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SUMMARY:Papermaking with Michele Brody
DESCRIPTION:Work with local artist Michele Brody in collaboration with VCPA to create paper casts of fallen trees in Van Cortlandt Park. \nFor ages 15 and up! \n\n\n\n\nThe Learning Garden is collaborating with Bronx Artist Michele Brody to produce an immersive installation that will reanimate fallen Park trees through cast handmade-paper sculptures. Come join her on May 23 from 1-3:30 to help with this creative endeavor while learning the process of making paper and casting our fallen trees in the Northwest Forest.  Meeting at the VCPA Learning Garden. \nThis project is made possible with public 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\, and with funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, both administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts. \n\nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/papermaking-with-michele-brody-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Walk Group
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. \nThis walk will meet in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables. \nRSVP Now. \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. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-walk-group/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:Nature Crafts at Indian Field
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays • 10AM to Noon\nJuly 16\, 23\, 30 + August 6\, 13\nIndian Field – Near the Tennis Courts \nJoin Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator Lindsey Kriaris for hands-on\, crafty fun with chalk watercolor paintings\, nature crowns\, and more. Get creative with a different project each week. Great for ages 3-11. \nClick here for other programs happening at Indian Field this summer.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/nature-crafts-at-indian-field/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T093000
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. \nThis walk meets in front of the VC Nature Center. \nRSVP Now. \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 Wednesday\, July 29. 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.” \nAs a courtesy\, please let Debbi know if you need to cancel at:\nturlan@optonline.net.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:BAE's Summer Adventures in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:The BAE woodwind quintet presents “Summer Adventures in the Sun\,” a program filled with pieces that evoke the spirit of summer\, ranging from the lively energy of water activities and dance to celebrations with friends and family. This concert will transport you to the ocean\, introduce you to diverse cultures\, and evoke nostalgic moments. It features cheerful\, timeless compositions by Mary D Watkins\, Malcolm Arnold\, Eric Ewasen\, Valerie Coleman\, Astor Piazzolla\, as well as arrangements of summer classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Carlos Santana. Join us for an afternoon under the sun\, filled with uplifting music that invites you on a musical adventure in the sun. \nMore details here.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-arts-ensemble-summer-music-series/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
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SUMMARY:BAE's 50s-80s Pop Hits
DESCRIPTION:Odane Whilby’s band is back for BAE’s summer music series at the Van Cortlandt House Museum lawn\, featuring a fantastic lineup of oldies\, pop\, and R&B classics that delight audiences of all ages. Get ready to dance to hits from the ’50s to the ’80s by legendary artists such as Dion\, The Temptations\, Stevie Wonder\, and Diana Ross. Pack your dancing shoes for an extraordinary musical party in the park! \nMore details here.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-arts-ensemble-summer-music-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T140000
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SUMMARY:BAE's IAH Studio’s Ode to the Black Fiddler
DESCRIPTION:Ode to the Black Fiddler (OBF) is an IAH Studio initiative that highlights the artistry and cultural contributions of BIPOC string musicians through live performance and community-centered programming. OBF showcases the full spectrum of string music\, spanning genres such as Hip-Hop\, Jazz\, R&B\, Latin Fusion\, Blues/Folk\, Electronic\, and more. \nMore Details Here.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/baes-iah-studios-ode-to-the-black-fiddler/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Connections
DESCRIPTION:Caribbean Connections: Tying History and Music Together \n\n\nJoin 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. Donations are appreciated! \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 \n  \n\nThis event is made possible by 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/caribbean-connections-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
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SUMMARY:Concert: Irish Ghanaian Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. \n\n\n\n\nMove to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively\, blended compositions drawing from both traditions\, as performed by renowned musicians from the Ghanaian drum ensemble Ekome Femo including Amos Gabia (voice/djembe/ dun dun)\, Raymond Odai Laryea (djembe/dun dun/ gankogui)\, Dylan James (banjo/fiddle)\, and ethnomusicologist/performer Colin Harte on (voice/piano/bodhrán/djembe). \nWatch! Learn! Join in! \nRSVP Now. \nThis series is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. \nThis event is made possible by 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/concert-irish-ghanaian-fusion-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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