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SUMMARY:VC Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWalk will meet in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables. \nSpace is limited.\nAdvance Registration is Required. \nWhat to expect in July: \nIn July\, many birds lower their activity level and will be seeking shade as the nesting season wanes for many species. But other birds like the American Goldfinch get a late start\, beginning its nesting in July and August. By that time of year\, milkweed and thistle have started producing their silky fibers that this bird will use to help build their cup-shaped nests which can be found in trees and shrubs. Another reason birds nest late in July is because they produce two or more broods per breeding season. Mourning Doves for example can produce as many as six broods a year. They’ll start nesting as early as late March\, and have their last brood as late as early September. The American Robin as well as the Northern Cardinal are also some of these multi brood bird species. \nLike humans\, birds need to release the heat built up in their bodies from the sun by submerging in water\, usually by bathing or swimming. Also\, their bill may be opened\, and the bare skin on the face\, feet\, and legs allows more heat to release from their bodies\, helping them to cool down . \nJuly is the time to savor the scent of Clethra (sweet pepper bush)\, and delight in the beauty of tall meadow rue\, black cohosh\, Joe-Pye weed\, and woodland sunflowers. Butterflies like the monarch\, tiger and black swallowtails\, red admirals are aloft on the summer breeze. \nWatch for The Full Buck Moon that will rise on Sunday\, July 21. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac\, “The full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year\, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by.”
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/vc-nature-group-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T123000
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Journaling Hike
DESCRIPTION:In this free hands-on workshop\, you and your young naturalists will practice being scientists\, explorers\, artists\, and storytellers with nature journaling! \nKids will get their very own journals to decorate before we head off on our nature hike. \nThrough guided activities\, we’ll practice slowing down and using our senses to record\, collect\, draw\, and immerse ourselves in nature! \nSpace is limited\, and registrations are required. \nMeet at VCP Golf Lake House\, next to the public bathroom area. \nRecommended for children ages 6-11. \nAll materials will be provided\, but personal materials can be used as well! \nThis workshop is entirely outdoors\, so please dress according to the weather. \nPlease e-mail us with any questions at gardening@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-nature-journaling-hike/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250703T104437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T104600Z
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SUMMARY:Bronx Arts Ensemble's SummerMusic
DESCRIPTION:JULY 19 at 3pm\nVan Cortlandt House Museum Lawn \nBAE Strings & Woodwinds \nJoin the Bronx Arts Ensemble for an exciting mix of chamber works performed by our string and wind players.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-arts-ensembles-summermusic-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250703T104915Z
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SUMMARY:Bronx Arts Ensemble's SummerMusic
DESCRIPTION:JULY 26 at 3pm\nVan Cortlandt House Museum Lawn \nJazz Improvisation with Composers Now \nBronx 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.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-arts-ensembles-summermusic-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED! REIMAGINING: Honoring the Land
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE COMING SOON. \nJoin us for a reflective journey honoring the African Burial Ground and Indigenous history with artist Dennis RedMoon Darkeem. \nThis 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. \nParticipants will walk a guided path through four significant historic and natural locations\, each offering a chance to connect with the land\, history\, and collective memory. The walk will invite deep reflection on the park’s layered history from Indigenous stewardship to the erasure and resilience of enslaved African lives. The journey culminates at the African Burial Ground with an offering of sunflowers and messages written to the ancestors\, which will be placed at the gates as a gesture of honor and remembrance. \nWe conclude with an on-site art-making workshop to memorialize the moment through drawing\, collage\, or message making\, ending with a circle of silence and intention. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the sacredness of the land and their place in its continuing story. \nWorkshops start at Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Grounds in Van Cortlandt Park (use Baobab Tree of Life directions in Google Maps) \nSpace is limited. Advanced registration required. \nVAN CORTLANDT PARK ALLIANCE (VCPA)  \nThis program is a part of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Reimagining initiative. In partnership with the Design Trust for Public Space and Immanuel Oni\, Liminal Sp\, VCPA invites the community to reimagine the park’s Enslaved African Burial Ground site as a memorial space that fosters long-term healing and restoration.  \nThis project is supported by the Mellon Foundation.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/reimagining-honoring-the-land-reflection-of-the-past-present-future/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T120000
