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SUMMARY:Memorial Grove Clean Up for Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. We’re hosting two volunteer events to ensure the grove is beautifully prepared for Veterans Day celebrations. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community\, enjoy the outdoors\, and connect with fellow volunteers. \nActivities: \n\nRaking Leaves: Gather and rake leaves to keep the grove tidy.\nPicking Up Sticks: Collect sticks and debris to keep a clean environment.\nGeneral Upkeep: Assist with trimming and trash collection.\n\nWhat We Provide: \nWhy Volunteer? \n\n Honor Veterans: Contribute to a meaningful cause that honors our heroes.\n Community Engagement: Meet and work alongside like-minded individuals.\nEnjoy the Outdoors: Spend a rewarding day in the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park.\nMake a Difference: Help create a welcoming and respectful space for Veterans Day.\n\nRSVP Now \nRecurring Annual Event: We plan to host this event every October\, ensuring Memorial Grove remains a pristine and respectful space for Veterans Day each year. By joining us this year\, you become part of a lasting tradition of community support and remembrance. \n  \nJoin us in making Memorial Grove a beautiful tribute to our veterans. Your time and effort can make a significant impact!
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/memorial-grove-cleanup-for-veterans-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Memorial Grove Clean Up for Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. We’re hosting two volunteer events to ensure the grove is beautifully prepared for Veterans Day celebrations. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community\, enjoy the outdoors\, and connect with fellow volunteers. \nActivities: \n\nRaking Leaves: Gather and rake leaves to keep the grove tidy.\nPicking Up Sticks: Collect sticks and debris to keep a clean environment.\nGeneral Upkeep: Assist with trimming and trash collection.\n\nWhat We Provide: \nWhy Volunteer? \n\n Honor Veterans: Contribute to a meaningful cause that honors our heroes.\n Community Engagement: Meet and work alongside like-minded individuals.\nEnjoy the Outdoors: Spend a rewarding day in the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park.\nMake a Difference: Help create a welcoming and respectful space for Veterans Day.\n\nRSVP Now \nRecurring Annual Event: We plan to host this event every October\, ensuring Memorial Grove remains a pristine and respectful space for Veterans Day each year. By joining us this year\, you become part of a lasting tradition of community support and remembrance. \n  \nJoin us in making Memorial Grove a beautiful tribute to our veterans. Your time and effort can make a significant impact!
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/memorial-grove-cleanup-for-veterans-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join Van Cortlandt House Museum and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for an afternoon that brings together history\, music\, and flavor. This unique program highlights the significant ties between early New York and the Caribbean and Latin America. \nThe afternoon begins with a teaching musical performance by Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe\, who will share the rhythms\, traditions\, and history of Caribbean and Latin American music while inviting the audience to listen\, learn\, and participate. \nFrom 1:30- 2:30 PM\, guests will have the chance to sample Caribbean flavors—including sweet pineapple and other tastes that shaped New York’s history of trade and culture. \nAt 3 PM\, join VCHM Site Historian Nick Dembowski for a special\, focused guided tour* of Van Cortlandt House Museum on early New York’s ties to the Caribbean and Latin America. The tour will uncover how colonial trade\, migration\, and culture connected the Bronx to the wider Atlantic world. \nRegistration is not required\, but is suggested.  \n*Please note that the guided tour at 3 PM does have a capacity limit and will be on a first-come\, first-served basis. We encourage you to join the tour right after the performance ends at 2:45 PM to ensure a spot on the tour. \nAccessibility: This event will take place outdoors on the museum lawn\, which is uneven in spots. Limited outdoor seating will be available. At this time\, the historic house is accessed using stairs\, and has three flights of stairs inside. Our Welcome Center is accessible via ramp\, and a 360-degree tour of the historic house (general\, not focused) is available on a tablet inside the Welcome Center. \nLanguage: this program will be in both English and Spanish. The guided historic house tour will be delivered in English. \nGetting here and parking:\nAddress for GPS: 6036 Broadway\, Bronx\, NY \nVan Cortlandt House Museum is located inside Van Cortlandt Park at Broadway and West 246th Street in The Bronx. There is a paved tree-lined pedestrian path leading from Broadway to the museum.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/caribbean-connections/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T130000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8\nVeterans Day Ceremony\nMemorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park\nSunday\, November 2\, 2025 • 12 PM \nThis year\, the program will include: \n\nProcession and posting of the American Flag\nPledge of Allegiance to the Flag and singing of the National Anthem\nRemarks by local War Veterans\nRemarks by local elected officials and Community Board 8
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/veterans-day-ceremony-4/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044741
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T205732Z
