Sunday, October 1, 2017

Friends of VCP's October Events


Youth Run Farm Stands
Wednesdays from 2-7pm until October 25th– 
at the Train Park at Orloff Ave and Gale Place.Thursdays from 12-7pmuntil November 16th– on the Corner of E. Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Ave. 
Wednesdays will include healthy cooking demonstrations and hands-on activities for the community.  Thursday’s market is being held in partnership with GrowNYC. Both markets will accept Cash, EBT/Credit/Debit, Healthbucks, FreshConnect Bucks, WIC and FMNP checks. Special Thank You to Our Supporters: New Yankee Stadium Benefits Fund, Clif Bar Family Foundation and Bon Secours Healthy Community Initiative.

Volunteer Trails Restoration CrewSaturday October 7th from 10am to 3pm
Crew Members will work alongside trails professionals, developing skills in various areas of trail construction while improving the various trails in Van Cortlandt Park.  Projects include building boardwalks, clearing waterbars and drainage swells and installing drainage dips.  No prior trails experience is necessary; all training will be offered in an on-the-job format.  Interested? Contact alex@vancortlandt.org for more information on September event. Must be 18 years of age to join.

Fall Wetland Volunteers Day
Saturday October 21st meeting at 10am
 Did you know there are only 98 acres of freshwater wetlands left in the Bronx and 56 of them are in Van Cortlandt Park? Volunteers will help with native species planting, removal of non-native invasive plants and trash clean up within Tibbetts Wetlands. Meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.

Get Active Hiking Series in VCP
Saturday October 21st meeting at 10amJoin the Friends' Executive Director for a 25th Anniversary Hike. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack for the hike. Meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.

Canoemobile with Wilderness InquirySaturday October 21st from 1:30pm to 4:30pmJoin the Friends and Bronx Council for Environmental Quality for a fun afternoon of FREE canoe rides in 24 foot Voyageur Canoes with Wilderness Inquiry on VC Lake along with Children’s Activities.  Children, 17 and under, must have a parent/guardian present to sign a consent form.  Meet us at VC Lake near the Golf House- enter the Park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Ave.

Friends of Van Cortlandt Park
vancortlandt.org
718-601-1553
info@vancortlandt.org

80 Van Cortlandt Park South Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463, US

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