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  • People in blue shirts working with saws in a wooded area removing trees that came down.

    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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    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...

  • Four people standing around a table working on making paper.

    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...

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    Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis Thursdays: July 23, 30 & August 6, 13 7 to 8 PM • FREE! Exploratory yoga sessions, incorporating elements of Vinyasa...

  • 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...

  • A black and white medium size dog being walked on a leash on a trail in a park

    Canine Court Volunteer Clean Up

    Canine Court needs some TLC! Help keep this doggie happy by volunteering to clean up Canine Court! NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. Daily maintenance is up to volunteers- like YOU! Join us for an afternoon of weeding, cleaning and spreading woodchips to spruce up Canine Court. VCPA provides all...

  • A graphic with a blue sky and white clouds and yellow sun with a pink watering can and mound of soil with vegetables growing.

    Family Fridays in the Garden

    Family Fridays in the Garden

    CANCELED 7/17 DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY 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...

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    BAE’s 50s-80s Pop Hits

    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 of all ages. Get ready to dance to hits from the ’50s to the ’80s by legendary artists such as Dion, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder,...

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    BAE’s IAH Studio’s Ode to the Black Fiddler

    Ode to the Black Fiddler (OBF) is an IAH Studio initiative that highlights the artistry and cultural contributions of BIPOC string musicians through live performance and community-centered programming. OBF showcases the full spectrum of string music, spanning genres such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, R&B, Latin Fusion, Blues/Folk, Electronic, and more. Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn. More Details Here.

  • An orange and black butterfly on a green leaf.

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. The warm, dry summer had leaves beginning to dry out on plants and trees, but lately the spate of rain has cooled temperatures. Cicadas and crickets can now be heard buzzing along with melodious birdsong. Butterflies are gracing the meadows, and cottontail rabbits are grazing. Woodland sunflowers, swamp rose mallow, ironweed and Joe-Pye are attracting pollinators, and we hope Jewelweed flowers will bring ruby throated hummingbirds to their nectar. Berries and seeds are ripening to please other avian species. Dragonflies are patrolling...

  • An orange and black butterfly on a green leaf.

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. The warm, dry summer had leaves beginning to dry out on plants and trees, but lately the spate of rain has cooled temperatures. Cicadas and crickets can now be heard buzzing along with melodious birdsong. Butterflies are gracing the meadows, and cottontail rabbits are grazing. Woodland sunflowers, swamp rose mallow, ironweed and Joe-Pye are attracting pollinators, and we hope Jewelweed flowers will bring ruby throated hummingbirds to their nectar. Berries and seeds are ripening to please other avian species. Dragonflies are patrolling...