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION: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 ecosystem for generations to come. \nRSVP Now. \n🛠️ What We’ll Do: \n• Identify and remove invasive plants using loppers\, weed wrenches\, and hand tools \n• Clear restoration zones to prepare for native regrowth \n• Learn on-the-ground forest ecology\, urban habitat restoration\, and plant ID \n• (Bonus) Plant a few native species as conditions allow \n📍 Where: \nVan Cortlandt Park – Garden & Compost Site \n(We’ll hike together to the day’s restoration site from there) \n🧰 What to Bring: \n• Layers: Long pants (canvas/denim)\, long sleeves\, and a hat to protect from thorns and sun \n• Shoes: Sturdy\, closed-toe footwear is required (no sandals or Crocs) \n• Extras: Reusable water bottle\, snacks\, sunscreen \n• Tools & Gloves: Provided — bring your own gloves if preferred \n⚠️ Important Notes \nThis is real forest work! Expect uneven terrain and encounters with thorny plants\, poison ivy\, and ticks. We’ll guide you on safety and awareness — please dress accordingly and check for ticks after your shift. \nVolunteer Policy for Minors \n• Ages 15 – 17 \nA parent or guardian must sign and submit a volunteer waiver. Once the waiver is on file\, the minor may participate without an accompanying adult. \n• Ages 12 – 14 \nA parent or guardian must accompany the minor and remain on-site for the entire project. \n• Under 12 \nChildren may volunteer only at events specifically labeled family-friendly and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-12/2025-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250703T105432Z
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SUMMARY:Bronx Arts Ensemble's SummerMusic
DESCRIPTION:August 2nd at 3pm\nVan Cortlandt House Museum Lawn \nLatin Jazz with Jennifer Vincent \nJoin 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.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-arts-ensembles-summermusic-4/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250721T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T161429Z
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SUMMARY:VCP Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWalk will meet in front of Van Cortlandt Nature Center. \nSpace is limited. \nAdvance Registration Required. \nWhat to expect in August: \nThe 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 the millpond\, and wood ducks are slogging through the water chestnut.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/vcp-nature-group-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250708T164835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T151019Z
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SUMMARY:Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Three Dates!\nMonday\, August 4 from 4 to 6pm\nSaturday\, August 9 from 2 to 4pm\nWednesday\, August 13 from 4 to 6pm \nRSVP Suggested. \nFollowing their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May\, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and Dance workshop in Van Cortlandt Park for the Bronx community. \nThe Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Participants will learn Bomba\, Plena\, Guaracha\, Cha-cha-cha\, Merengue\, and more. All ages\, abilities\, and skill levels are welcome to explore the basic rhythms\, steps\, call-and-response interactions\, and shared community joy. \nWorkshop will be held next to the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground behind the Tennis Courts.\nParking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot. No driving inside the park allowed. \nThis project is made possible thanks to the Bronx Council on the Arts with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/caribeando-community-music-and-dance-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250729T203327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T160611Z
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SUMMARY:Woodlawn Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP Now. \nWhat You’ll Do \nEach week\, we’ll focus on hands-on tasks that vary with the seasons. You might: \nRemove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose\, bush honeysuckle\, bittersweet\, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. \nMaintain Trails: Keep paths clear\, safe\, and welcoming for all park visitors. \nPlant Native Species: Contribute to long-term forest health by planting native trees\, shrubs\, and wildflowers. \nNo experience needed! We provide all tools and gloves. You’ll also learn about learn about forest ecology\, plant ID\, and restoration techniques. \nWhere: \nMeet outside the handball courts at Woodlawn Playground – just north of Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Avenue. \nWhat to Bring: \nLong sleeves\, long pants (denim or canvas recommended)\, and a hat \nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes \nWater bottle and snacks \nSunscreen and bug spray (recommended) \nYour enthusiasm for conservation! \nVolunteer Policy for Minors \n• Ages 15 – 17 \nA parent or guardian must sign and submit a volunteer waiver. Once the waiver is on file\, the minor may participate without an accompanying adult. \n• Ages 12 – 14 \nA parent or guardian