BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vancortlandt.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Van Cortlandt Park Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210921T174903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T174956Z UID:10000214-1634979600-1634990400@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Northeast Forest Tree Planting Event DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest in Madison Square Park\, join the Natural Areas Conservancy\, Van Cortlandt Park Alliance\, and Madison Square Park Conservancy for a tree planting event.  Meeting at the Woodlawn Playground- enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park East just south of Kepler Ave.\n\n Registration Required URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/northeast-forest-tree-planting-event/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ghost-forest.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210921T174144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T131134Z UID:10000213-1634893200-1634904000@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Forest Fridays DESCRIPTION:During the month of October we will focus on removal of non-indigenous plant species within our Tibbetts wetlands worksite\, adjacent to Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond. Species that we will be removing include Norway maple\, Siebold viburnum\, bush honeysuckle\, English ivy and porcelainberry. These plants threaten the biodiversity and stability of the wetland and forest that make up this section of the park. Long pants and closed toed shoes\, preferably boots\, are required. Meeting at the Van Cortlandt Golf House- enter the park at Bailey and Van Cortlandt Park South. \nRegister Now URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays/2021-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210914T002516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T172529Z UID:10000210-1634392800-1634398200@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Dancing on the Lawn DESCRIPTION:Get up and dance on the lawn of Van Cortlandt House Museum or bring a blanket\, sit\, and enjoy the music. \n\n\n\n\n\nFree Bomba dance instruction and live interactive music and dance performance by Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe performing Bomba and other Caribbean music. Bomba is an Afro-Puerto Rican musical genre with its origins in West Africa\, Puerto Rico\, and the Caribbean. \n\n\nThis cultural enrichment event is free\, fun\, and for the whole family. All ages are welcome! \nRSVP Now. \nThis project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization 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\, and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts. \n  URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/dancing-on-the-lawn/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sambuca-tribe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210913T175407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T204902Z UID:10000208-1633960800-1633971600@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Drawing Onsite in the Park with Shelley Haven DESCRIPTION:Join artist Shelley Haven to experience nature anew. Tour the site with Shelley and gain insights into selecting and framing your subject. Create an artwork with her guidance and encouragement during the session\, then share your work with fellow participants. \nFor beginning and experienced adults and mature young adults. Drawing materials provided or bring your own favorite supplies! Bring a blanket\, portable stool\, or chair. Limited park bench seating is available. Class size is limited to 15 registered participants. \nSession 1: Moved to Raindate: Monday\, October 11\, 2-5pm\nSession 1 will take place near the lake\, newly renamed Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond.\nMeet on the lawn north of the Golf House\, just past the golf carts.\nRain date: Monday\, October 11\, 2-5pm \nSession 2: Saturday\, October 30\, 2-5pm\nSession 2 will take place at the Quiet Zone garden at 261st Street and Broadway.\nMeet at the benches facing the garden.\nRain date: Sunday\, October 31\, 2-5pm \nFree. Registration required. \nParticipants can do either or both sessions. \nThis program is supported by a City Artist Corps Grant awarded to visual artist Shelley Haven for this Creative Public Engagement project. #CityArtistCorps  Learn more by following @NYCulture on social media. \nwww.shelleyhaven.com \nwww.instagram.com/shelley.haven.art URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/drawing-onsite-in-the-park-with-shelley-haven/2021-10-11/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Shelley-webpage-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210909T195208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T195253Z UID:10000206-1633861800-1633869000@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Fall Mushroom Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and New York Mycological Society on a fall mushroom walk into Van Cortlandt Park’s lovely and extensive woodlands where we’ll encounter all types of fascinating fall fungi – from cap-and-stem fungi to polypores\, puffballs\, jellies\, crusts and even tiny ascomycetes. Learn about mushroom lifestyles\, find out what’s toxic and what’s not and get tips on mushroom identification. Come prepared for off-road walking. Kids welcome! \nWe will meet on the parkside of W. 242nd Street and Broadway near the last stop of the 1 train. \nRSVP Required. