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SUMMARY:How the Earth Answers
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum present a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. \nDavid Mills will read from a new\, yet-to-be-published poetry collection\, How the Earth Answers\, focused on slavery in the Bronx.The reading will be held on the third floor (accessible via stairs only) of the Van Cortlandt House Museum\, adjacent to an area identified as the quarters inhabited by the enslaved people who toiled and lived on the plantation. \nRSVP Now. \nThe Enslaved People Project\nThis reading is part of a series of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s ongoing programs and continued efforts to educate the community about the Enslaved People of the Van Cortlandt Plantation. \nThe Story Behind How the Earth Answers\nMost folks who live in the Bronx—and maybe in all five boroughs—have heard of Van Cortlandt Park\, Hunts Point\, Pelham Parkway\, and Morrisania. But how many know that slavery took place in each of these neighborhoods\, all in the name of families like Van Cortlandt\, Hunt\, Pell\, Morris\, and Berrian? The Morrises and Van Cortlandts owned large plantations worked by people they had enslaved. In fact\, New York’s plantations were part of the larger\, hideous slavery ecosystem\, providing provisions for sugar\, cotton\, and tobacco operations in the southern states and Caribbean. \nAll combined\, Manhattan\, the Bronx\, and modern-day Westchester served as the “breadbasket” for the American colonies throughout the 1700s. For a long time\, David Mills wondered if there had been slavery in the Bronx\, the borough of his youth. With grant funding\, he conducted considerable research and wrote a number of poems about slavery in the Bronx during this last year. Now he no longer wonders. \nStill\, he questions how he grew up in the Bronx and never heard about its slaving past. He played sandlot football in Van Cortlandt Park and baseball for the Pelham Park Sox as a teenager\, frequently visited an aunt in Morrisania\, and dated a woman from Hunts Point. Yet he only discovered\, in his late 30s\, that the borough that shaped him played such a significant role in our country’s slaving past. \nThrough his evocative writing and passionate reading\, David Mills will share his Bronx slavery poems with you. Thoughtful conversation follows the reading. \nAbout David Mills\nDavid Mills holds an M.F.A. from Warren Wilson College and an M.A. from New York University in creative writing. He has published four poetry collections: Boneyarn (Manhattan 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. \nSpace is limited so advance registration is required. \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.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/how-the-earth-answers/
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SUMMARY:Woodlawn Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: We have canceled the event on December 11 due to rain. \nJoin us for Woodlawn Wednesdays\, where volunteers help restore the woodlands on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park. Tasks vary by season and focus on invasive species removal\, trail maintenance\, and planting native species to promote a healthy forest ecosystem. \nWhat to Expect: \n• Seasonal work: Removing invasives\, planting trees\, maintaining trails. \n• Hands-on tasks: Use tools provided to help restore the forest. \n• Supplies: Gloves\, tools\, and necessary equipment provided. \nWhat to Bring: \n• Long sleeves\, pants\, and sturdy shoes \n• Water and snacks \n• Enthusiasm for conservation! \nLocation: \n📍 Meet at outside the handball courts at the Woodlawn Playground on the park’s east side. \nWhy Join? \nHelp preserve the woodlands\, contribute to forest restoration\, and make a lasting impact on this critical urban ecosystem. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-wednesdays-2/2024-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Forest Friday Events This December! \n🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest \n📅 When: Fridays\, December 6th\, 13th\, and 20th \n⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (please arrive on time – we leave for the site by 9:15 AM) \n📍 Where: Van Cortlandt Park – Garden & Compost Site (link) \nDescription \nHelp preserve Van Cortlandt Park’s 640 acres of urban forest this December! Through our Forest Friday events\, we’ll focus on removing invasive plants like multiflora rose\, bittersweet\, and porcelain berry to restore balance to our ecosystem. \nMultiflora rose is a particularly invasive species that poses a serious threat to native plants. Your efforts will create space for biodiversity to thrive and support the long-term health of our forest. \nActivities Include: \n• Invasive Species Removal: Target multiflora rose and other invasive plants to protect the forest ecosystem. \n• Forest Restoration: Prepare key areas for native plants to reclaim their space. \n• Hands-on Conservation: Engage in rewarding activities alongside fellow volunteers. \nWhat to Bring: \n• Dress Smartly: Layer clothing for warmth\, and wear denim or canvas to avoid snags when working with thorny plants like roses. Puffy coats aren’t ideal for this type of work. Old sweatshirts are better. \n• Gloves and Tools: We provide long gloves and tools\, but feel free to bring your own if preferred. \n• Sturdy\, weather-appropriate shoes \n• Water and snacks \n• Enthusiasm for environmental conservation! \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-7/2024-12-20/
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Welcoming Winter: A Family Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Due to the very cold real feel temperatures and high winds forecasted for Saturday we have cancelled this event. \nIn 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! \nMeet at VCPA’s Garden and Compost Site – enter the park at Broadway and Mosholu Avenue. \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+\nParticipants must be able to travel on unpaved\, uneven trails for up to a mile\nStrollers/bikes/scooters can be left at our garden space during the duration of our hike\nFriendly and well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome!\n\n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/welcoming-winter-a-family-nature-walk/
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