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Trail Work Thursdays
Be a part of the community effort to care for the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Maintenance on structures that mitigate erosion and improve access. What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Learning Garden...
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After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups
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. Join the Van Cortlandt Park staff in cleaning up the Park after holiday weekends. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up trash after holidays this year: Monday, June 22 (after...
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Art in the Garden – Food Collage Workshop
Join us for a crafty afternoon in our garden! Create a collage based on your relationship with food while sipping some herbal iced tea! In this free workshop, each participant will spend time reflecting on what food means to them before creating a small art piece. We will also have herbal iced tea to sip on - while...
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Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis Thursdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 7 to 8 PM • FREE! Exploratory yoga sessions, incorporating elements of Vinyasa and focusing on mindful movement. Pre-registration strongly suggested. Beginners welcome. BYOM: Bring Your Own Mat! No experience needed, just bring a mat, water, and...
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Family Fridays in the Garden
Are you ready for some family gardening fun? Come dig for compost critters, water the plants, explore nature, harvest some veggies, and more at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance's Learning Garden! This is a FREE drop-in program. For children ages 2 to 11 years old accompanied by an adult(s). Dates: July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31...
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Papermaking with Michele Brody
Work with local artist Michele Brody in collaboration with VCPA to create paper casts of fallen trees in Van Cortlandt Park. For ages 15 and up! The Learning Garden is collaborating with Bronx Artist Michele Brody to produce an immersive installation that will reanimate fallen Park trees through cast handmade-paper sculptures. Come join her on...
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Van Cortlandt Nature Walk Group
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. This walk will meet in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables. RSVP Now. In July, many birds lower their activity level and will be seeking shade as the nesting season wanes for many species. But other...
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Van Cortlandt Nature Group
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. This walk meets in front of the VC Nature Center. RSVP Now. In July, many birds lower their activity level and will be seeking shade as the nesting season wanes for many species. But other birds like...
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Bronx Arts Ensemble Summer Music Series
The BAE woodwind quintet presents “Summer Adventures in the Sun,” a program filled with pieces that evoke the spirit of summer, ranging from the lively energy of water activities and dance to celebrations with friends and family. This concert will transport you to the ocean, introduce you to diverse cultures, and evoke nostalgic moments. It...
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Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops
Caribbean Music and Dance workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe in Van Cortlandt Park. Saturdays July 18 from 3pm-5pm and August 22 from 2-4pm Following their inspiring Caribeando...
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Bronx Arts Ensemble Summer Music Series
Odane Whilby’s band is back for BAE’s summer music series at the Van Cortlandt House Museum lawn, featuring a fantastic lineup of oldies, pop, and R&B classics that delight audiences...