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/fall-mushroom-walk/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210910T182236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T132728Z UID:10000207-1632934800-1632940200@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Honor and Praise DESCRIPTION:MOVED DUE TO FORECAST OF RAIN TO WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH AT 5PM. \nHonor and Praise: Celebrating the Influence of the African Diaspora on Global Culture \nJoin us for an evening of music and discussion on the intersection of music\, culture\, and Black identity. This outdoor concert highlights contemporary classical works by composers Trevor Weston\, Valerie Coleman\, and Dorothy Rudd Moore. Featuring members of Bronx Arts Ensemble and The New York Philharmonic\, alongside an interdisciplinary panel of Black scholars: \n\nDr. Fredara Hadley\, ethnomusicologist;\nDr. Trevor Weston\, composer; and;\nDr. Raymond Codrington\, cultural anthropologist.\n\nVaccination\, mask\, and advance reservation required. \nHeld on the grounds of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Enter the park at Broadway and W. 246th Street. \nPresented by Bronx Arts Ensemble\, the New York Philharmonic\, Van Cortlandt House Museum\, and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. \nClick here for more information and to RSVP. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/honor-and-praise/ LOCATION:Van Cortlandt House Museum CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/honor-and-praise-for-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210902T233359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T233359Z UID:10000205-1632564000-1632571200@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Hikes: Beautiful Fall! DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Hikes in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator!\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 24th from 4pm to 6pm – meeting at Woodlawn Playground\n\n\nSaturday\, September 25th from 10am to 12pm – meeting at Southern end of Van Cortlandt Golf House \nClick here to purchase tickets! \n\n\n\n\nNature Glam! Come with us for an outdoors adventure in Van Cortlandt Park to create Nature Bracelets! Collect all the beautiful pieces of nature that have fallen on the forest floor to design your very own bracelet. Colorful leaves\, fancy seeds\, delicate flower petals and even shiny pebbles make the perfect trinkets and charms!Read Aloud Story: “Goodbye Summer\, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak \n– Both easy hikes include a hands-on activity and goody bags for all participants (even parents!). \n– Tickets must be purchased for everyone participating. \n– Please select the appropriate ticket so we can prepare your goody bags! \n– Space is limited\, so register soon for one or both. \n– Two different meeting locations! Friday is at Woodlawn Playground and Saturday is at the Southern End of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. \nVCPA will hold Family Hikes Rain or Shine! In the event of heavy downpours or thunderstorms\, we will cancel and refund tickets. Tickets canceled with less than 48 hour notice will not be refunded. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-fun-hikes-beautiful-fall/2021-09-25/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Family-Fun-Hikes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210407T181325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T174235Z UID:10000123-1632564000-1632571200@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:261st Street Garden Maintenance Day DESCRIPTION:Alongside our partners at the Riverdale Main Streets Association we will be maintaining the garden and open field within the park. Come help us mulch trees and beds and remove non-indigenous plant species. We will provide gloves and tools. Meet at the garden at W. 261st and Broadway. \n\nRSVP required. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/261st-community-stewardship-day/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_1088-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210901T143919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T144256Z UID:10000203-1631959200-1631966400@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Forest Care Day DESCRIPTION:Alongside our partners at the Natural Areas Conservancy\, we are restoring 2 acres of forest and we would love your help! Wear close toed shoes and long pants and bring along water. We will provide gloves and tools. Meet in front of the Woodlawn Playground. \nRegistration is required.  URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-care-day/ LOCATION:Woodlawn Playground\, Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave.\, Bronx\, NY\, 10470 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_140458969_112042381759_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210807T121100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T203734Z UID:10000200-1631208600-1631214000@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Barefoot Dancing DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION- VAN CORTLANDT GOLF HOUSE! \nKick off your shoes and dance on the deck of the Van Cortlandt Golf House.  Free Bachata and Merengue dance instruction and live music by Edwin Ferreras and Edwina Chavez along with instruments by Areíto Arts musicians.  