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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Clean Ups
DESCRIPTION:Nice weekends bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! \nVolunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up.\nHelp Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after weekend picnicking. \nWe provide gloves and materials to help keep this park in tip-top shape. \nYou provide can-do spirit and sturdy shoes for walking! \nNote: There will be no Monday CleanUps on 9/2 or 10/14. \nMeet at 9 am at southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/monday-morning-clean-ups/2024-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Garden Tune-Up Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Turnip to volunteer! At the VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site\, we are open and enjoying our rebuilt space while maintaining our plants and produce. Volunteers will learn how to care for the garden\, maintain compost bins\, weed\, water\, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed. 18 and older. \nGroups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org \nDates: \n\nSeptember 24\nOctober 8\nOctober 22\nNovember 12\n\nSessions run from 10am-1pm. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/garden-tune-up-tuesdays/2024-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Caribeando: Caribbean Folk and Traditional Music and Dance Performance
DESCRIPTION:This interactive performance with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe will feature Bomba\, Plena\, Nengón\, and Changuí. Participants will learn stories\, songs\, dance steps\, rhythmic movements\, improvisations\, and drum rhythm patterns. \nCaribeando is part of the Caribbean Folk Songs for Kids of All Ages (CFSKAA) Project\, a multidisciplinary performance series\, workshop series\, and exhibition featuring dance\, music\, and storytelling. \nPerformance will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. \nThis program 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. \nRSVP Suggested.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/caribeando-caribbean-folk-and-traditional-music-and-dance-performance/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T090000
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SUMMARY:Wetland Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Each Wednesday\, we’ll focus on different tasks depending on the season—such as phragmites cutting\, water chestnut removal\, and other vital restoration activities. Our efforts help maintain the health and biodiversity of Van Cortlandt Park’s wetlands\, ensuring the sustainability of this important ecosystem. \nFor the October dates\, our primary task will be cutting back invasive phragmites reeds\, which threaten to overrun native plants and alter the wetland habitat. In other seasons\, we may tackle aquatic invasive species like water chestnut or work on additional restoration projects in the floodplain. \nWhat to Expect: \nSeasonal tasks: Depending on the time of year\, we could be thinning phragmites\, removing water chestnuts\, or engaging in other wetland restoration activities. \nHands-on involvement: Volunteers will work directly in the wetlands\, with tasks that may involve getting wet and muddy. \nEquipment provided: Waders\, gloves\, and tools will be supplied. \nWhat to Bring: \nLong sleeves\, pants\, and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty \nWater and snacks \nEnthusiasm for environmental restoration! \nLocation: \n📍 Meet at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/wetland-wednesdays-3/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000
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SUMMARY:Youth Run Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce and local goodies at affordable prices back! \nWednesdays 2-7pm\nfrom July 10 to October 30\nGale Place and Orloff Avenue \nWe accept WIC\, FMNP Checks\, EBT\, Snap\, Fresh Connect Checks\, Cash and Credit/Debit.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/youth-run-farm-stand-3/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest \n📅 When: Fridays \n⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n📍 Where: Van Cortlandt Park – Garden & Compost Site \nDescription: \nWe will be focusing on removing invasive species like porcelain berry\, bittersweet\, mile-a-minute\, Norway Maple and more. These activities are crucial in preserving the health and biodiversity of our forest. \nActivities Include: \n\nInvasive Species Removal: Help us eradicate invasive plants that threaten our native ecosystem.\nForest Restoration: Assist in the restoration of native plants and habitats.\nHands-on Activities: Engage in practical conservation efforts that make a real difference.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nLong sleeves and pants\nSturdy shoes\nWater and snacks\nEnthusiasm for environmental conservation!\n\nRSVP Now!  \nWant to bring a group?  This event is limited to small groups of 5 or less. If you would like to bring more 6 or more people please complete this form to schedule a separate event.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-6/2024-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Birding with NYC Bird Alliance
DESCRIPTION: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 led by a NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC 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\nSeptember 14th\nSeptember 28th\nOctober 12th (World Migratory Bird Day)\nOctober 26th\nNovember 9th\n\nNote: We do not provide binoculars and suggest that attendees bring their own. \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-bird-alliance/2024-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Super Seedlings
DESCRIPTION:Super Seedlings is a FREE\, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 2-7 and their caregivers. \nEach session will have a fun seasonal theme to explore\, nature crafts\, garden produce to harvest\, soil digging\, and more! \nCome once\, twice\, or every week for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! \n📅 Dates: \nCANCELED: Saturday\, September 28th \nSaturday\, October 5th \nSaturday\, October 12th \nSaturday\, October 26th \nSaturday\, November 2nd \n🕐 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM \n📍 Location: VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site located at: Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (next to the Horse Stables). \nDrop-ins are welcome\, but advance registration is recommended. \nPlease e-mail us with any questions at gardening@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/super-seedlings-3/2024-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Community
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