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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-26/2026-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T140000
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SUMMARY:Youth Run Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! \nWednesdays 2-7pm\nfrom July 8 to October 28\nTrain Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue) \nWe accept WIC\, FMNP Checks\, EBT\, Snap\, Fresh Connect Checks\, Cash and Credit/Debit.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/youth-run-farm-stand-5/2026-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260809T151427Z
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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\nSeptember heralds the beginning of autumn as we say farewell to summer. Fall bird migration is underway\, and Van Cortlandt Park is an important stopover for migrating birds and provides critical breeding habitat. Raptors\, warblers\, thrushes\, sparrows\, and other songbirds find Van Cortlandt Park to be a productive area. \nHibernating mammals like chipmunks and squirrels are hoarding for the winter months. Pollinating bees\, wasps\, butterflies are still going strong\, and dragonflies are on the hunt for mosquitos. Rosehips\, blackberries\, elderberries\, and acorns provide welcome food for chipmunks\, squirrels\, migrant and resident birds. In the meadows and woodlands\, asters\, sunflowers\, ironweed\, Joe-Pye and boneset flowers are still in bloom and attracting many nectar-feeding insects. \nWalk meets on Sunday\, September 6 at 9:30am in front of the Van Cortlandt Nature Center. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-10/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153610Z
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SUMMARY:After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups
DESCRIPTION:Nice holiday weekends bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! Volunteers are needed to help keep the park tidy. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Van Cortlandt Park staff in cleaning up the Park after holiday weekends. \nHelp Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up trash after holidays this year: \nMonday\, June 22 (after Father’s Day weekend)\nMonday\, July 6 (after July 4th weekend)\nTuesday\, September 8 (after Labor weekend) \nMeeting at 9am in front of the Van Cortlandt Golf Course Clubhouse – enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue. \nWe will provide gloves and materials to help keep this park in tip-top shape. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/after-holiday-weekend-clean-ups-3/2026-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260809T151917Z
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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\nSeptember heralds the beginning of autumn as we say farewell to summer. Fall bird migration is underway\, and Van Cortlandt Park is an important stopover for migrating birds and provides critical breeding habitat. Raptors\, warblers\, thrushes\, sparrows\, and other songbirds find Van Cortlandt Park to be a productive area. \nHibernating mammals like chipmunks and squirrels are hoarding for the winter months. Pollinating bees\, wasps\, butterflies are still going strong\, and dragonflies are on the hunt for mosquitos. Rosehips\, blackberries\, elderberries\, and acorns provide welcome food for chipmunks\, squirrels\, migrant and resident birds. In the meadows and woodlands\, asters\, sunflowers\, ironweed\, Joe-Pye and boneset flowers are still in bloom and attracting many nectar-feeding insects. \nWalk meets on Wednesday September 9 at 2pm in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-11/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T130000
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UID:10002698-1789304400-1789309800@vancortlandt.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T210000
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SUMMARY:Christian Cooper Reading
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Presents: \n\n\n\nCHRISTIAN COOPER\nAuthor • TV Host • Birder\nModerator to be announced \nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026\n7pm to 9pm\nP&T Knitwear Books and Podcast\n180 Orchard Street\nNew York\, NY 10002 \nDoors open at 6:45pm\n7pm: Reading and Q&A\n8pm: Book Signing\nWine & Cheese\nTicket: $10
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/christian-cooper-reading/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T195434Z
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UID:10002669-1789822800-1789830000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Concert: Irish Ghanaian Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. \n\n\n\n\nMove to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively\, blended compositions drawing from both traditions\, as performed by renowned musicians from the Ghanaian drum ensemble Ekome Femo including Amos Gabia (voice/djembe/ dun dun)\, Raymond Odai Laryea (djembe/dun dun/ gankogui)\, Dylan James (banjo/fiddle)\, and ethnomusicologist/performer Colin Harte on (voice/piano/bodhrán/djembe). \nWatch! Learn! Join in! \nRSVP Now. \nThis series is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. \nThis event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/concert-irish-ghanaian-fusion-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
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SUMMARY:Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #1
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by New York Road Runners. Perfect for both new and experienced runners\, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active\, build confidence\, and experience the thrill of cross country!\n\nRegistration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/rising-nyrr-at-the-nyrr-cross-country-series-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T100000
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SUMMARY:Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by New York Road Runners. Perfect for both new and experienced runners\, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active\, build confidence\, and experience the thrill of cross country! \nRegistration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/rising-nyrr-at-the-nyrr-cross-country-series-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T165243Z
CREATED:20260812T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T165243Z
UID:10002702-1794736800-1794740400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by New York Road Runners. Perfect for both new and experienced runners\, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active\, build confidence\, and experience the thrill of cross country! \nRegistration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/rising-nyrr-at-the-nyrr-cross-country-series-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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