This cultural enrichment event is fun for the whole family- parents and kids of all ages welcome. Enter the park at Broadway and W. 246th Street. \nThis project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts\, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature\, and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts. \nSpecial thank you to Lotus Music and Dance. \n  URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/barefoot-dancing/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/barefoot-dancing-for-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210803T150004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T173036Z UID:10000183-1630058400-1630065600@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Northeast Forest Restoration DESCRIPTION:The Natural Areas Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance are teaming up to restore two acres of forest in the Northeast Forest of Van Cortlandt Park this year. \nWe would love for you to join us\, especially if you are a community member in Woodlawn or Yonkers\, or utilize this section of Van Cortlandt Park. \nRSVP Required. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/northeast-forest-restoration/ LOCATION:Woodlawn Playground\, Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave.\, Bronx\, NY\, 10470 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/forest2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210803T145437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T172540Z UID:10000178-1628935200-1628942400@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Trail Maintenance Training DESCRIPTION:The Natural Areas Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance are teaming up to restore two acres of forest in the Northeast Forest of Van Cortlandt Park this year. \nLearn the basics of trail navigation & maintenance during this walk. We will discuss and assess conditions in Van Cortlandt’s Northeast Forest\, as well as engage in hands-on trail maintenance efforts. \nRSVP Required. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/trail-maintenance-training/ LOCATION:Woodlawn Playground\, Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave.\, Bronx\, NY\, 10470 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/forest2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210803T144231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T151016Z UID:10000138-1627981200-1627992000@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Water Chestnut Removal DESCRIPTION:Help us remove Water Chestnut from the Mill Pond as we finish up our last few days of the season. No pre-registration required. Bring plenty of water\, a hat and an extra pair of socks. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/water-chestnut-removal/ LOCATION:Van Cortlandt Park Golf House\, 115 Van Cortlandt Park West\, Bronx\, NY\, 10471\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_2647.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20200901T172150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T204209Z UID:10000064-1627894800-1627905600@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Beautify the Park Days DESCRIPTION:Join VCPA on Monday mornings until August 2\, except for July 5th\, as we clean up the park.  Volunteers must wear a mask and practice social distancing while volunteering. VCPA will provide all work tools and supplies.  Meet at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House.  Sponsored by Bronx Council for Environmental Quality. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/beautify-the-park-days-2/2021-08-02/ LOCATION:Van Cortlandt Park Golf House\, 115 Van Cortlandt Park West\, Bronx\, NY\, 10471\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_E6897-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210504T201659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T185852Z UID:10000130-1625562000-1625572800@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups DESCRIPTION:Holiday weekends are always rough on the park.  Help us clean up the park after two major weekends- Memorial Day and July 4th!  Join us on Tuesday June 1st and Tuesday July 6th to give Van Cortlandt Park some much needed TLC.  Volunteers must wear a mask and practice social distancing while volunteering. VPCA will provide all work tools and supplies.  Meet at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House.  Sponsored by Bronx Council for Environmental Quality. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/after-holiday-weekend-clean-ups/2021-07-06/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_E6897-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210525T161656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T135841Z UID:10000134-1624798800-1624804200@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Slavery in VCP DESCRIPTION:RSVP Required! \nMost visitors are not aware that the Van Cortlandt plantation relied upon the labor of enslaved Africans\, 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. \nIn addition to being the home of the wealthy and influential Van Cortlandt family\, the land now known as Van Cortlandt Park was home to generations of enslaved people\, both African and Native American\, going back to the 1600s. The work of enslaved people in the Bronx–building roads\, constructing houses\, damming streams–is still visible in the landscape of the park. Favorite sites in Van Cortlandt Park\, like the lake and Van Cortlandt House Museum\, are daily reminders of their labor and lasting legacy. \nJoin Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum for an in-person tour of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the tour. Cheyney McKnight is the founder and owner of Not Your Momma’s History. She acts as an interpreter advocate for interpreters of color at historical sites up and down the east Coast\, providing them with much needed on-call support. Special thank you to Kingsbridge Historical Society. \nParticipants will go inside the Van Cortlandt House Museum to see the Slave Quarters and then tour various locations in the park that tell the story of the enslaved people. Please dress appropriately to walk about 1 mile on trails in the park. Bring your own water. \nPlease note: Tours are limited to 20 participants only. Please only RSVP for 1 tour so that we can accommodate as many people as possible. \nFor more information on Not Your Momma’s History visit: notyourmommashistory.com. \nTo learn more about the Enslaved People Project visit: vancortlandt.org/epp. \nVan Cortlandt House Museum photo courtesy of Van Cortlandt House Museum. