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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 11 at 2pm meets in Riverdale Stables parking lot\n\nTake a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature\, plants\, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-5/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:Trail Work Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Please note that due to the weather forecast the October 30th Trail Thursday event has been canceled. \nBe a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance\, your help will make a significant impact! \nMeeting Details: Van Cortlandt Park\, Learning Garden\, across from Riverdale Stables. Time: 9 am sharp; work begins at 9:15 am \nUpcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth; Ensuring trail safety and accessibility; Desire line closures \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. Bring water and a snack. \nWhy Join Us? Contribute to the vitality and safety of the trails you love! Engage with fellow community members\, learn about trail maintenance\, and enjoy the satisfaction of hands-on work in the great outdoors. Necessary tools and gloves will be provided! \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 reach out to stewardship@vancortlandt.org to schedule a separate event. \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.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/trail-work-thursdays-5/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Forest Friday on December 19th\, 2025 has been canceled due to high winds. \nRemove invasive species from the Northwest Forest. Promote biodiversity\, protect young trees\, and maintain trails. \nWhen: Fridays November 14 and 21 meeting at 9am and Fridays December 5\, 12 and 19 meeting at 10am \nWhere: Van Cortlandt Park – VCPA Learning Garden (across from the Riverdale Stables) \nWhat to bring: Long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, water \nNo experience needed – we provide tools\, gloves\, and teach forest ecology as we work. \nAges 15+ welcome. \nMinors must have parents sign a volunteer waiver. \nRSVP Now. \nLimited to 30 volunteers. Groups of 6+ email noel@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-15/2025-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Crunch and Munch
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a free garden family event to celebrate a wonderful harvest season! \nFestivities will include: \n\nLeaf Crunching and Composting with Bronx Green-Up\nChildren’s Crafts and Activities\nGarlic Planting with New York Restoration Project\nGarden Harvesting\nSeasonal Snacks and Beverages\n& More!\n\nEnjoy a day full of garden fun\, celebration\, and community! \nWhere: VCPA Learning Garden\, Enter the park at Broadway & Mosholu Ave. \nWhen: Saturday\, November 15th from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/crunch-and-munch/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:REIMAGINING: Rewriting the Will: A Workshop with David Mills
DESCRIPTION:Van Cortlandt Park Alliance presents a writing workshop led by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. Drawing inspiration from a historic Van Cortlandt family will\, participants will engage in a powerful exercise: imagining and crafting their own “new will” from the perspective of an individual enslaved on the Van Cortlandt plantation. \nTogether\, participants will reflect on questions of legacy and power\, naming both material and immaterial possessions\, from tools and objects to emotions\, dreams\, and memories. This act of imaginative resistance reclaims voice and agency\, transforming historical silence into testament. \nPlease bring your favorite pen/pencil and notebook with you! \nSpace is limited.  RSVP Required. \nThe workshop will be held in the Van Cortlandt House Museum in a space that is only accessible by stairs. \nAbout David Mills: David Mills holds an M.F.A. from Warren Wilson College and an M.A. from New York University in creative writing. He’s published four collections: Boneyarn (New York 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. \nREIMAGINING: Rewriting the Will is part of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Reimagining initiative. In partnership with the Design Trust for Public Space and Immanuel Oni\, Liminal Sp\, VCPA invites the community to reimagine the park’s Enslaved African Burial Ground site as a memorial space that fosters long-term healing and restoration. This project is supported by the Mellon Foundation.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/reimagining-rewriting-the-will-a-workshop-with-david-mills/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3
DESCRIPTION:Kids head to the scenic trails for a fun cross country event with our friends at NYRR! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants of all abilities and age 2 to 18. Perfect for both new and experienced runners\, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active\, build confidence\, and experience the thrill of cross country. Every finisher will receive a medal and a New Balance beanie. \nRegister today!
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/rising-nyrr-at-the-nyrr-cross-country-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 16 at 10am meets in front of Nature Center\n\nTake a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature\, plants\, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-6/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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