must accompany the minor and remain on-site for the entire project. \n• Under 12 \nChildren may volunteer only at events specifically labeled family-friendly and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. \n  \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-wednesdays-5/2025-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250731T161018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T161136Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis \nThursdays: July 10\, 17\, 24 & August 7 \nNote: July 31 session has been rescheduled for August 7 due to rain. \n7 to 8 PM • FREE! \nExploratory 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 open heart.Van Cortlandt Park Memorial Grove \nJuly 10 with Instructor Timothy Lewis \nReconnect with the natural world and your own inner landscape. Through mindful movement\, breathwork\, and stillness\, we’ll explore how the elements—earth\, water\, fire\, air\, and space live within the body. \nJuly 17 with Instructor Melissa Rios \nFind your flow! Looking for a refreshing way to wind down in the evening? Come join us where fresh air\, sunset\, and good vibes meet! Let’s stretch\, breathe\, and move together under the open sky. \nJuly 24 with Instructor Ishkara Heqwabti \nCalm your nervous system and feel consciously aware of the here and now. \nThis 60-minute class blends 30 minutes of Kemetic Yoga (an ancient Egyptian practice focused on breath and posture) and 30 minutes of immersive sound meditation using crystal singing bowls\, voice and indigenous instruments that will leave you feeling grounded and renewed. \nAugust 7 with Instructor Wendy of Yoga4theBx \nRecharge and radiate like sunshine. We’ll use breath to flow through a Vinyasa yoga practice. \nVinyasa yoga\, also known as “flow yoga\,” is a dynamic style characterized by breath-synchronized movement\, linking poses in a continuous\, flowing sequence. It’s known for its energetic nature! \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/yoga-in-the-park/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250721T161750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T161750Z
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SUMMARY:VCP Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWalk will meet near the Riverdale Stables. \nSpace is limited.\nAdvanced Registration Required. \nWhat to expect in August: \nThe 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 the millpond\, and wood ducks are slogging through the water chestnut.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/vcp-nature-group-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250718T141540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T141540Z
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SUMMARY:Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Three Dates!\nMonday\, August 4 from 4 to 6pm\nSaturday\, August 9 from 2 to 4pm\nWednesday August 13 from 4 to 6pm \nRSVP Suggested. \nFollowing their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May\, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and Dance workshop in Van Cortlandt Park for the Bronx community. \nThe Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Participants will learn Bomba\, Plena\, Guaracha\, Cha-cha-cha\, Merengue\, and more. All ages\, abilities\, and skill levels are welcome to explore the basic rhythms\, steps\, call-and-response interactions\, and shared community joy. \nWorkshop will be held next to the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground behind the Tennis Courts.\nParking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot. No driving inside the park allowed. \nThis project is made possible thanks to the Bronx Council on the Arts with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of 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/caribeando-community-music-and-dance-workshops-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250730T213812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T213812Z
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SUMMARY:Retaining Wall Trail Training
DESCRIPTION: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 in the workshop are available to continue volunteering while VCPA Trail staff finalizes this project. This volunteering opportunity is geared for those with advance trail skills. \nTopics covered: \n\nIntroduction and Safety: Briefing on goals\, safety protocols\, and proper tool usage.\nSite Preparation and Excavation: Clearing the area\, leveling the ground\, and digging a trench for the foundation.\nStone Selection and Sorting: Choosing the right rocks for the wall’s base and upper courses\, considering size and shape.\nBuilding the Foundation: Laying the base course\, ensuring proper alignment and compaction.\nConstructing the Wall: Layering rocks\, backfilling with gravel\, and compacting the soil behind the wall.\nDrainage: Incorporating drainage solutions like weep holes or permeable backfill.\nCover Bands and Copes: Applying finishing touches like cover bands or coping stones.\nFinishing Touches: Landscaping around the wall\, and cleaning up.\nTool Talk: Demonstrating tools and discussing on-site examples of dry-laid stone walls.\n\nRSVP Now. \nPlease arrive at the meeting location by 9am and we will walk together to the work site on the Old Croton Aqueduct. \nVolunteers must be 18+ for this project.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/retaining-wall-trail-training/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250718T141659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T163800Z
