Summer is quickly coming to an end but we are looking forward to enjoying the fall in Van Cortlandt Park.
Eleven young people just finished up working for our Summer
2015 Teen Trails Crew. These interns maintained nearly 5 miles of trail while also partnering with a boyscout troop to build up a section of the John Muir Trail that runs alongside Mosholu Avenue. The interns also took a trip to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam County to work with the NY- NJ Trail Conference (pictured). Head out on the trails in VCP to see their great work.
Eleven young people just finished up working for our Summer
2015 Teen Trails Crew. These interns maintained nearly 5 miles of trail while also partnering with a boyscout troop to build up a section of the John Muir Trail that runs alongside Mosholu Avenue. The interns also took a trip to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam County to work with the NY- NJ Trail Conference (pictured). Head out on the trails in VCP to see their great work.
We have lots of great events planned for the fall including Canoeing with Wilderness Inquiry on October 24th and two fun fundraisers planned in September- Otis Matthews Fall Start 10Kand a Paint Nite event at Kelly Ryans. Check out the list below and visit our website for a full listing of upcoming events.
Hope to see you in the Park!
Christina and all of your Friends at the Friends of VCP
SEPTEMBER 2015 EVENTS
Otis Matthews Fall Start 10K
Monday September 7th starting at 9am
The Friends will join the Van Cortlandt Track Club for this 10k race. Kids activities include a 1 mile run and Eco-Crafts. Proceeds will go towards trail maintenance. Registration is now open!
Art in the Park Adventures
Saturdays September 12th, 19th and 26th at
11am and 1:30pm (sessions are just under 2 hours)
Your little Picasso will create their own original art and expand their skills in a wide variety of methods and materials during this art class series. Children, ages 6 to 12, can attend as many or as few sessions as they would like. Meet at Woodlawn Playground- just south of VCP East and Kepler Avenue.
Get Active Hiking Series
Saturday SEPTEMBER 12th at 10am
Join us for a Wetlands Tour in VCP. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack for the hike. Meet at 242nd and Broadway near the last stop of the 1 train.
Paint Nite Fundraiser
Thursday September 17th starting at 7pm
In just about two hours, a performing artist will guide you through a painting so that you come up with your own unique masterpiece that you will be amazed YOU created. Everything you will need is provided: canvas, paints, brushes and even a smock. All proceeds will go towards future art programs in Van Cortlandt Park. Event will be held at Kelly Ryan’s at 5790 Mosholu Ave. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Fall Kickoff Forest Volunteer Event
Saturday September 26th meeting at 10am
Join us as we start our fall volunteer season with projects on the East and West Sides of the Park. Projects include shrub and tree plantings and invasive plant removal (both sides) and hillside beautification projects near Healy Field on the east side. Meet at the Nature Center- enter the Park at Broadway and W. 246th St. –OR- Meet at Van Cortlandt Park East and Kepler Ave.
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