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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. \nYou 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. \nNo experience needed! We provide all tools and gloves. You’ll also learn about forest ecology\, plant ID\, and restoration techniques. \nRSVP Now. \nWhen: \nWednesday November 5\, 2025 meeting at 9am and Wednesdays December 10 and 17 meeting at 10am \nWhere: \nMeet outside the handball courts at Woodlawn Playground \n(Located on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park) \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! \nGroups of 6 or more must email noel@vancortlandt.org to discuss scheduling their own 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/woodlawn-wednesdays-6/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000
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SUMMARY:Autumn Hike in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Spend your Saturday morning hiking with us in the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park! \nExplore the Northwest Woods with a VCPA staff member learning about the nature around you and the changes that are happening as winter approaches. We will be meeting at the VCPA Learning Garden for a 2 hour hike.  Enter the park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave. – the Learning Garden is near the entrance to the parking lot in front of the Riverdale Stables. \nPut on your best hiking shoes and join us for a fun hike! \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/autumn-hike-in-the-park/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T150000
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 11 at 2pm meets in Riverdale Stables parking lot\n\nTake a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature\, plants\, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-5/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T130000
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CREATED:20251028T161523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T204413Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Forest Friday on December 19th\, 2025 has been canceled due to high winds. \nRemove invasive species from the Northwest Forest. Promote biodiversity\, protect young trees\, and maintain trails. \nWhen: Fridays November 14 and 21 meeting at 9am and Fridays December 5\, 12 and 19 meeting at 10am \nWhere: Van Cortlandt Park – VCPA Learning Garden (across from the Riverdale Stables) \nWhat to bring: Long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, water \nNo experience needed – we provide tools\, gloves\, and teach forest ecology as we work. \nAges 15+ welcome. \nMinors must have parents sign a volunteer waiver. \nRSVP Now. \nLimited to 30 volunteers. Groups of 6+ email noel@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-15/2025-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
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SUMMARY:Crunch and Munch
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a free garden family event to celebrate a wonderful harvest season! \nFestivities will include: \n\nLeaf Crunching and Composting with Bronx Green-Up\nChildren’s Crafts and Activities\nGarlic Planting with New York Restoration Project\nGarden Harvesting\nSeasonal Snacks and Beverages\n& More!\n\nEnjoy a day full of garden fun\, celebration\, and community! \nWhere: VCPA Learning Garden\, Enter the park at Broadway & Mosholu Ave. \nWhen: Saturday\, November 15th from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/crunch-and-munch/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000
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CREATED:20251015T152858Z
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SUMMARY:REIMAGINING: Rewriting the Will: A Workshop with David Mills
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance presents a writing workshop led by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. Drawing inspiration from a historic Van Cortlandt family will\, participants will engage in a powerful exercise: imagining and crafting their own “new will” from the perspective of an individual enslaved on the Van Cortlandt plantation. \nTogether\, participants will reflect on questions of legacy and power\, naming both material and immaterial possessions\, from tools and objects to emotions\, dreams\, and memories. This act of imaginative resistance reclaims voice and agency\, transforming historical silence into testament. \nPlease bring your favorite pen/pencil and notebook with you! \nSpace is limited.  RSVP Required. \nThe workshop will be held in the Van Cortlandt House Museum in a space that is only accessible by stairs. \nAbout David Mills: David Mills holds an M.F.A. from Warren Wilson College and an M.A. from New York University in creative writing. He’s published four collections: Boneyarn (New York slavery poems)\, After Mistic (Massachusetts slavery poems)\, The Sudden Country and The Dream Detective. His poems have appeared in Ploughshares\, Colorado Review\, Fence\, Crab Orchard Review\, Jubilat\, Callaloo\, Brooklyn Rail\, and Obsidian. \nREIMAGINING: Rewriting the Will is 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. This project is supported by the Mellon Foundation.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/reimagining-rewriting-the-will-a-workshop-with-david-mills/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T110000
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CREATED:20250718T143934Z
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SUMMARY:Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3
DESCRIPTION:Kids head to the scenic trails for a fun cross country event with our friends at NYRR! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants of all abilities and age 2 to 18. Perfect for both new and experienced runners\, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active\, build confidence\, and experience the thrill of cross country. Every finisher will receive a medal and a New Balance beanie. \nRegister today!
