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SUMMARY:Retaining Wall Trail Training
DESCRIPTION:We recently had a workshop with the Jolly Rovers and a few volunteers to address erosion issue on The Old Croton Aquedut and John Muir trail. Those that have participated in the workshop are available to continue volunteering while VCPA Trail staff finalizes this project. This volunteering opportunity is geared for those with advance trail skills. \nTopics covered: \n\nIntroduction and Safety: Briefing on goals\, safety protocols\, and proper tool usage.\nSite Preparation and Excavation: Clearing the area\, leveling the ground\, and digging a trench for the foundation.\nStone Selection and Sorting: Choosing the right rocks for the wall’s base and upper courses\, considering size and shape.\nBuilding the Foundation: Laying the base course\, ensuring proper alignment and compaction.\nConstructing the Wall: Layering rocks\, backfilling with gravel\, and compacting the soil behind the wall.\nDrainage: Incorporating drainage solutions like weep holes or permeable backfill.\nCover Bands and Copes: Applying finishing touches like cover bands or coping stones.\nFinishing Touches: Landscaping around the wall\, and cleaning up.\nTool Talk: Demonstrating tools and discussing on-site examples of dry-laid stone walls.\n\nRSVP Now. \nPlease arrive at the meeting location by 9am and we will walk together to the work site on the Old Croton Aqueduct. \nVolunteers must be 18+ for this project.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/retaining-wall-trail-training/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Tune-Up Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Turnip to volunteer! \nVolunteers will help care for our garden\, maintain compost bins\, weed\, water\, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed – just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! \nJoin us on the following Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm: \n\nJuly 8\nJuly 22\nAugust 12\nAugust 26\n\nEnter the park at Broadway & Mosholu Ave. \nCome once\, twice\, or for as many sessions as you’d like! \nRSVP Now. \nGroups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org \nVolunteer Policy for Minors \n\nAges 15 – 17: A parent or guardian must sign and submit a volunteer waiver. Once the waiver is on file\, the minor may participate without an accompanying adult.\nAges 12 – 14: A parent or guardian must accompany the minor and remain on-site for the entire project.\nUnder 12: Children may volunteer only at events specifically labeled family-friendly and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.\n\n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/tune-up-tuesdays/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T120000
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SUMMARY:Woodlawn Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays\, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem. \nRSVP Now. \nWhat You’ll Do \nEach week\, we’ll focus on hands-on tasks that vary with the seasons. You might: \nRemove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose\, bush honeysuckle\, bittersweet\, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. \nMaintain Trails: Keep paths clear\, safe\, and welcoming for all park visitors. \nPlant Native Species: Contribute to long-term forest health by planting native trees\, shrubs\, and wildflowers. \nNo experience needed! We provide all tools and gloves. You’ll also learn about learn about forest ecology\, plant ID\, and restoration techniques. \nWhere: \nMeet outside the handball courts at Woodlawn Playground – just north of Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Avenue. \nWhat to Bring: \nLong sleeves\, long pants (denim or canvas recommended)\, and a hat \nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes \nWater bottle and snacks \nSunscreen and bug spray (recommended) \nYour enthusiasm for conservation! \nVolunteer Policy for Minors \n• Ages 15 – 17 \nA parent or guardian must sign and submit a volunteer waiver. Once the waiver is on file\, the minor may participate without an accompanying adult. \n• Ages 12 – 14 \nA parent or guardian must accompany the minor and remain on-site for the entire project. \n• Under 12 \nChildren may volunteer only at events specifically labeled family-friendly and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. \n  \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-wednesdays-5/2025-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
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SUMMARY:Youth Run Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! \nWednesdays 2-7pm\nfrom July 9 to October 29\nTrain Park (Gale 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-4/2025-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T160000
