BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vancortlandt.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T202902Z
CREATED:20260928T200748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T202902Z
UID:10002753-1791363600-1791374400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Wetland Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on restoration in the park’s wetlands and floodplain. What we do shifts with the season — check the individual date before you sign up. \nBy season: water chestnut removal on Van Cortlandt Lake in summer; phragmites control and planting native willows and shrubs in fall. \nWhen: Wednesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWhere: Van Cortlandt Golf House — meet outside the VCPA offices next to the bathrooms \nBring: clothes that can get wet and muddy\, water bottle\, sunscreen. Long sleeves and boots for the phragmites dates. \nTools\, gloves and training provided. No experience needed. \nAges 15+ welcome (minors need waiver). \nRSVP Now. \nGroups of 6+ email noel@vancortlandt.org to schedule separate event for a modest fee.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/wetland-wednesdays-7/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-25.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T120000
DTSTAMP:20261030T185343Z
CREATED:20260928T195920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T185343Z
UID:10002744-1791450000-1791460800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Trail Work Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected \nBe part of the community crew that cares for Van Cortlandt Park’s trails! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or trying trail work for the first time\, your effort makes a real difference in keeping these paths accessible and safe. \n📍 Meeting Details: \nLocation: Location: VCPA Learning Garden \nTime: 9:00 AM arrival — we begin hiking to the site promptly at 9:15 AM \n🛠️ What We’ll Be Doing: \n• Clearing debris\, branches\, and overgrowth \n• Closing “desire lines” (unofficial paths) to protect habitats \n• Ensuring trail safety and erosion control \n• Learning best practices in trail care and stewardship \n🧰 What to Bring: \n• Comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing \n• Sturdy closed-toe shoes (required) \n• Reusable water bottle and snacks \n• We’ll provide gloves\, tools\, and guidance! \n🌟 Why Join Us? \n• Protect the trails that make Van Cortlandt Park accessible to all \n• Learn trail maintenance skills in a beautiful urban forest \n• Enjoy the satisfaction of meaningful\, hands-on stewardship \n• Meet others who care about nature and want to give back \nRSVP Now. \nGroups of 6 or more must email stewardship@vancortlandt.org to coordinate their own event.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/trail-work-thursdays-8/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design-7.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200228Z
CREATED:20260928T200113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T200228Z
UID:10002749-1791536400-1791547200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for forest restoration work at a new work location. Your work opens the forest floor for native wildflowers\, oak seedlings\, and the understory waiting underneath. \nWhen: Fridays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nNew Location: Van Cortlandt Park — meeting at the Classic Playground on the southern end of the park. \nWhat to bring: Clothes that can get dirty\, sturdy shoes\, water bottle\, sunscreen.  Tools and gloves provided. \nRSVP Now. \nAges 15+ welcome (minors need signed waiver: https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/VCPA_Waiver_Form_2019.pdf) \nLimited to 30 volunteers per shift. Groups of 6+ email noel@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-21-2/2026-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T163038Z
CREATED:20260825T183415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T163038Z
UID:10002730-1791885600-1791896400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Tune-Up Tuesdays - Garden Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! \n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will help care for our garden\, maintain compost bins\, weed\, water\, and harvest produce. \nNo gardening experience needed – just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! \nLocation: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue and Broadway entrance of the park (past the Northwest playground). \nDates: \n\nSeptember 8\nSeptember 22\nOctober 13\nOctober 27\nNovember 10\nNovember 24\n\nTime: 10 am – 1 pm. \nRSVP Now. \nVolunteers must be 18 and older. \nGroups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/tune-up-tuesdays-garden-volunteer-days/2026-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T153000
DTSTAMP:20261001T203810Z
CREATED:20261001T203810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T203810Z
UID:10002758-1793107800-1793115000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Grove Volunteer Clean Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Join VCPA and Bronx Community Board 8 in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. \n\n\n\n\nHelp us get Memorial Grove ready for the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Van Cortlandt Park. \nVolunteer Tasks: \n\nRaking Leaves: Gather and rake leaves to keep the grove tidy.\nPicking Up Sticks: Collect sticks and debris to keep a clean environment.\nGeneral Upkeep: Assist with trimming and trash collection.\n\nWhy Volunteer? \n\nHonor Veterans: Contribute to a meaningful cause that honors our heroes.\nCommunity Engagement: Meet and work alongside like-minded individuals.\nEnjoy the Outdoors: Spend a rewarding day in the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park.\nMake a Difference: Help create a welcoming and respectful space for Veterans Day.\n\nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/memorial-grove-volunteer-clean-up-event/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Memorial-Grove.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20261030T184255Z
CREATED:20261030T184255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T184255Z
UID:10002765-1793782800-1793793600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Woodlawn Wednesdays: Forest Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays\, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem. \nRSVP Now \nYou might: \nRemove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose\, bush honeysuckle\, bittersweet\, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. \nMaintain Trails: Keep paths clear\, safe\, and welcoming for all park visitors. \nPlant for Pollinators: On November 4\, join an afternoon session (1–4 PM) planting goldenrods and bulbs at the Woodlawn pollinator garden. Meet at the garden. \nNo experience needed! We provide all tools and gloves. You’ll also learn about forest ecology\, plant ID\, and restoration techniques. \nWhen: \nWednesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Nov 4\, Nov 18\, Dec 2\, Dec 9\, Dec 16 \n(Please arrive on time – we depart for the worksite by 9:15 AM) \nWhere: \nMeet outside the handball courts at Woodlawn Playground \n(Located on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park) \nWhat to Bring: \nLong sleeves\, long pants (denim or canvas recommended)\, and a hat \nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes \nWater bottle and snacks \nWarm layers \nYour enthusiasm for conservation! \nSpace is limited to 30 volunteers each week. \nGroups of 6 or more must email noel@vancortlandt.org to discuss scheduling their own event.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-wednesdays-forest-restoration/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_6617.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T181319Z
CREATED:20261030T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T181319Z
UID:10002764-1793797200-1793808000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Woodlawn Pollinator Garden Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of caring for the Woodlawn Wildflower Garden and surrounding area.  Volunteers will have the chance to plant goldenrods and daffodil bulbs. \nMeet at the Pollinator Garden which is just north of Woodlawn Playground. \nGloves and tools provided. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-pollinator-garden-volunteer-event/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/woodlawn-vol-for-web.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T120000
DTSTAMP:20261030T225216Z
CREATED:20261030T190216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T225216Z
UID:10002773-1794560400-1794571200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Floodplain Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Floodplain Forest Fridays at Van Cortlandt Park \nJoin us along Turtle Creek\, the stream feeding the mill pond from the northwest\, to plant native trees from NYC Parks in the floodplain and cut back invasive phragmites by hand. Your work helps the floodplain forest take back ground from the reeds. \nRSVP Now \nWhen: Fridays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Nov 13\, Nov 20\, Dec 4\, Dec 11\, Dec 18 \nWhere: Meet outside the VCPA offices at the Golf House\, next to the bathrooms. We leave for the worksite by 9:15 AM. \nWhat to bring: Long sleeves\, long pants\, boots that can get muddy\, warm layers\, water bottle. \nTools and gloves provided. Ages 15+ welcome (minors need signed waiver: https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/VCPA_Waiver_Form_2019.pdf) \nLimited to 30 volunteers per shift. Groups of 6+ email noel@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/floodplain-forest-fridays-2/2026-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR