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SUMMARY:21 in '21
DESCRIPTION:Hike or Run 21 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2021\, post on social media from the park to spread the word\, and wear your 21 in ‘21 Finisher’s Patch with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned it!). \nVCPA will provide you with route options within Van Cortlandt Park\, the third largest park in NYC\, but you pick your method (hike\, run\, stroll\, skip) and you pick when (as long as you complete all by December 31\, 2021). Van Cortlandt Park\, located in the Northwest Bronx\, has over 20 miles of trails of various levels of difficulty. If any of the suggested trails are too strenuous\, you can substitute as you like. The specific trails do not matter as much as hitting the goal of 21 miles. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/21-in-21/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T190000
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SUMMARY:Youth Run Farmstand
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 10 Years of our Youth Run Farmstand. Get locally grown produce\, including Bronx Hot Sauce\, at affordable prices at our weekly farmstand.  Weekly features including coffee\, bread and more.  Check our social media @vcpalliance for updates. \nLocated in the Train Park at Orloff Ave. and Gale Place\, Bronx\, NY 10463 \nWe accept WIC\, FMNP Checks\, EBT\, Snap\, Cash and Credit/Debit. \nFor every $2 spent on EBT/Snap\, receive $2 in Health Bucks (maximum of $10/day) including the NEW Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits for all families that have school aged children. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/youth-run-farm-stand/2021-07-07/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20210803T152105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T152105Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwalks with Audubon NYC
DESCRIPTION:Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss a wide range of avian topics. Each walk will be lead by a New York City Audubon guide. \nAdvance registration is required and limited to 20 people per week. \nPhoto by John Larson\, Audubon Photography Awards 2015.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/birdwalks-with-audubon-nyc/2021-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20210807T121100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T203734Z
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SUMMARY:Barefoot Dancing
DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION- VAN CORTLANDT GOLF HOUSE! \nKick off your shoes and dance on the deck of the Van Cortlandt Golf House.  Free Bachata and Merengue dance instruction and live music by Edwin Ferreras and Edwina Chavez along with instruments by Areíto Arts musicians.  This cultural enrichment event is fun for the whole family- parents and kids of all ages welcome. Enter the park at Broadway and W. 246th Street. \nThis project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts\, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature\, and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts. \nSpecial thank you to Lotus Music and Dance. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/barefoot-dancing/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Hikes: Beautiful Fall!
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Hikes in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator!\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 24th from 4pm to 6pm – meeting at Woodlawn Playground\n\n\nSaturday\, September 25th from 10am to 12pm – meeting at Southern end of Van Cortlandt Golf House \nClick here to purchase tickets! \n\n\n\n\nNature Glam! Come with us for an outdoors adventure in Van Cortlandt Park to create Nature Bracelets! Collect all the beautiful pieces of nature that have fallen on the forest floor to design your very own bracelet. Colorful leaves\, fancy seeds\, delicate flower petals and even shiny pebbles make the perfect trinkets and charms!Read Aloud Story: “Goodbye Summer\, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak \n– Both easy hikes include a hands-on activity and goody bags for all participants (even parents!). \n– Tickets must be purchased for everyone participating. \n– Please select the appropriate ticket so we can prepare your goody bags! \n– Space is limited\, so register soon for one or both. \n– Two different meeting locations! Friday is at Woodlawn Playground and Saturday is at the Southern End of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. \nVCPA will hold Family Hikes Rain or Shine! In the event of heavy downpours or thunderstorms\, we will cancel and refund tickets. Tickets canceled with less than 48 hour notice will not be refunded.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-fun-hikes-beautiful-fall/2021-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20210910T182236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T132728Z
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SUMMARY:Honor and Praise
DESCRIPTION:MOVED DUE TO FORECAST OF RAIN TO WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH AT 5PM. \nHonor and Praise: Celebrating the Influence of the African Diaspora on Global Culture \nJoin us for an evening of music and discussion on the intersection of music\, culture\, and Black identity. This outdoor concert highlights contemporary classical works by composers Trevor Weston\, Valerie Coleman\, and Dorothy Rudd Moore. Featuring members of Bronx Arts Ensemble and The New York Philharmonic\, alongside an interdisciplinary panel of Black scholars: \n\nDr. Fredara Hadley\, ethnomusicologist;\nDr. Trevor Weston\, composer; and;\nDr. Raymond Codrington\, cultural anthropologist.\n\nVaccination\, mask\, and advance reservation required. \nHeld on the grounds of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Enter the park at Broadway and W. 246th Street. \nPresented by Bronx Arts Ensemble\, the New York Philharmonic\, Van Cortlandt House Museum\, and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. \nClick here for more information and to RSVP.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/honor-and-praise/
LOCATION:Van Cortlandt House Museum
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T123000
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SUMMARY:Fall Mushroom Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and New York Mycological Society on a fall mushroom walk into Van Cortlandt Park’s lovely and extensive woodlands where we’ll encounter all types of fascinating fall fungi – from cap-and-stem fungi to polypores\, puffballs\, jellies\, crusts and even tiny ascomycetes. Learn about mushroom lifestyles\, find out what’s toxic and what’s not and get tips on mushroom identification. Come prepared for off-road walking. Kids welcome! \nWe will meet on the parkside of W. 242nd Street and Broadway near the last stop of the 1 train. \nRSVP Required.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/fall-mushroom-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20210913T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T204902Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Onsite in the Park with Shelley Haven