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SUMMARY:Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Three Dates!\nMonday\, August 4 from 4 to 6pm\nSaturday\, August 9 from 2 to 4pm\nCanceled due to weather: Wednesday August 13 from 4 to 6pm\nNew date: Tuesday\, September 16th from 4pm to 6pm at new location – Van Cortlandt House Museum \nFollowing their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May\, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and Dance workshop in Van Cortlandt Park for the Bronx community. \nThe Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Participants will learn Bomba\, Plena\, Guaracha\, Cha-cha-cha\, Merengue\, and more. All ages\, abilities\, and skill levels are welcome to explore the basic rhythms\, steps\, call-and-response interactions\, and shared community joy. \nWorkshop will be held next to the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground behind the Tennis Courts.\nParking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot. No driving inside the park allowed. \nThis project is made possible thanks to the Bronx Council on the Arts with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of 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/caribeando-community-music-and-dance-workshops-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250729T172556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T172556Z
UID:10001867-1755167400-1755172800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Family Nature Journaling Hike
DESCRIPTION:In this free hands-on workshop\, you and your young naturalists will practice being scientists\, explorers\, artists\, and storytellers with nature journaling! Kids will get their very own journals to decorate before we head off on our nature hike.  Through guided activities\, we’ll practice slowing down and using our senses to record\, collect\, draw\, and immerse ourselves in nature! \nSpace is limited\, and registrations are required. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, August 14th \n🕐 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm \n📍 Location: VCP Golf Lake House\, next to the public bathroom area. \nRecommended for children ages 6-11.\nAll materials will be provided\, but personal materials can be used as well!\nThis workshop is entirely outdoors\, so please dress according to the weather. \nPlease e-mail us with any questions at gardening@vancortlandt.org \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-nature-journaling-hike-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250810T125247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T125743Z
UID:10001888-1755198000-1755201600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis \nNew Session Added: Thursday\, August 14th \n7 to 8 PM • FREE! \nExploratory yoga sessions\, incorporating elements of Vinyasa and focusing on mindful movement. Pre-registration strongly suggested. Beginners welcome.\nBYOM: Bring Your Own Mat!\nNo experience needed\, just bring a mat\, water\, and an open heart. \nLocation: Van Cortlandt Park Memorial Grove Lawn \nAugust 14 with Instructor Melissa Rios \nFind your flow! Looking for a refreshing way to wind down in the evening? Come join us where fresh air\, sunset\, and good vibes meet! Let’s stretch\, breathe\, and move together under the open sky. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250731T202413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T202513Z
UID:10001886-1755612000-1755619200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Canine Court Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. \nDaily maintenance is up to volunteers- like YOU! \nJoin us for an afternoon of weeding\, cleaning and spreading woodchips to spruce up Canine Court. \nVCPA provides all necessary gear. You bring the can-do attitude \nEnter the park at Broadway and W. 252nd. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/canine-court-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250715T190816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T191132Z
UID:10001855-1755799200-1755806400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:REIMAGINING: In Transition
DESCRIPTION:Deep in Van Cortlandt Park there is a sacred area\, an enslaved peoples burial ground. This site is a charged space that speaks to the history of place and asks us to consider in the present how we now honor these people\, how we enter these spaces\, and how we individually and culturally consider transition to ancestors. \nIn Transition is an offering to consider the unique cultural beliefs around honoring ancestors who have passed. It will be facilitated by artist and space doula Tijay Mohammed\, along with Susan Misra and Marcela Torres from the Weaving Liberation of All Beings collective. Together they’ve created an experimental journey for us to interact and reflect with the Enslaved African Burial Ground\, plants and cosmos. It will be a space for grieving\, remembering\, and celebrating concentric circles of ancestors: enslaved peoples\, the land and more-than-human kin\, familial lineages\, and the many people who continue to suffer from oppression today. \nSpace is limited. Please register in advance. \nThis program will meet at the southern end of Hester & Piero’s Pond near the Van Cortlandt Golf House. \nVAN CORTLANDT PARK ALLIANCE (VCPA)  \nThis program is a part of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Reimagining initiative. In partnership with the Design Trust for Public Space and Immanuel Oni\, Liminal Sp\, VCPA invites the community to reimagine the park’s Enslaved African Burial Ground site as a memorial space that fosters long-term healing and restoration. \nThis project is supported by the Mellon Foundation.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/reimagining-in-transition/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250829T165916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T170028Z