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/lets-talk-about-slavery-in-vcp/2021-06-27/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tour-image-for-webpage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210319T193340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T121106Z UID:10000118-1624698000-1624703400@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Birdwalks with NYC Audubon DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring. Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss a wide range of avian topics. Each walk will be lead by a New York City Audubon guide. \nAdvance registration is required and limited to 12 people per week. \nAttendees are required to wear masks and follow social distancing protocols while at the event. \nAs space is limited\, if you are not able to attend please let us know ASAP so we can fill in your spot by returning your ticket on Eventbrite or by emailing info@vancortlandt.org. \nPhoto by John Larson\, Audubon Photography Awards 2015. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/birdwalks-with-nyc-audubon/2021-06-26/ LOCATION:Van Cortlandt Nature Center\, Enter the Park at Broadway and W. 246th\, Bronx CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/APA_2015_JohnLarson_279414_Cedar_Waxwing_KK-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210428T184104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T225329Z UID:10000128-1624557600-1624564800@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Lawn Party! DESCRIPTION:Honoring Mitchell J. Silver\, FAICP\nCommissioner\, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation\nwith the Betty Campbell-Adams Park Hero Award\n\nFeaturing: Mingling in the Park! Goats! Lawn Games! \nFor more information and to purchase tickets click here.\nClick here for Sponsorship Information.\nClick here for Journal Ad Information. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/lawn-party/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210525T162736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T135941Z UID:10000135-1624386600-1624392000@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Slavery in VCP - Virtual DESCRIPTION:RSVP Required! \nMost visitors are not aware that the Van Cortlandt plantation relied upon the labor of enslaved Africans\, 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. \nIn addition to being the home of the wealthy and influential Van Cortlandt family\, the land now known as Van Cortlandt Park was home to generations of enslaved people\, both African and Native American\, going back to the 1600s. The work of enslaved people in the Bronx–building roads\, constructing houses\, damming streams–is still visible in the landscape of the park. Favorite sites in Van Cortlandt Park\, like the lake and Van Cortlandt House Museum\, are daily reminders of their labor and lasting legacy. \nJoin Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for a virtual presentation of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the presentation. Cheyney McKnight is the founder and owner of Not Your Momma’s History. She acts as an interpreter advocate for interpreters of color at historical sites up and down the east Coast\, providing them with much needed on-call support. Special thank you to Van Cortlandt House Museum Kingsbridge Historical Society. \nFor more information on Not Your Momma’s History visit: notyourmommashistory.com. \nTo learn more about the Enslaved People Project visit: vancortlandt.org/epp. \nVan Cortlandt House Museum photo courtesy of Van Cortlandt House Museum. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/lets-talk-about-slavery-in-vcp-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tour-image-for-webpage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210517T183540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T121217Z UID:10000131-1624111200-1624118400@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Hike DESCRIPTION:Father’s Day Weekend Hike! \nGrab your magnifying glass and hiking shoes as we venture out for a fun-filled bug hunt with dad! After listening to the heartwarming story\, “I Love You Daddy\,” by Melanie Joyce\, we will set off to explore the buggy world hidden under rocks and logs! Create a bug themed Father’s Day card for dad using natural materials collected during our walk. \nMeet in front of Woodlawn Playground. Enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park East just south of Kepler Avenue. \n\nGeared towards 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s).\nEasy hike includes a hands-on activity and goody bags for all participants (even parents!).\nTickets must be purchased for everyone participating.\nPlease select the appropriate ticket so we can prepare your goody bags!\nSpace is limited\, so register soon.\nFather’s Day Hike will meet at 2pm in front of Woodlawn Playground- enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park East just south of Kepler Avenue\n\nClick here to purchase your tickets. