works. Then take part in and Rockland Ave.
a tasty problem-solving activity and
learn to become your own expert in
identifying the insects around you!
10Access Art for All - Sunday Art
Studios Reception
Sunday, June 16, 2pm-4pm
Adults: $8, Students/Seniors: $5
(Includes admission to the museum)
Registration required. Space is limited.
Enjoy collage art made by teens and
5 Boros to Freedom:
young adults as part of Access Art
Abolition in Staten Island for All. The artwork will be displayed
with Debbie-Ann Paige in the Museum’s Barker Welfare
Saturday, June 8, 12pm and 2pm
Classroom throughout June, and at
FREE with museum admission
the GRACE Foundation in Summer
Join historian Debbie-Ann Paige for a 2019. To register visit the Event page at
presentation about sites and events StatenIslandMuseum.org.
of significance in Staten Island’s Sunday Art Studios is part of Access Art for All, a
Underground Railroad history. This programmatic partnership with the Staten Island
Children’s Museum, Staten Island Zoo, and the
program is part of 5 Boros to Freedom,
GRACE Foundation of NY, with support from a
a city-wide effort to remember and CreateNYC Disability Forward Fund grant from the
honor the first generations of Africans NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
in New York, their resilience and
creativity, and the bonds they built Bird and Nature Walk:
among the various people brought to
Mount Loretto Unique Area
NYC from Africa. 5 Boros to Freedom Wednesday, June 19, 10am-12pm
looks to touch the past and investigate FREE/Donations Welcome
its relevance to the present.
Search for nesting Baltimore and
orchard orioles, indigo buntings, and
Sitewide Event: BIG PICNIC others as we walk along the open fields
Saturday, June 15, 12pm-4pm
(Rain date: June 22) and meadows of Mt. Loretto. Meet in
$5 in advance, $8 at the door, the DEC parking lot off Hylan Blvd.
FREE for children under 1
Super Science: Life on a Log
Kick-off the summer with all things Saturday, June 22, 11am-1pm
picnic! Join us for art, games, 6-12 year olds, accompanied by an adult
entertainment, food, and more! Your FREE with museum admission
ticket also includes entry to all your Register in advance. Space is limited.
favorite museums, galleries, and
Decomposing trees and other plant
gardens at Snug Harbor Cultural Center
materials play a vital role in the
& Botanical Garden, including Art Lab,
recycling of materials needed for life.
Noble Maritime Collection, Staten
They also provide homes for many
Island Museum, Staten Island Children’s
living organisms. Investigating three
Museum, and the New York Chinese
stages of decomposition, participants
Scholar’s Garden.
will answer the question, “What
happens to a tree after it falls?” 11Looking Ahead
to Summer
Earth Camp: Outdoor Adventures
and Nature Explorations
Earth Camp is for adventurous kids,
8-13 years old, who love nature!
Campers will learn to appreciate nature
and build science skills and friendships,
while searching for the “find of the day”.
During the two-week session, campers
go on trips out in the field to explore a
variety of habitats found at local parks
and green spaces. Campers are also
taught how to keep a Field Journal to
record daily observations. Every child
Earth camp 2019 Rates
receives their own Field Discovery Kit.
Members $500
Non-Members $550
Early Bird Special: Register before Earth Camp 2019
May 11 and receive 10% discount July 8 – 19
Camp registration is first come, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3pm
first served.
SUMMER NIGHTS
Join the Museum Thursday nights
for another summer of hands-on
fun for adults.
Details coming soon.
12SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
Modern spaces in a historic setting.
Holiday Parties • Cocktail Receptions • Meetings & Trainings •
Engagement Parties • Birthday Parties • Rehearsal Dinners • Weddings
Concerts & Recitals • Photo Shoots
Whether it’s a meeting, party, or celebration, the Staten Island
Museum is the perfect place to host your next event.
Create your dream event with multi-room and full Museum options
available. Contact Visitor Services to learn how you can add tech,
tours, and more to your rental.
The Staten Island Museum is ADA compliant and accessible by
public transportation.
To learn more about renting space for your event call 718.727.1135
or email Rentals@StatenIslandMuseum.org
Visit www.StatenIslandMuseum.org/rentals for more information. 13Membership Did you know Museum members enjoy free admission, discounts for events, programs and in the Museum store, and reciprocal membership with 20 other New York State museums? Visit our StatenIslandMuseum.org or call 718.727.1135 for additional membership benefits & details. $35 Senior (65+) / Student (with ID) $240 Experience $45 Individual / Educator (with ID) $600 Engage $60 Family & Friends $1,200 Excel $120 Explore See website for more options Please complete and return to: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Bldg. A, Staten Island, NY 10301 New Renewal Member Name Address City State Zip Phone Email Address Additional contribution of $ helps the Museum present educational programs for all generations. Check enclosed for $ payable to Staten Island Museum. Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Name Card # Expiration Date Signature
Location and Hours
Staten Island Museum Admission (Suggested)
1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A Adults: $8
Located on the historic grounds of Snug Students and Seniors: $5
Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. Children 2-12: $2
Two miles from the Staten Island Ferry via Free for Museum Members and Children under 2
the S40 bus. Free parking is available.
Staten Island Museum Front Desk
Hours 718.727.1135
Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm Info@StatenIslandMuseum.org
Closed on New Years Day.
History Archives Inquiries
Guided Tours Gabriella Leone at 718.727.1135 ext. 123
Wednesdays at 1pm GLeone@StatenIslandMuseum.org
Sundays at 1pm & 3pm
Support
Staten Island Museum Board of Trustees
Officers: David Businelli (Chair), Daniel Jost (Vice Chair), Dolores N. Morris (Asst. Vice Chair),
Gary Reichard (Secretary), William Blanco (Treasurer), and Dina Marie Filippini (Governance Chair)
Trustees: Keisha Amey-Hambric, Al Bonadonna, Craig Campbell, Michael T. Mantello,
Susan Master, Latoya Murphy, Kashif Pervez, Claire Regan, Gina-Marie Reitano, Alan Tepper,
Tom Tormey, and Arlene Viviano.
Staten Island Museum President & CEO Janice Monger
The Staten Island Museum is housed in City-owned facilities. It is supported in part by public funds from NYC
Department of Cultural Affairs, Mayor Bill de Blasio; NYC Council Staten Island Delegation and Council Members Debi
Rose, Joe Borelli, and Steven Matteo; and Staten Island Borough President James S. Oddo. Additional public funding
is provided by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development; New York State Legislature and Senators
Diane Savino and Andrew Lanza; Assembly Members Michael Cusick and Charles Fall; NYS Office of Parks, Recreation,
and Historical Preservation; New York State Council on the Arts; New York Council on the Humanities; and Institute
for Museum and Library Services, National Endowment for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Humanities. We
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