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SUMMARY:Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Three Dates!\nMonday\, August 4 from 4 to 6pm\nSaturday\, August 9 from 2 to 4pm\nCanceled due to weather: Wednesday August 13 from 4 to 6pm\nNew date: Tuesday\, September 16th from 4pm to 6pm at new location – Van Cortlandt House Museum \nFollowing their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May\, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and Dance workshop in Van Cortlandt Park for the Bronx community. \nThe Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Participants will learn Bomba\, Plena\, Guaracha\, Cha-cha-cha\, Merengue\, and more. All ages\, abilities\, and skill levels are welcome to explore the basic rhythms\, steps\, call-and-response interactions\, and shared community joy. \nWorkshop will be held next to the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground behind the Tennis Courts.\nParking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot. No driving inside the park allowed. \nThis project is made possible thanks to the Bronx Council on the Arts with 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.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/caribeando-community-music-and-dance-workshops-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Journaling Hike
DESCRIPTION:In this free hands-on workshop\, you and your young naturalists will practice being scientists\, explorers\, artists\, and storytellers with nature journaling! Kids will get their very own journals to decorate before we head off on our nature hike.  Through guided activities\, we’ll practice slowing down and using our senses to record\, collect\, draw\, and immerse ourselves in nature! \nSpace is limited\, and registrations are required. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, August 14th \n🕐 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm \n📍 Location: VCP Golf Lake House\, next to the public bathroom area. \nRecommended for children ages 6-11.\nAll materials will be provided\, but personal materials can be used as well!\nThis workshop is entirely outdoors\, so please dress according to the weather. \nPlease e-mail us with any questions at gardening@vancortlandt.org \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-nature-journaling-hike-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis \nNew Session Added: Thursday\, August 14th \n7 to 8 PM • FREE! \nExploratory yoga sessions\, incorporating elements of Vinyasa and focusing on mindful movement. Pre-registration strongly suggested. Beginners welcome.\nBYOM: Bring Your Own Mat!\nNo experience needed\, just bring a mat\, water\, and an open heart. \nLocation: Van Cortlandt Park Memorial Grove Lawn \nAugust 14 with Instructor Melissa Rios \nFind your flow! Looking for a refreshing way to wind down in the evening? Come join us where fresh air\, sunset\, and good vibes meet! Let’s stretch\, breathe\, and move together under the open sky. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T090000
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Together\, we’ll remove species like multiflora rose\, bittersweet\, and porcelain berry to make space for native plants to thrive. Your hands-on efforts will support the regeneration of this 640-acre urban ecosystem for generations to come. \nRSVP Now. \n🛠️ What We’ll Do: \n• Identify and remove invasive plants using loppers\, weed wrenches\, and hand tools \n• Clear restoration zones to prepare for native regrowth \n• Learn on-the-ground forest ecology\, urban habitat restoration\, and plant ID \n• (Bonus) Plant a few native species as conditions allow \n📍 Where: \nVan Cortlandt Park – Garden & Compost Site \n(We’ll hike together to the day’s restoration site from there) \n🧰 What to Bring: \n• Layers: Long pants (canvas/denim)\, long sleeves\, and a hat to protect from thorns and sun \n• Shoes: Sturdy\, closed-toe footwear is required (no sandals or Crocs) \n• Extras: Reusable water bottle\, snacks\, sunscreen \n• Tools & Gloves: Provided — bring your own gloves if preferred \n⚠️ Important Notes \nThis is real forest work! Expect uneven terrain and encounters with thorny plants\, poison ivy\, and ticks. We’ll guide you on safety and awareness — please dress accordingly and check for ticks after your shift. \nVolunteer Policy for Minors \n• Ages 15 – 17 \nA parent or guardian must sign and submit a volunteer waiver. Once the waiver is on file\, the minor may participate without an accompanying adult. \n• Ages 12 – 14 \nA parent or guardian must accompany the minor and remain on-site for the entire project. \n• Under 12 \nChildren may volunteer only at events specifically labeled family-friendly and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-12/2025-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Family Fridays in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Due to the extreme heat\, Family Fridays for July 25 has been canceled.   \nAre you ready for some family gardening fun? \nCome dig for compost critters\, water the plants\, explore nature\, harvest some veggies\, and more at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Education Garden! \nThis is a FREE drop-in program. \nFor children ages 2 to 11 years old accompanied by an adult(s). \n📅 Dates: \n\nAugust 1\nAugust 8\nAugust 15\nAugust 22\n\n🕐 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM \n📍 Location: The VCPA Compost Site and Education Garden is located at: Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (next to the Horse Stables). \nDrop-ins are welcome\, but advance registration is preferred. \nPlease e-mail us with any questions at gardening@vancortlandt.org \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/family-fridays-in-the-garden/2025-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Community
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