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-fun-hike/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/father-day-for-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210613T120826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T224319Z UID:10000136-1624100400-1624104000@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Ceremony DESCRIPTION:On Juneteenth\, in gratitude for the sacrifice of the African Ancestors who built what is now Van Cortlandt Park\, the African Burial Ground in the park will be consecrated.  \n\nProceedings hosted by cultural consultant Peggy King Jorde                                                                                   \nLibation Ceremony by Chief Baba Neil Clarke \nLive Music by Bronx Arts Ensemble \nTraditional Negro Spirituals by soloist Beverly Fleming-Camejo\nRemarks by Artist and Historian Kamau Ware\, Black Gotham Experience\nBenediction by Rev. Dr. Hermon L. Darden\, Senior Pastor\, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church \n\nClick here to view a recording of the event. \nClick here to view the Event Program. \nThis program is presented respectfully by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance\, Van Cortlandt House Museum\, Kingsbridge Historical Society\, and the Enslaved People Project Task Force Steering Committee with NYC Parks. \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/juneteenth-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Juneteenth-Image-for-Webpage-Social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210416T194726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T175214Z UID:10000125-1622034000-1622041200@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Northwest Playground Spring Crafts DESCRIPTION:NEW DATES! Wednesday May 19th and 26th  from 1 to 3pm. Get outside and get crafty with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance this spring. Join our educator in repurposing old objects into new crafts you get to take home. Turn baby food jars into animals or plant a seedling in a reused container. Free and open to the public.  Appropriate for ages 7 and under with a parent or guardian.  Participants must wear masks and follow social distancing.  The Northwest Playground is located at Broadway and Mosholu Avenue. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/northwest-playground-spring-crafts/2021-05-26/ LOCATION:Northwest Playground\, Broadway and Mosholu Ave.\, Bronx\, NY\, 10463\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/118730527_10164703139360001_1440044049087379890_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210322T200544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T200544Z UID:10000119-1621677600-1621688400@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Spring Garden Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION:VCPA wants to welcome volunteers back to our garden for our first volunteer day of the 2021 season. \n\n\n\n\n\nCovid-19 has not stopped the work Van Cortlandt Park Alliance does to grow healthy food in our garden\, in fact over the last year the food grown has taken on an important role in meeting the needs of the community. Help us plant\, weed and prepare for what we hope will be an extraordinary season of growth for our garden. \n\n\nVolunteers must wear masks and follow social distancing while volunteering. \nAdvance registration is required. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/spring-garden-volunteer-day/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_2460.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210428T134958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T155310Z UID:10000126-1621436400-1621440000@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Pinkster! DESCRIPTION:Family Friendly Event! VCPA is excited to be partnering with the New-York Historical Society for two virtual Living History @Home presentations in May. Join us for Celebrating Pinkster! on May 19. What would a Pinkster celebration look like? Enslaved Africans in 17th- and 18th-century New York used the festival as a way to reconnect with family and resist the erasure of their West African cultures. Explore the dance and music of Pinkster at this digital program. This New-York Historical Society program is in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance\, Van Cortlandt House Museum and The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York.  Click here to register. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/living-history-home-celebrating-pinkster/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cheyney-McKnight.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210401T191830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T201324Z UID:10000122-1620468000-1620475200@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Hikes DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Hike in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEasy hike includes a hands-on activity and goody bags for all participants (even parents!).\nTickets must be purchased for everyone participating.\nPlease select the appropriate ticket so we can prepare your goody bags!\nSpace is limited\, so register soon.\nHike will meet at the Southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House.