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Shelley Haven to experience nature anew. Tour the site with Shelley and gain insights into selecting and framing your subject. Create an artwork with her guidance and encouragement during the session\, then share your work with fellow participants. \nFor beginning and experienced adults and mature young adults. Drawing materials provided or bring your own favorite supplies! Bring a blanket\, portable stool\, or chair. Limited park bench seating is available. Class size is limited to 15 registered participants. \nSession 1: Moved to Raindate: Monday\, October 11\, 2-5pm\nSession 1 will take place near the lake\, newly renamed Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond.\nMeet on the lawn north of the Golf House\, just past the golf carts.\nRain date: Monday\, October 11\, 2-5pm \nSession 2: Saturday\, October 30\, 2-5pm\nSession 2 will take place at the Quiet Zone garden at 261st Street and Broadway.\nMeet at the benches facing the garden.\nRain date: Sunday\, October 31\, 2-5pm \nFree. Registration required. \nParticipants can do either or both sessions. \nThis program is supported by a City Artist Corps Grant awarded to visual artist Shelley Haven for this Creative Public Engagement project. #CityArtistCorps  Learn more by following @NYCulture on social media. \nwww.shelleyhaven.com \nwww.instagram.com/shelley.haven.art
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/drawing-onsite-in-the-park-with-shelley-haven/2021-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20210914T002516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T172529Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Get up and dance on the lawn of Van Cortlandt House Museum or bring a blanket\, sit\, and enjoy the music. \n\n\n\n\n\nFree Bomba dance instruction and live interactive music and dance performance by Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe performing Bomba and other Caribbean music. Bomba is an Afro-Puerto Rican musical genre with its origins in West Africa\, Puerto Rico\, and the Caribbean. \n\n\nThis cultural enrichment event is free\, fun\, and for the whole family. All ages are welcome! \nRSVP Now. \nThis project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts\, with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature\, and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/dancing-on-the-lawn/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20210810T172309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T172309Z
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SUMMARY:Hike-toberfest 2021
DESCRIPTION:See why Van Cortlandt Park is where NYC hikes when you join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Hike-toberfest! \nHike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration\, complete with local beer\, German food\, live music\, lawn games\, and more. \nVisit our Hike-toberfest 2021 page for more information\, to purchase tickets and to become a sponsor.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/hike-toberfest-2021/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20210913T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T153124Z
UID:10000209-1635688800-1635699600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Drawing Onsite in the Park with Shelley Haven
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Shelley Haven to experience nature anew. Tour the site with Shelley and gain insights into selecting and framing your subject. Create an artwork with her guidance and encouragement during the session\, then share your work with fellow participants. \nFor beginning and experienced adults and mature young adults. Drawing materials provided or bring your own favorite supplies! Bring a blanket\, portable stool\, or chair. Limited park bench seating is available. Class size is limited to 15 registered participants. \nSession 2: Moved to Raindate: Sunday\, October 31\, 2-5pm\nSession 2 will take place at the Quiet Zone garden at 261st Street and Broadway.\nMeet at the benches facing the garden. \nFree. Registration required. \nParticipants can do either or both sessions. \nThis program is supported by a City Artist Corps Grant awarded to visual artist Shelley Haven for this Creative Public Engagement project. #CityArtistCorps  Learn more by following @NYCulture on social media. \nwww.shelleyhaven.com \nwww.instagram.com/shelley.haven.art
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/drawing-onsite-in-the-park-with-shelley-haven-2021-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20211026T130924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T131210Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Hike: Leaf Mandalas/Rangoli
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Hikes in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator! Golds\, reds\, oranges and purples are all of the vibrant colors we will see during our stroll on our next Family Hike. Come out and celebrate all of the beautiful colors of fall by creating your very own leaf Mandala/Rangoli. Rangoli or Mandala is an art form from India that uses repeating circular patterns on tabletops and floors. During the month of Diwali in Indian homes\, Rangoli designs are used to decorate entrances to welcome in good luck and fortune to the family. So gather as many leaves during our walk and get creative as we explore the Northwest woods!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nProgram will start at the southern end of the VCPA Garden & Compost Site at 10am. Enter the park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave. \n\nRegistration Required.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-fun-hike-leaf-mandalas-rangoli/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20211116T174926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T211924Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create your very own\, truly custom-made seasonal holiday wreath from scratch! \nAfter a short hike in the park to pull and collect invasive bittersweet vine\, participants will learn how to mold the twisted pieces into a wreath to decorate with a mix of natural and artificial materials. All supplies will be provided… the rest is up to your imagination! \n\nThis is an outdoor event. Please dress for the weather.\nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required.\nRaindate: Sunday December 5th from 10am to 12pm\n\nPurchase Tickets Now!
