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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-7/2026-10-21/
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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-8/2026-10-22/
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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-21-2/2026-10-23/
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