\n10 am to 12 pm\n\nSaturday\, May 8: Mother’s Day Weekend \nListen with your little ones as we enjoy story time by reading\, “All the Ways I Love You\,” by Susan Larkin\, just before our special Mothers Day hike. After\, you’ll make Mom a special bouquet from natural materials collected on the trail. \nGet Your Tickets Now! URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-fun-hikes/2021-05-08/ LOCATION:Van Cortlandt Park Golf House\, 115 Van Cortlandt Park West\, Bronx\, NY\, 10471\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/familyfunforwebsite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210428T135818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T155244Z UID:10000127-1620226800-1620230400@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:What is Pinkster? DESCRIPTION:Family Friendly Event! VCPA is excited to be partnering with the New-York Historical Society for two virtual Living History @Home presentations in May. Join us for What is Pinkster? on May 5 brought to you live from the slave quarters in Van Cortlandt House Museum. Learn about the lives of African Americans in 17th- and 18th-century Dutch New York and the celebration of Pinkster\, a Dutch and African American holiday celebrated in New York and New Jersey. Find out how Black New Yorkers used the Christian feast of Pentecost to gather with family and friends and reconnect with their African cultures. This New-York Historical Society program is in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance\, Van Cortlandt House Museum and The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York.  Click here to register. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/what-is-pinkster/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cheney_social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210401T135531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T193049Z UID:10000120-1618653600-1618664400@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Spring Planting and Garlic Mustard Pull DESCRIPTION:Help us kick off Earth Week 2021 with a spring planting of shrubs and trees in the forest of Van Cortlandt Park\, along the Putnam Greenway. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to planting\, we will also be removing the introduced garlic mustard species. This herbaceous plant species is harmful to our native forests\, outcompeting native herbaceous plants. \n\n\nGloves and tools will be provided. Volunteers must wear masks and follow social distancing at all times. \nRSVP Required. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/spring-planting-and-garlic-mustard-pull/ LOCATION:Van Cortlandt Park Golf House\, 115 Van Cortlandt Park West\, Bronx\, NY\, 10471\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_6230-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210120T192235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T195306Z UID:10000106-1616234400-1616245200@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Day: Tibbetts Brook Trash Removal DESCRIPTION:Our beautiful small freshwater river that runs through Van Cortlandt Park is in need of a Spring cleaning. Help us remove trash from the brook and along its banks.  This event is sponsored by the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality. \nMust arrive by 10am at the meeting location- in front of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. Enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue. \nVolunteers must wear a mask and practice social distancing while volunteering. VCPA will provide all work tools and supplies. \nAdvanced registration required. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/community-volunteer-day-tibbetts-brook-trash-removal-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_1116.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210310T011039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T233521Z UID:10000108-1615276800-1633118400@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:21 in '21 DESCRIPTION:Hike or Run 21 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2021\, post on social media from the park to spread the word\, and wear your 21 in ‘21 Finisher’s Patch with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned it!). \nVCPA will provide you with route options within Van Cortlandt Park\, the third largest park in NYC\, but you pick your method (hike\, run\, stroll\, skip) and you pick when (as long as you complete all by December 31\, 2021). Van Cortlandt Park\, located in the Northwest Bronx\, has over 20 miles of trails of various levels of difficulty. If any of the suggested trails are too strenuous\, you can substitute as you like. The specific trails do not matter as much as hitting the goal of 21 miles. \nClick here for more information and to register. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/21-in-21/ CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/21-in-21-Hike-Web-Banner-72DPI-08.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023252 CREATED:20210120T190908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T201746Z UID:10000105-1615024800-1615042800@vancortlandt.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Trails Crew DESCRIPTION:VCPA Volunteer Trails Crew meets on the first Saturday of the month from March to June at various locations in the park. \n\n\nFor March\, the crew will be blazing and working along the Jerome Wetland Walk\, a beautiful trail in the Southeast corner of Van Cortlandt Park. \nMust arrive by 10am at the meeting location- entry to trail along Jerome\, across from Woodlawn cemetery entrance just north of the last stop of the 4 train. \nVolunteers must wear a mask and practice social distancing while volunteering. VCPA will provide all work tools and supplies. \nAdvance registration is required. URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/volunteer-trails-crew/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancortlandt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_1818.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR