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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. \n\n\n\n\nSpring is off to a glorious beginning. Wildflowers are emerging\, and the warblers are coming in! Tree swallows are visiting the Vault Hill and Tibbett Meadows. Tulip trees and crabapples will be in flower in May along with cherry trees\, dogwoods\, redbud trees. The dawn chorus is well underway\, and birds are busy collecting nesting material. \nRSVP Now. \nTaking precautions against tick bite is recommended – socks over pants\, and you may want to use insect repellent. Check your body for ticks after being outdoors. \nWalk meets in front of the Nature Center.
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SUMMARY:261st Pollinator Garden Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in maintaining the 261st Pollinator Garden and surrounding open field at Van Cortlandt Park! Alongside our partners at the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance\, volunteers will help care for this essential habitat\, supporting native pollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and other beneficial wildlife. \nWhat You’ll Do: \nTasks will vary by season but may include: \n🐝 Weeding & Mulching – Removing invasive plants and refreshing mulch to support native species. \n🌱 Planting & Watering – Helping establish native wildflowers and other pollinator-friendly plants. \n🍂 General Garden Maintenance – Keeping the space clean\, healthy\, and welcoming for both pollinators and people. \nWhen & Where: \n📅 Date: Saturday\, May 30th \n🕘 Time: 10am – 1pm EDT \n📍 Meeting Location: The garden at W. 261st St. & Broadway\, Van Cortlandt Park \nWhat to Bring: \n\nComfortable clothes that can get dirty (long pants & sleeves recommended)\nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nWater bottle and snacks\nSunscreen and bug spray (as needed)\n\n🌿 No experience necessary! We provide gloves\, tools\, and guidance. Just bring your enthusiasm for conservation and community service. \nRSVP Now
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SUMMARY:Spring Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join Tea Arts & Culture and VCPA for 2nd Annual Spring Tea to celebrate spring & connect with the Bronx community in this beloved green space. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Tea Culture and Arts and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance to celebrate Spring in The Bronx at the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park. \nWe are thrilled to return for our second year to celebrate the season and connect with the Bronx community in this beloved green space. \nAll events are FREE! \nFeaturing: \nNature Walk at 2pm and 3pm \nTea experiences from 3pm\nMoroccan Tea with Nizar Gartit\nTea with Eduard Boguslavsky\, Erika Houle\, EunYoung Sebazco\, and Timothy Chacko\nGarden herbal tastings \nOdes to Common Things Poetry from 3PM\nReading with Henne Lena Van Campen\, Justin’s Maki\, Leah Kogen-Elimeliah and Meg Kaizu at 3:30 and 4:30\nWriting with Robin Lampman \nWashi Paper Making\nwith Michele Brody \nClick here for more details on the artists. \nSpace is limited. RSVP Recommended. \nThis program is partially funded by a 2025 Cultural Immigrant Initiative grant from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, Councilman Eric Dinowitz of Council District #11.\nPrivate support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.
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