UID:10001915-1756976400-1756987200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Trail Work Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Details: \nLocation: Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House. \nTime: 9 am sharp; work begins at 9:15 am \nRSVP Now. \nUpcoming Activities Include: \nClearing debris and overgrowth \nEnsuring trail safety and accessibility \nThis project will include constructing a puncheon (a raised wooden walkway) to mitigate erosion and improve access along the John Kieran Trail. \nWhat to Bring: \nComfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing \nClosed-toed shoes \nWater and a snack \nWhy Join Us? \nContribute to the vitality and safety of the trails you love! Engage with fellow community members\, learn about trail maintenance\, and enjoy the satisfaction of hands-on work in the great outdoors. Necessary tools and gloves will be provided! \nWant to bring a group? This event is limited to small groups of 5 or less. If you would like to bring more 6 or more people\, please reach out to garcialeslie@vancortlandt.org to schedule a separate event. \n  \nVolunteer Policy for Minors \n• Ages 15 – 17 \nA parent or guardian must sign and submit a volunteer waiver. Once the waiver is on file\, the minor may participate without an accompanying adult. \n• Ages 12 – 14 \nA parent or guardian must accompany the minor and remain on-site for the entire project. \n• Under 12 \nChildren may volunteer only at events specifically labeled family-friendly and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/trail-work-thursdays-4/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250723T194044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T120140Z
UID:10001863-1757095200-1757107800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Starlight Cinema: The Warriors
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present:\nStarlight Cinema: New York\, New York\nFREE! Movies in the Park FREE!\nFriday Nights\nVan Cortlandt Park Parade Ground \n7:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light\n6 PM • Music of 1979\, 1987\, 1997\, 1984\n6:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts \nSeptember 5: The Warriors (1979)\nSeptember 12: Moonstruck (1987)\nSeptember 19: Men in Black (1997)\nSeptember 26: The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)\nOctober 3: Official Rain Date
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/starlight-cinema-warriors/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250826T140854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T140854Z
UID:10001893-1757152800-1757163600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Trail Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the community effort to maintain the Cross Country and other trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance\, your help will make a significant impact! \nRSVP Now. \nLocation: Van Cortlandt Park\, Garden and Education Compost Site\, across from Riverdale Stables. \nTime: 10 am sharp; work begins at 10:15 am \nUpcoming Activities Include: clearing debris and overgrowth\, repairing trail structures\, and ensuring trail safety and accessibility \nWhat to Wear: comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes \nWhat to Bring: Water and a snack \nNecessary tools and gloves will be provided! \nWant to bring a group? This event is limited to small groups of 9 or less. If you would like to bring more 10 or more people\, please reach out to garcialeslie@vancortlandt.org to schedule a separate event. \nVolunteer Policy for Minors \n • Ages 15 – 17 \nA parent or guardian must sign and submit a volunteer waiver. Once the waiver is on file\, the minor may participate without an accompanying adult. \n • Ages 12 – 14 \nA parent or guardian must accompany the minor and remain on-site for the entire project. \n • Under 12 \nChildren may volunteer only at events specifically labeled family-friendly and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/saturday-trail-volunteer-day/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250828T195740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T195904Z
UID:10001903-1757412000-1757422800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Tune-Up Tuesdays - Fall Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Turnip to volunteer! \nAt the VCPA Learning Garden & Compost Site\, volunteers will learn how to care for a garden in the cooler season\, as well as maintain compost bins\, weed\, water\, and harvest produce. \nNo prior gardening experience needed. 18 and older. \nGroups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org \nDates: \n\nSeptember 9\nSeptember 23\nOctober 14\nOctober 28\n\nSessions run from 10am-1pm. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/tune-up-tuesdays-fall-garden-volunteering/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250811T192651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T105947Z