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/rising-nyrr-at-the-nyrr-cross-country-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T110000
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 16 at 10am meets in front of Nature Center\n\nTake a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature\, plants\, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-6/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
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SUMMARY:End of Autumn Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an escape into the crisp autumn air as we celebrate the very last weekend of Fall 2025!\n\n\n\nThis guided nature hike is the perfect way to spend your Saturday before the snowy winter settles in. Hike through peaceful trails\, enjoy the last bit of leaves falling to the ground\, and reconnect with the outdoors during this calm\, beautiful transition into winter. \nWhether you’re a seasoned explorer or just looking for a relaxing way to spend your day\, this hike offers the ideal blend of scenery and fresh air. Come make the most of autumn’s final moments! This hike will include some hills so wear proper walking shoes. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/end-of-autumn-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
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SUMMARY:Winter Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Let your creativity run wild while helping your favorite park! \nAfter a short hike in the park to pull and collect invasive vines\, you’ll mold the twisted woody vine into a wreath; ready to decorate with a mix of festive natural and artificial materials. This DIY workshop is perfect for environmental enthusiasts\, craft-lovers\, and anyone who wants to spread festive cheer! \nEveryone will get to go home with their own unique holiday wreath. \nNo prior experience or knowledge required. \nWorkshop takes place outside\, please dress for the weather. \nAll supplies (including hot cocoa and cookies!) will be provided…you provide the creativity! \nTickets purchased in advance required. Tickets will be on sale soon! \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Saturday\, December 13th\nTime: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm\nRaindate: Sunday\, December 21st\nMeeting Location: Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course\n\nTickets:\nPlease purchase 1 ticket for every person attending. Each person will take home a wreath. Space is limited and tickets are required. Ticket price includes materials fee. \n\nGeneral Admission (age 17+): $25\nJunior Admission (age 10 -16): $15\nJunior Admission ticket holders must be accompanied by an adult with a GA ticket.\n\nClick here to purchase tickets.  Sales close 12/12/25 at 11am. \nRaindate and Cancellation Policy:\n\nTicket sales will not be refunded and will be considered a donation to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance if you cannot attend the workshop on December 13th. (If your fee is converted to a donation\, it will be considered fully tax-deductible.)\nIn the event of rain\, the workshop will be moved to Sunday\, December 21st and attendees will be notified by Friday December 12th.\nIf VCPA changes the date due to rain\, you will have the option of a refund if you are unable to attend on December 21st.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/winter-wreath-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T110000
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CREATED:20251117T134554Z
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 14at 10am meets in front of Nature Center\n\nTake a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature\, plants\, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-7/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20251117T134841Z
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 17th at 2pm meets at Riverdale Stables Lot. \n\nTake a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature\, plants\, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-8/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20251125T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161712Z
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Winter: A Family Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:In this free guided hike\, families can hit the trails while learning about amazing local plants and animals\, and how the park changes in the colder weather. \nAfterwards\, join us for a nature craft and themed activities! \nDate: Sunday\, December 21 \nTime: 10:30 am – 11:45 am (The hike will start at approximately 10:40 am) \nMeeting Point: In front of the Van Cortlandt Golf House\, right before hitting the Lake House Cafe. \n\nWe’ll be outside the whole time; dress appropriately for the weather\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nRecommended for ages 3+ – participants must be able to travel on unpaved\, uneven trails for up to a mile\nPets on leashes are welcome!\n\nRSVP Now \nFor any questions\, please e-mail gardening@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/welcoming-winter-a-family-nature-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20251212T224628Z