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/diy-wreath-making-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20211210T154008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T154105Z
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SUMMARY:VCP Research Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Join Field Scientist and Research Coordinator\, Alex Byrne for a virtual presentation and time for Q&A as he discusses benthic invertebrate communities and their relationships to water quality in Tibbetts Brook\, Japanese knotweed management techniques and forest dwelling invertebrate communities throughout the 640 acres of natural areas within Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx! \nRSVP Required.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/vcp-research-initiatives/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20211210T183337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T183900Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Survival During a Northeastern Winter
DESCRIPTION:Join VCPA’s Field Scientist and Research Coordinator\, Alex Byrne\, in a workshop discussing how animals survive winters in Van Cortlandt Park. Water is the most important component of all life in the forest here in the Northeast\, and it’s cycle is drastically altered during winter months. This causes radical changes in an animal’s physiology and behavior in order to match the harsh changes in the environment. Since animals enter hibernation and torpor\, others create a form of antifreeze\, while others continue to move to maintain high body temperatures. This field workshop will engage you in the many different animal behaviors that occur during the winter months in Van Cortlandt Park. Be sure to dress warm and wear proper footwear! \nRSVP Here. \nMeeting Location: VCPA Educational Garden and Compost Site; enter park at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway intersection\, the Garden and Compost Site is across from the Riverdale Stables parking lot.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/animal-survival-during-a-northeastern-winter/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20211210T155231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T170338Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification
DESCRIPTION:Join VCPA’s Restoration and Stewardship Program Director\, John Butler\, in a workshop focused on identification of woody plants in the winter. \n\n\n\n\n\nMost of the trees have now lost their leaves. Leaves can be the main identifier for many people when determining what species a tree may be. Yet there are other ways to identify trees and shrubs not using leaves that you can add to your toolbox. This workshop will teach you the basics of what signature traits to look out for when attempting to identify the species of common trees and shrubs in a northeastern forest. These tips will not just help during the winter\, but year round. Be sure to dress warm and wear proper footwear! \nRSVP Here. \n\n\nMeeting Location: VCPA Educational Garden and Compost Site; enter park at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway intersection\, the Garden and Compost Site is across from the Riverdale Stables parking lot.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/winter-tree-identification/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20211210T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T210833Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Animal Tracking in Van Cortlandt Park
DESCRIPTION:Join VCPA Natural Areas Stewardship staff for an introductory training on animal tracks found in the winter months. \nTracks in the park tell a story. Who left those footprints in the mud or that trail in the snow? Who gnawed on the bark of that tree? This workshop will provide an overview of animal tracks\, scat\, and markings left behind by animals active during wintertime. This workshop will provide an overview of animal tracks\, scat and markings that a variety of animals active in the winter months in Van Cortlandt Park leave behind and provide a better insight of what is living in the park. Be sure to dress warm and wear proper footwear! \nRSVP Here. \nMeeting Location: VCPA Educational Garden and Compost Site; enter park at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway intersection\, the Garden and Compost Site is across from the Riverdale Stables parking lot.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/winter-animal-tracking-in-van-cortlandt-park/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220120T184522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T184959Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Park Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join urban park managers from across the country on February 24 from 12-5pm for the virtual winter Urban Park Roundtable\, hosted by the Central Park Conservancy’s Institute for Urban Parks & Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!  \nThis season’s programming will focus on challenges and opportunities for urban park managers navigating the labor landscape and workforce development in their cities. We’ll be bringing together leaders from across industries and the country to engage in peer-to-peer dialogue and hear from expert guest speakers as they build sustainable solutions for their organizations.  Register now! 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/urban-park-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220127T003051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T210137Z
