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    Bronx Arts Ensemble’s SummerMusic

    JULY 19 at 3pm Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn BAE Strings & Woodwinds Join the Bronx Arts Ensemble for an exciting mix of chamber works performed by our string and wind players.

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    Bronx Arts Ensemble’s SummerMusic

    JULY 26 at 3pm Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn Jazz Improvisation with Composers Now Bronx Arts Ensemble and Composers Now present an afternoon of contemporary jazz and conversation, highlighting the artistry of improvisation in jazz composition with Elio Villafranca, Mary Ann McSweeney, and Alfredo Colón.

  • POSTPONED! REIMAGINING: Honoring the Land

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE COMING SOON. Join us for a reflective journey honoring the African Burial Ground and Indigenous history with artist Dennis RedMoon Darkeem. This community walk begins with a ceremonial call-and-response featuring tobacco, sage, and libation, grounding us in ancestral presence and the healing elements of nature. Participants will walk...

  • A young man in the woods wearing a bright yellow shirt and smiling while holding the base of a tree that was removed from the ground.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Together, we’ll remove species like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry to make space for native plants to thrive. Your hands-on efforts will support the regeneration of this 640-acre urban...

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    Bronx Arts Ensemble’s SummerMusic

    August 2nd at 3pm Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn Latin Jazz with Jennifer Vincent Join Bronx Arts Ensemble for an afternoon of vibrant Latin jazz with Jennifer Vincent and her band on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum.

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    VCP Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about our local flora and fauna from naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature that she enjoys sharing with everyone. Walk will meet in front of Van Cortlandt Nature Center. Space is limited. Advance Registration Required. What to expect in August: The...

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    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem....

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    Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis Thursdays: July 10, 17, 24 & August 7 Note: July 31 session has been rescheduled for August 7 due to rain. 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...

  • A brown and blue butterfly over plants.

    VCP Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about our local flora and fauna from naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature that she enjoys...

  • A man leading teaching a group how to play instruments outside on the line with text about a Caribeando workshop

    Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops

    Three Dates! Monday, August 4 from 4 to 6pm Saturday, August 9 from 2 to 4pm Wednesday August 13 from 4 to 6pm RSVP Suggested. Following their inspiring Caribeando performance at the...

  • A group of people on a hill side all in hard hats and dirty after a day of work

    Retaining Wall Trail Training

    We recently had a workshop with the Jolly Rovers and a few volunteers to address erosion issue on The Old Croton Aquedut and John Muir trail. Those that have participated...