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the first light of 2026. Join us for a peaceful sunrise hike and Japanese New Year tradition in Van Cortlandt Park.\n\n\n\nStart 2026 with intention\, tranquility\, and community. \nJoin us for the 3rd Annual Hatsuhinode—the Japanese tradition of welcoming the first sunrise of the year—on a peaceful hike through the winter landscape of Van Cortlandt Park. \nLed by Yoshiko Mori and Noel Hefele\, this event offers a quiet space to reflect\, connect with nature\, and celebrate fresh beginnings. Starting at the VCPA Learning Garden\, we will hike to a scenic overlook to watch the sunrise. \nDrawing inspiration from their recent travels in Japan\, Yoshiko and Noel will share cultural insights into Hatsuhinode and facilitate a simple\, guided moment of connection to welcome the new year. \nAfter the sun greets us\, we will take an optional extended walk along the Cass Gallagher trail to soak in the fresh morning air and the hope of the year ahead. \nDetails \n\nDate: Thursday\, January 1\, 2026\nTime: 6:45 AM – 8:30 AM (Approx.)\nLocation: VCPA Learning Garden (Enter at Broadway & Mosholu Ave)\nCost: Free (RSVP required as space is limited)\n\nItinerary \n\n6:30 AM: Arrival & Gathering at the Learning Garden\n6:55 AM: Hike departs for the overlook (Don’t be late!)\n7:19 AM: Sunrise\, cultural insights\, and meditation\n7:35 AM: Optional trail walk begins\n\nWhat to Bring \n\nDress for the Cold: Layers\, hats\, and gloves are essential. You will be standing still during the sunrise.\nWarmth: Bring a thermos with hot tea or coffee to keep you cozy.\nFootwear: Wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. The trail has occasional steep sections and may be frosty.\n\nRSVP now to reserve your spot for this inspiring New Year’s tradition.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/new-years-day-sunrise-hike-meditation/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20251210T143318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T143318Z
UID:10002092-1768039200-1768053600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Mulchfest
DESCRIPTION:Two Dates: Saturday\, January 10 and Sunday\, January 11 from 10am to 2pm \nRecycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park\, where the VCP Forest Restoration Crew will chip it into mulch! \nTrees can be dropped off prior to Mulchfest. For more information about drop-off locations throughout the city\, visit NYC Parks’ Mulchfest page.\n \nEvent held in the “free lot” near the Van Cortlandt Golf Course.\nAs you drive in from Bailey Avenue\, it will be the first parking lot on your left.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/mulchfest-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20251222T153906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T153906Z
UID:10002096-1768125600-1768129200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:VCP Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan.\n\n\n\nTake a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature\, plants\, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. \nKick off the New Year with these nature walks: \nSunday\, January 11 meets at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. for a walk in Tibbett Meadow\, along the Mill Pond\, and marsh. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/vcp-nature-group-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20251222T154257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T154257Z
UID:10002097-1768572000-1768575600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:VC Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan.\n\n\n\nTake a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature\, plants\, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. \nKick off the New Year with these nature walks: \nFriday\, January 16 meets at the Stables parking area at 2 p.m. for a Northwest Woods/Vault Hill walk. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/vc-nature-group-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20260128T212031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T212031Z
UID:10002160-1770976800-1770987600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Winter is the most critical time to save the forest floor! Join us to remove invasive Bush Honeysuckle\, Multiflora Rose\, and other invasive shrubs while the native plants are dormant. \nBy clearing these shrubs now\, we immediately flood the forest floor with winter sunlight and remove the chemical barriers that stop our native trees from growing. Your hard work this February directly prepares the soil for the return of spring wildflowers and oak seedlings. \nMeeting at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-17/2026-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20260120T184726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T191208Z
UID:10002156-1771250400-1771254000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:VC Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature\, plants\, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. \nMonday\, February 16 meets at the Stables parking area at 2 p.m. for a Northwest Woods/Vault Hill walk. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/vc-nature-group-walk-5/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20260206T214651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T214651Z