UID:10001889-1757512800-1757516400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Due to rainy weather\, the walk has been canceled.  Another weekday walk will be scheduled for October soon.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250723T195903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T120216Z
UID:10001864-1757700000-1757712600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Starlight Cinema: Moonstruck
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present:\nStarlight Cinema: New York\, New York\nFREE! Movies in the Park FREE!\nFriday Nights\nVan Cortlandt Park Parade Ground \n7:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light\n6 PM • Music of 1979\, 1987\, 1997\, 1984\n6:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts \nSeptember 5: The Warriors (1979)\nSeptember 12: Moonstruck (1987)\nSeptember 19: Men in Black (1997)\nSeptember 26: The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)\nOctober 3: Official Rain Date
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/starlight-cinema-moonstruck/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250812T164454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T164454Z
UID:10001891-1758038400-1758045600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Caribeando Music & Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Following their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May\, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and Dance workshop in Van Cortlandt Park for the Bronx community. \nThe Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Participants will learn Bomba\, Plena\, Guaracha\, Cha-cha-cha\, Merengue\, and more. All ages\, abilities\, and skill levels are welcome to explore the basic rhythms\, steps\, call-and-response interactions\, and shared community joy. \nWorkshop will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. \nRSVP Now. \nParking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot. No driving inside the park allowed. \nThis project is made possible thanks to the Bronx Council on the Arts with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of 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/caribeando-music-dance-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250723T200658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T120305Z
UID:10001865-1758304800-1758317400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Starlight Cinema: Men in Black
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present:\nStarlight Cinema: New York\, New York\nFREE! Movies in the Park FREE!\nFriday Nights\nVan Cortlandt Park Parade Ground \n7:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light\n6 PM • Music of 1979\, 1987\, 1997\, 1984\n6:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts \nSeptember 5: The Warriors (1979)\nSeptember 12: Moonstruck (1987)\nSeptember 19: Men in Black (1997)\nSeptember 26: The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)\nOctober 3: Official Rain Date
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/starlight-cinema-men-in-black/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250811T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T192949Z
UID:10001890-1758447000-1758450600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWalk will meet in front of Van Cortlandt Nature Center. \nSpace is limited. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250829T165633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T165634Z
UID:10001881-1758790800-1758801600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Trail Work Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Activities Include:\nClearing debris and overgrowth\nEnsuring trail safety and accessibility\nThis project will include constructing a puncheon (a raised wooden walkway) to mitigate erosion and improve access along the John Kieran Trail. \nWhat to Bring:\nComfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing\nClosed-toed shoes\nWater and a snack \nRSVP Now. \nWant to bring a group? This event is limited to small groups of 5 or less. If you would like to bring more 6 or more people\, please reach out to garcialeslie@vancortlandt.org to schedule a separate event. \nVolunteer Policy for Minors \n• Ages 15 – 17 \nA parent or guardian must sign and submit a volunteer waiver. Once the waiver is on file\, the minor may participate without an accompanying adult. \n• Ages 12 – 14 \nA parent or guardian must accompany the minor and remain on-site for the entire project. \n• Under 12 \nChildren may volunteer only at events specifically labeled family-friendly and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/trail-work-thursdays-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073333
CREATED:20250926T200427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T115730Z
UID:10001996-1758877200-1758888000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:The October 31st event has been canceled due to forecast of high winds. \nRemove invasive vines (bittersweet and multiflora rose) from the Northwest Forest. Protect young trees and maintain trails. \nWhen: Fridays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWhere: Van Cortlandt Park – Garden & Compost Site \nWhat to bring: Long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, water \nTools and gloves provided. Ages 15+ welcome. \nRSVP Now. \nMinors must have parents sign a volunteer waiver. \nGroups of 6+ email noel@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-14/2025-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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