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    Calpulli Mexican Dance Company in Van Cortlandt Park

    Enjoy a performance and demonstration of Mexican Folklorico Dance on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance is thrilled to welcome Calpulli Mexican Dance Company to Van...

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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...

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    Youth Run Farm Stand

    Youth Run Farm Stand

    We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 8 to October 28 Train Park (Gale Place...

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    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Join us for forest restoration work along the cross-country trail. July is peak growing season — we'll be removing invasive species and working on trail-adjacent restoration. Your work opens the...

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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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    American Composers Orchestra and BAE

    American Fanfare with American Composers Orchestra and BAE Inspired by Steven R. Gerber’s Fanfare for the Voice of A-M-E-R-I-C-A, American Composers Orchestra’s American Fanfares showcases original brass quintet fanfares by high school, college, and Sing Sing Correctional Facility composers commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. NEW LOCATION: VAN CORTLANDT GOLF...

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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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    Nature Crafts at Indian Field

    Nature Crafts at Indian Field

    Thursdays • 10AM to Noon July 16, 23, 30 + August 6, 13 Indian Field - Near the Tennis Courts Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator Lindsey Kriaris for hands-on, crafty fun with chalk watercolor paintings, nature crowns, and more. Get creative with a different project each week. Great for ages 3-11. Click here for...

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    Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis Thursdays: July 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 an...

  • A monarch butterfly handing upside down from a flower with leaves.

    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...