UID:10002165-1771408800-1771416000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Midwinter Recess Cozy Craft-ernoon
DESCRIPTION:Create whimsical nature crafts\, or color and warm up with some hot chocolate! \nThis free program is open to children of all ages and their parents/families. \nDrop in anytime! Activities will take place from 10 am -12 pm. \nRSVP is encouraged\, but not required. \nThe event will be held in 100 Van Cortlandt Park S. (Community Room 9 on Gale Place in Amalgamated Housing. Across the street from the Train Park Garden). \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/midwinter-recess-cozy-craft-ernoon/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20260129T001115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T002431Z
UID:10002163-1771497000-1771504200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Family Fun Hike
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the plants and animals that call Van Cortlandt Park home and how they live in the Winter? Take a hike with us and find out!\n\n\n\nBrighten up your Mid-Winter Recess with a walk through VCP with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!\n\nIn this free guided hike\, families will hit the trails while learning about amazing local plants and animals\, and how the park changes in the colder weather. Afterwards\, join us for a fun nature craft inside of our office!\n\n\n\n  \nMeeting Point: Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House – we will be meeting at the side of the building by the public restrooms\, right before hitting the Lake House Cafe. \n\n\nFor any questions\, please e-mail gardening@vancortlandt.org \n\nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/mid-winter-family-fun-hike-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20260121T182904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T214744Z
UID:10002158-1771678800-1771686000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Black History Month: Legacy of Enslaved Africans in Van Cortlandt Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum for a special Black History Month program exploring the legacy of enslaved Africans in Van Cortlandt Park. \nThe program will feature two guided tours: \n\nPathways to the Past Walking Tour\, led by Ashley Hart Adams\, VCPA’s Arts Integration Specialist\, focusing on the Enslaved African Burial Ground and the broader landscape of memory\, history\, and labor within the park.\nVan Cortlandt House Museum Tour\, led by Nick Dembowski\, VCHM’s Site Historian\, highlighting the site’s 18th-century history and its connections to enslavement.\n\nTogether\, these tours invite participants to reflect on the lives of enslaved Africans whose labor shaped the park and to consider how history is remembered and honored today.   \nThe entire guided experience will be approximately 2 hours long with stops throughout to talk. \nRSVP Now. \nBlack History Month events are 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. This project is supported by the Mellon Foundation. \nThis project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/black-history-month-legacy-of-enslaved-africans-in-van-cortlandt-park/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20260206T133022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T132551Z
UID:10002164-1771871400-1771876800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Reimagining Memorial Spaces: A Black History Month Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for a live\, virtual conversation with designers Immanuel Oni and Jeremiah Olayinka Ojo exploring the project\, Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park\, and the importance of working thoughtfully with memorial spaces. \nAs part of Black History Month\, Van Cortlandt Park Alliance invites you to a live\, panel-style conversation reflecting on Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground project and the broader responsibilities\, challenges\, and possibilities of working with memorial spaces rooted in Black history. \nThis conversation will focus on process\, examining how artists\, designers\, and communities engage with sites of memory\, trauma\, and legacy\, and why intentional\, community-centered approaches matter when shaping public spaces of remembrance. \nThe discussion will be moderated by VCPA’s Arts Integration Strategist\, Ashley Hart Adams\, and feature designers Immanuel Oni and Jeremiah Olayinka Ojo\, who are currently working on the project\, Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park.  \nThe event will be hosted live on Zoom. Admission is free and open to the public. The conversation will be recorded and later published on Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s YouTube channel.  \nRSVP Now. \nPanelists: \nImmanuel Oni is a first-generation Nigerian-American artist and space doula based in New York City\, originally from Houston\, TX. His work explores loss\, legacy\, and place through themes rooted in Black and Indigenous life\, death\, and diaspora. \nUsing spatial justice design and visual storytelling\, Immanuel Oni repurposes public infrastructure\, natural elements\, and mobile spaces to prompt community dialogue\, healing\, and ritual. His work has been presented internationally in Venice\, Hong Kong\, and Lagos. \nHe has been a Fellow with Design Trust for Public Space\, Culture Push\, and New York for Culture & Arts\, and has received awards from the New York State Council of the Arts and the Architectural League of New York. His public art commissions include the Chrystie Street African Burial Ground Memorial Installation and the New Jersey Monument to Migration and Labor (Southern Region). He is a former Director of Community Design at NYC’s Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice and an Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Design. He is also the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Liminal\, a nonprofit working at the intersection of art\, unity\, and space. \nJeremiah Olayinka Ojo is an artist\, entrepreneur\, and educator committed to empowering African diasporic communities through art\, community development\, and business education. He is the Founder of Creative Milieu\, a global art business advisory firm\, and Ilèkùn Wa (Our Doors)\, a community-centered artist advisory for visual artists of African descent. \nWith over a decade of experience\, Jeremiah is a sought-after expert in arts and business management\, offering insights into artist career development\, business strategies\, and arts education. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Georgia State University and a Master’s in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art\, and has lectured at institutions including Columbia University. \nBlack History Month events are 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. This project is supported by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/reimagining-memorial-spaces-a-black-history-month-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20260209T170556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T170556Z
UID:10002166-1772276400-1772281800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Black History Month: Enslaved African Legacy Tour
DESCRIPTION:A guided walk that will enlighten participants on the true history that shaped Van Cortlandt Park.\n\n\n\nJoin VCPA’s Arts Integration Strategist\, Ashley Hart Adams\, on a guided walk that will enlighten participants on the true history that shaped Van Cortlandt Park. \nFor approximately 200 years\, the Van Cortlandt family plantation relied upon the labor of enslaved people\, as did many plantations and farms in the north. Enslaved Africans\, their descendants\, and Indigenous people were vital to colonial New York’s economy\, growing\, harvesting\, milling\, packing\, and shipping the wheat that would be a staple export out of New York harbor. This tour will stop at several sites within the park that are daily reminders of their labor and lasting legacy. \nThis walk will include uneven surfaces so please wear hiking shoes. Bring water and a snack. \nThe walk will be approximately 90 minutes long with stops throughout to talk. \nRSVP Now. \nBlack History Month events are 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. This project is supported by the Mellon Foundation. \nThis project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/black-history-month-enslaved-african-legacy-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20260106T211228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T192005Z
UID:10002154-1772276400-1772298000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Bronx Parks Speak Up
DESCRIPTION:Bronx Coalition for Parks and Greenspace’s\n32nd Annual Bronx Parks Speak Up\nTHE POWER OF PARKS: Funding the Future\nLehman College Faculty Dining Room\, Music Building \nWORKSHOPS/PANELS:\n• Activating Bronx Parks through the NYC Green Fund\n• Getting from Greenway to Waterfront: Gateways and Bridges of the Harlem Riverfront Greenway Plan\n• The Importance of Community Gardens\n• Lowering the Temperature with Nature: Prioritizing Parks for the Future\n• Meet Our Urban Forest Stewards\n• Pelham Bay Park Access Study: Public Input Workshop \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.bronxspeakup.org/ \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-parks-speak-up-6/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044742
CREATED:20260301T213408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T213408Z
UID:10002226-1772787600-1772798400@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Winter is the most critical time to save the forest floor! Join us to remove invasive Bush Honeysuckle\, Multiflora Rose\, and other invasive shrubs while the native plants are dormant. \nBy clearing these shrubs now\, we immediately flood the forest floor with winter sunlight and remove the chemical barriers that stop our native trees from growing. Your hard work this March directly prepares the soil for the return of spring wildflowers and oak seedlings. \nMeeting at the Van Cortlandt Golf House. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-16/2026-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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