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SUMMARY:NY Philharmonic Concert in VCP
DESCRIPTION:THE PHIL IS COMING BACK!!! And\, as always\, it is FREE for all to enjoy.\nPack a picnic\, BYOB (bring your own blanket)\, and get ready for a lovely evening on the Parade Ground.  \nWe look forward to seeing you all:\nTuesday\, June 11 at 8 pm\nFireworks will follow the concert! \nEnter the park across the street from 6035 Broadway (approximately West 246th Street).  \nConcert site is at the Parade Ground\, located adjacent to the Nature Center and Van Cortlandt House Museum.  \n\nProgram to Include\nBeethoven\, Egmont Overture\nFe. Mendelssohn\, Violin Concerto in E minor\nElgar\, Wand of Youth Overture\nNY Phil Very Young Composer Dalya Shaman\,Floating in the Stars\nNY Phil Very Young Composer David Wright\,Tarzan’s Rage\nCarlos Simon\, Four Black American Dances (New York Premiere)\nRimsky-Korsakov\, Capriccio espagnol\nArtist\nThomas Wilkins\, Conductor\nRandall Goosby\, Violin \n\nVisit the NY Philharmonic website for more details:\nhttps://www.nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/2324/van-cortlandt-park/ \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/ny-philharmonic-concert-in-vcp-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Water Chestnut Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for Water Chestnut Wednesday! Help us remove water chestnuts from the lake. This invasive species poses a significant threat to our local ecosystem\, and your efforts will make a big difference. \nWhen & Where: \n• Dates: June 5th + 12th \n• Time: 9 AM – Noon \n• Meeting Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House \nActivities Include: \n• Removing water chestnuts directly from the lake \nWhat to Bring: \n• Plenty of water and a snack \n• A hat and sunscreen \n• An extra pair of socks \nWe Provide: \n• Waders and gloves \n• Necessary equipment \n• Guidance and support \nGet Involved: \nNo previous experience is required. Just bring your adventurous spirit and be ready to jump into the water to help preserve the beauty of Van Cortlandt Park. \nRSVP Now.  \n(Plans may change according to the needs of the park and weather conditions.)
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/water-chestnut-wednesdays-4/2024-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T090000
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to extreme heat we are canceling the 6/21 Forest Friday session. \nJoin us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Experience the last weeks of spring in the forest by helping us remove invasive species like multi-flora rose and bittersweet. Gear up for some hands-on conservation work and learn about the forest’s ecosystem. \nWhen & Where: \n\nDates: June 7th\, 14th and 28th\nTime: 9 AM – Noon\nLocation: VCPA Garden Education and Compost Site\, across from Riverdale Stables\n\nActivities Include: \n\nInvasive species removal\nEducational insights on forest health\nCommunity engagement\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nSturdy shoes and protective clothing\nWater/tea and snacks\nSunscreen and bug spray\n\nWe Provide: \n\nTools and gloves\nGuidance and support\n\nGet Involved:\nReady to make a difference? Grab your gloves and join us in preserving the beauty of Van Cortlandt Park.\nQuestions? Contact noel@vancortlandt.org. \nRSVP Now. \nPlease be prompt\, as we leave the meeting spot by 9:10-9:15am in order to get to our work site. \n(Plans may change according to the needs of the park\, especially in response to storm damage.)
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-4/2024-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Birding with NYC Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and New York City Audubon invite you to join us during five Saturday sessions of birding in the park. \nExplore 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 led by a New York City Audubon guide. \nAdvance registration is required. You must register separately for each date you would like to attend. \nEvents are on Saturdays meeting at 9am on the following dates: \n\nApril 6\nApril 13\nMay 11 (World Migratory Bird Day)\nMay 18\nJune 15\n\nNote: We do not provide binoculars and suggest that attendees bring their own. \nWant us to continue birding programs in the future? Please make a donation during checkout. All donations made will be used to continue birding programs. \nRSVP Now! \nAs space is limited\, if you are not able to attend please let us know ASAP so we can fill in your spot by emailing info@vancortlandt.org. \nPhoto by Jack Rothman
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/birding-with-nyc-audubon-3/2024-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Woodlawn Beautification Day
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. \nJoin VCPA\, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground.  Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants\, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and in the wildflower patch. \nMeet in front of Woodlawn Playground. \nAll work tools and supplies will be provided. \nRSVP Now. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-beautification-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Northwest Corner Care
DESCRIPTION:Show the Northwest Corner of Van Cortlandt Park some TLC ! Volunteers needed to help us beautify the 261st Street section of VCP. We will move towards the City Line as time allows. Gloves and tools provided. \nSpecial thank you to our good friends at Riverdale Main Streets Alliance for their ongoing dedication to this section of the park. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/northwest-corner-care/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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