UID:10000100-1645873200-1645887600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Bronx Parks Speak Up
DESCRIPTION:VCPA and other Bronx parks groups will present at the 28th Annual Bronx Parks Speak Up\, which will be held virtually.  This year’s theme is Green Infrastructure: Building a Healthier Bronx. Sponsored by Con Edison.  \nClick here for more details and to RSVP.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-parks-speak-up-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220218T180857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T192232Z
UID:10000221-1646380800-1665853200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:22 in '22
DESCRIPTION:Take the challenge while supporting the work of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Hike 22 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2022\, post on social media from the park to spread the word\, and wear your 22 in ‘22 Finisher’s Patch with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned it!). VCPA will provide you with route options within Van Cortlandt Park\, the third largest park in NYC\, but you pick your method (hike\, run\, stroll\, skip) and you pick when (as long as you complete it all by December 31\, 2022). Van Cortlandt Park\, located in the Northwest Bronx\, has over 20 miles of trails of various levels of difficulty. If any of the suggested trails are too strenuous\, you can substitute as you like. The specific trails do not matter as much as hitting the goal of 22 miles.  Registration: $40 for adults/$25 kids/$35 members.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/22-in-22/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220215T205440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T205440Z
UID:10000219-1648288800-1648296000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Family Fun Hike: Welcome Spring!
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Hikes in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Spring! \nCan you find Spring? Is it hiding behind the rocks or up in a tree? Could be! \nLet’s hike through the woods and use our senses to find Spring! After our interactive walk you will have a chance to decorate your own flower pot and plant some seeds. \nRead Aloud Story: Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn \nProgram will start at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House at 10am. Enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue. \n– Easy hike include a hands-on activity and goody bags for all participants (even parents!). \n– Tickets must be purchased for everyone participating. \n– Please select the appropriate ticket so we can prepare your goody bags! \n– Space is limited\, so register soon. \nRSVP Now. \nVCPA will hold Family Fun Hike Rain or Shine! In the event of heavy downpours or thunderstorms\, we will cancel and refund tickets. Tickets canceled with less than 48 hour notice will not be refunded.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-fun-hike-welcome-spring/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220307T214012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T214012Z
UID:10000243-1650099600-1650105000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring. \nExplore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss a wide range of avian topics. Each walk will be lead by a New York City Audubon guide.  \nAdvance registration is required and limited to 20 people per week. \nPhoto by John Larson\, Audubon Photography Awards 2015.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/birdwalks-with-nyc-audubon-2/2022-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220321T172836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T173014Z
UID:10000254-1651312800-1651323600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The City Nature Challenge is an annual global bioblitz event occurring in 2022 between April 29th and May 2nd. It is a friendly competition to see which city can gather the most observations\, find the most species\, and engage the most people. This collaborative effort gathers important biodiversity data within urban ecosystems. The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance staff will lead you in helping document the biodiversity here in the Bronx. The program will begin with an iNaturalist best practices overview followed by a group bioblitz in the park. \nSaturday April 30: Meet at VCPA’s Garden & Compost Site- enter the park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave. RSVP for April 30. \nSunday May 1: Meet at the VCP Golf Course- enter the park at Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South. RSVP for May 1.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/city-nature-challenge/2022-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220225T200137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T200137Z
UID:10000241-1652983200-1652990400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Springtime Fête!
DESCRIPTION:A festive evening by the lake celebrating two remarkable women \nSonia Manzano\nSesame Street’s Maria\nActress & Author\nCultivating the Bronx Award\n \nIris Rodriguez-Rosa\nFirst Deputy Commissioner\nNYC Parks\nBetty Campbell-Adams Park Angel Award\n\nCocktails • Abundant Hors d’oeuvres • Dessert\nDance Party • Picturesque Setting • Raffle \nDress Fabulous! \nTickets on Sale!
