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SUMMARY:Tree Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION:Put your ID skills to the test and have the opportunity to ask the experts! \n\n\n\n\nThink all trees look the same ? Think again! Join us for an in-person tree identification walk in Van Cortlandt Park hosted by Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance where we will be identifying common New York trees. We’ll explore bark patterns\, twig shapes\, and buds\,–nature’s secret clues hiding in plain sight. Perfect for hikers\, naturalists\, and anyone who wants to deepen their connection to the woods. \nMeet at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/tree-identification-walk/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:Register Now for 26.2 in '26
DESCRIPTION:Hike (or Run or Walk) 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park in 2026! \n\n\n\n\nThe Challenge: \nHike 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2026\, post on social media (@vcpalliance) from the park to spread the word\, and wear your 26.2 in ‘26 Finisher’s Pin 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 it all by December 31\, 2026). 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 26.2 miles. \nRegistration: \nRegister now to receive the list of 9 different trails you can hike and some start-up swag! More details below. \nRegistration closes October 15\, 2026 but the sooner you register\, the more perks you will receive\, and the more time you will have to meet the challenge. \nCost/Proceeds: \nFor only $52 per adult ($26 for those under 18)\, you can participate\, receive swag\, and make a difference in Van Cortlandt Park. You also gain access to exclusive hikes in the park\, led by fabulous (and knowledgeable) VCPA staff. All proceeds support Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s environmental education\, internship and community stewardship programs. \nThe Swag: \nEvery participant gets a VCPA bag\, VCPA die-cut sticker\, VCP map\, and invitations to exclusive 26.2 in ‘26 guided hikes (optional but will count towards your 26.2 miles). After you complete your hikes\, you will receive an exclusive 26.2 in ‘26 Finishers Pin and bragging rights! Pins will be mailed starting in Fall of 2026. \nRegister Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/register-now-for-26-2-in-26/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
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 the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-9/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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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. \nThis walk meets in front of the VC Nature Center. \nRSVP Now. \nIn July\, many birds lower their activity level and will be seeking shade as the nesting season wanes for many species. But other birds like the American Goldfinch get a late start\, beginning its nesting in July and August. By that time of year\, milkweed and thistle have started producing their silky fibers that this bird will use to help build their cup-shaped nests which can be found in trees and shrubs. Another reason birds nest late in July is because they produce two or more broods per breeding season. Mourning Doves for example can produce as many as six broods a year. They’ll start nesting as early as late March\, and have their last brood as late as early September. The American Robin as well as the Northern Cardinal are also some of these multi brood bird species. \nLike humans\, birds need to release the heat built up in their bodies from the sun by submerging in water\, usually by bathing or swimming. Also\, their bill may be opened\, and the bare skin on the face\, feet\, and legs allows more heat to release from their bodies\, helping them to cool down . \nJuly is the time to savor the scent of Clethra (sweet pepper bush)\, and delight in the beauty of tall meadow rue\, black cohosh\, Joe-Pye weed\, and woodland sunflowers. Butterflies like the monarch\, tiger and black swallowtails\, red admirals are aloft on the summer breeze. \nWatch for The Full Buck Moon that will rise on Wednesday\, July 29. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac\, “The full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year\, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by.” \nAs a courtesy\, please let Debbi know if you need to cancel at:\nturlan@optonline.net.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:The Ecology of Van Cortlandt Park: Past to Present
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Park Rangers\, Van Cortlandt Park Alliance\, and Van Cortlandt House Museum for a special collaborative tour. \n\n\n\nThe land we know as Van Cortlandt Park has a long history\, with deep human impact on its ecology. From indigenous Lenape land\, to plantation\, to flagship park\, Vanny continues to evolve today\, with daily stewardship\, natural area restoration\, and the city’s largest green infrastructure project to date—Daylighting Tibbetts Brook. Join the Urban Park Rangers\, Van Cortlandt Park Alliance\, and Van Cortlandt House Museum for a special collaborative tour\, digging into this fascinating topic. \nCome prepared for a slow walk on trails with uneven surfaces in the park. \nRSVP Suggested. \nTour meets at the Van Cortlandt House Museum.\nVan Cortlandt House Museum is located inside Van Cortlandt Park at Broadway and West 246th Street in The Bronx. There is a paved tree-lined pedestrian path leading from Broadway to the museum.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/the-ecology-of-van-cortlandt-park-past-to-present/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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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. \nSigns of fall are all around us. Fall migrant warblers have been coming through\, and the raptors are crossing the skies of Van Cortlandt Park. Soon the winter residents will be coming in like the white throated sparrow and northern shovelers. Hummingbirds have been filling up on jewelweed nectar in preparation for their southern migration. The Tibbetts Meadow is looking glorious with asters\, goldenrod and staghorn sumac that are providing sustenance for the hungry migrant species and our resident birds. \nAnimals are beginning to fatten up ahead of winter\, and since farmers had recently cleaned out their fields under the Harvest Moon\, hunters could easily see the deer and other animals that had come out to root through the remaining scraps. \nMeeting at the Van Cortlandt Nature Center. \nRSVP Now. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-5/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000
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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\nSigns of fall are all around us. Fall migrant warblers have been coming through\, and the raptors are crossing the skies of Van Cortlandt Park. Soon the winter residents will be coming in like the white throated sparrow and northern shovelers. Hummingbirds have been filling up on jewelweed nectar in preparation for their southern migration. The Tibbetts Meadow is looking glorious with asters\, goldenrod and staghorn sumac that are providing sustenance for the hungry migrant species and our resident birds. \nAnimals are beginning to fatten up ahead of winter\, and since farmers had recently cleaned out their fields under the Harvest Moon\, hunters could easily see the deer and other animals that had come out to root through the remaining scraps. \nRSVP Now. \nWalk meets in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-6/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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