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/springtime-fete/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220526T165241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T210725Z
UID:10000260-1655236800-1655244000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:NY Philharmonic Concert in VCP
DESCRIPTION:THE PHIL IS BACK!!! And\, as always\, it is FREE for all to enjoy.\nPack a picnic\, BYOB (bring your own blanket)\, and get ready for a lovely evening on the Parade Ground.  \nWe look forward to seeing you all:\nTuesday\, June 14 at 8 pm\nFireworks will follow the concert! \nFolks have been asking if we will offer VIP seating this year\, as has been the practice in years past.  \nYes! If you become a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Member at the $100 level\, 1 ticket is included as a benefit of membership. You can also purchase one additional ticket at a discount.  \nBecome a Member  \nAlready a member?\nEmail events@vancortlandt.org to receive a discount code in the amount of your current membership level. \nYour membership provides vital support to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s work in the park. \nOur programming includes environmental education for kids; research; restoration of natural areas\, athletic fields\, and trails; paid internships for Bronx teens; work with thousands of volunteers; daylighting advocacy; and bringing to light the legacy of the enslaved Africans who lived and worked in the park. \nYour support is essential to everything we do. \nPhilharmonic program information is available here. 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/ny-philharmonic-concert-in-vcp/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220215T210208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T173659Z
UID:10000220-1655546400-1655553600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Family Fun Hike: Happy Father's Day
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Hikes in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHappy Father’s Day! \n\n\nLeaves for ears\, curly grass blades for hair\, pebbles for eyes….how will you create a portrait of dad using items found in nature? Let’s find out! \n\n\nJoin us for our final Family Hike for the season as we celebrate dad by creating fun and unique portraits using items found on our walk through the woods. \nRead Aloud Story: I Love You to the Moon and Back by Tim Warnes \n\n\n\n\nProgram will start at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House at 10am. Enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue. \n– Easy hike include a hands-on activity and goody bags for all participants (even parents!). \n– Tickets must be purchased for everyone participating. \n– Please select the appropriate ticket so we can prepare your goody bags! \n– Space is limited\, so register soon. \nRSVP Now! \nVCPA will hold Family Fun Hike Rain or Shine! In the event of heavy downpours or thunderstorms\, we will cancel and refund tickets. Tickets canceled with less than 48 hour notice will not be refunded.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-fun-hike-happy-fathers-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220616T192032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T192242Z
UID:10000277-1655722800-1655726400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Woodlawn Basketball Courts Groundbreaking Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance\nCourts of Dreams\nNYC Parks\nInvite you to a groundbreaking event. \nThis summer\, Woodlawn Basketball Courts will undergo a facelift!\nAsphalt will be repaired\, new paint will be applied\, and new backboards will be installed. \nJoin us as we officially break ground on the project! \nFormer NY Knicks player John Wallace will be joining us at the event! \nRSVP Now!
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-basketball-courts-groundbreaking-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220511T191719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T225247Z
UID:10000259-1655748000-1655753400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth. \nThe program will begin on the back deck of the Van Cortlandt Golf House with performances\, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial Ground for a libation ceremony\, honoring the memory of the enslaved people. \nFeaturing: Master percussionist Baba Don Babatunde\, West African Drummer Yahaya Kamate\, Baritone Courtney Carey\, and Choreographer/Director Tony M. Williams II. \nRSVP required\, as space is limited.  
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/juneteenth-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220608T192213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T191801Z
UID:10000273-1657827000-1657837800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Starlight Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Council Member Eric Dinowitz\, NYC Parks\, and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Present: \nStarlight Cinema: NATURE’S REVENGE! \nThursday Nights\nVan Cortlandt Park Parade Ground\nMovies begin at last light of day (~8:30-9:00 pm) \nJuly 14    Little Shop of Horrors (1986)\nJuly 28   Them! (1954) – please note change in movie\nAug 4      The Birds (1963)\nAug 11    THE MEG (2018) \nArrive early! From 7:30pm on… \n\nGroove to the hits of 1954\, 1963\, 1986\, 2018\nMovie Theme Crafts\nVCPA Nature Nerds – Meet Plants & More!\n\nRSVP Encouraged. \n*Movies subject to change based on availability.\nJurassic Park was not available. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment. \n  \nSponsored by Optimum
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/starlight-cinema/2022-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015902
CREATED:20220803T160930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T160930Z
UID:10000323-1660662000-1660672800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Compost Distribution & Fun
DESCRIPTION:Come grab compost and have some fun! \nResidents can take up to three (3) 40-lb bags per person!  Registration Required. \nWhile you’re here take a tour of our new garden space\, dig for some decomposers\, do a craft\, and tell us what you want to see in the space. VCPA high school interns have spent all spring and summer rebuilding our site and they are excited to show off their work. Activities are suitable for the whole family and community input into future programs\, activities and crops is much needed. \nVCPA Compost Site and Garden\, enter the park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/compost-distribution-fun/
CATEGORIES:Community
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