BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverside Park Conservancy - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://riversideparknyc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Riverside Park Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000486-1733817600-1733821200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2024-1 2-10/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241213T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241213T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20241211T204357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T204357Z UID:10000463-1734102000-1734107400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by partici pating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect wi th the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short\, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing a nd bring water\, snacks\, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground . \nThe event starts at 3:00 ' 4:30 pm. Meet up in front of RiverRun Playg round. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-10/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Forest-Bathing-Cover-Picture-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000487-1734422400-1734426000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2024-1 2-17/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240816T225617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T184732Z UID:10002469-1735376400-1735383600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Ralph Ellison Memorial at W 150th St DESCRIPTION:Date: Fourth Saturday of every month \nTime: 9:00am- 11:00am \n Meeting Location: Ralph Ellison Memorial at 150th St and Riverside Drive \ nProject Details: During this event\, well be working together to clean up the park\, weed out introduced species\, and remove woody debris. Its a g reat opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outdoors\, and contribute to the well-being of our community. \nNo prior experience is necessary ' j ust bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forget to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, and b ring a water bottle to stay hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for c orporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@rive rsideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/gardening-at-ralph-ellison-memorial/ 2024-12-28/ LOCATION:W 150th Street & Riverside Drive\, W 150th Street & Riverside Driv e\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ellison-Memorial-min-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250103T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154023Z UID:10000464-1736154000-1736161200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with gardening work and landscape maintenance at the 95th Street Compost C ompound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is create d right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting wo rk\, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\ , thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and closin g the loop. \nFor existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroo ts Volunteer Portal. Instructions for how to get to the Compound are on th e portal. \nFor new volunteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.o rg for information about how to get involved. \nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2/ 2025-01-06/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Compost-Compound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000488-1736236800-1736240400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2025-0 1-07/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20241118T231249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T231249Z UID:10000460-1736589600-1736604000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:NYC Parks Mulch Fest 2024 - West 83rd St DESCRIPTION:Bring your Christmas tree to Riverside Park to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings in the Park all year long! \nThese wood chips are used to nuture trees and plants on streets and gardens parkwide . heres the best part ' you can take a bag of Christmas tree mulch home wi th you! \nHERES HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED \n1. Volunteer (on January 11) \n Volunteers are needed to de-Christmas the trees left for recycling. We wil l be removing ornaments\, lights\, and getting the trees ready to chip. Th en\, well spread Christmas tree mulch around street trees along Riverside Drive. \nPlease register on Eventbrite to volunteer and review our health and safety protocol below. \nTo participate in this event\, please registe r here \n2. Treecycle (from December 26 ' January 31) \nRecycle your Chris tmas tree in Riverside Park. Drop your tree at any park entrance and we wi ll bring it to our chipping site to be Treecycled. The chips from your tre e will be used as mulch throughout the park. You can even take home a bag of mulch to provide warm winter protection for the street tree in front of your apartment. No need to register ' just come on by! \nMore than 25\,00 0 trees were recycled last year city-wide. Help us top this number! \n**No te: Please remember to remove all lights and ornaments before bringing the tree to a MulchFest site. For more info on citywide tree drop-off and chi pping sites\, please visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/festival s/mulchfest. \nHealth & Safety Procedures \nThe health and safety of our s taff and volunteers is of our utmost concern. With COVID-19\, RSV\, and Fl u Season at the top of everyones mind\, we have put in a number of additio nal practices that we require our volunteers to follow. Below\, please rea d carefully through all our health & safety procedures. \nEach individual volunteer must: \n Bring your own water in your reusable water bottle \n W ear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty. \n Keep all personal items with you at all times\, as we will not have an area for bags. \n Masks and social distancing are recommended\, but not required. \nOn the day of the project\, if you are sick or not feeling well\, STAY H OME! It is not worth the risk to you or to others. If any volunteer refuse s to follow our health & safety procedures\, they will be dismissed from t he project. We take everyones safety very seriously\, and greatly apprecia te your compliance as we work to move our park forward. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/nyc-parks-mulch-fest-2024-west-83rd- st/ CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/mulchfest-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250103T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154023Z UID:10000500-1736758800-1736766000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with gardening work and landscape maintenance at the 95th Street Compost C ompound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is create d right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting wo rk\, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\ , thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and closin g the loop. \nFor existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroo ts Volunteer Portal. Instructions for how to get to the Compound are on th e portal. \nFor new volunteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.o rg for information about how to get involved. \nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2/ 2025-01-13/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Compost-Compound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000489-1736841600-1736845200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2025-0 1-14/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000490-1737446400-1737450000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2025-0 1-21/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250113T202902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T202902Z UID:10000465-1737646200-1737651600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by partici pating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect wi th the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short\, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing a nd bring water\, snacks\, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground . \nThe event starts at 3:30 ' 5:00 pm. Meet up in front of RiverRun Playg round. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-11/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Forest-Bathing-Cover-Picture-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240816T225617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T184732Z UID:10002470-1737795600-1737802800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Ralph Ellison Memorial at W 150th St DESCRIPTION:Date: Fourth Saturday of every month \nTime: 9:00am- 11:00am \n Meeting Location: Ralph Ellison Memorial at 150th St and Riverside Drive \ nProject Details: During this event\, well be working together to clean up the park\, weed out introduced species\, and remove woody debris. Its a g reat opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outdoors\, and contribute to the well-being of our community. \nNo prior experience is necessary ' j ust bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forget to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, and b ring a water bottle to stay hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for c orporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@rive rsideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/gardening-at-ralph-ellison-memorial/ 2025-01-25/ LOCATION:W 150th Street & Riverside Drive\, W 150th Street & Riverside Driv e\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ellison-Memorial-min-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250122T214220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T041546Z UID:10000466-1737795600-1737802800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Gardening at Ralph Ellison Memorial DESCRIPTION:Join us as we steward the garden beds at the Ralph Ellison Memo rial! \nDuring this event\, well be working together to clean up the park\ , weed out introduced species\, and remove woody debris. Its a great oppor tunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outdoors\, and contribute to the wel l-being of our community. \nNo prior experience is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equip ment. Dont forget to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, and bring a wat er bottle to stay hydrated. \nRSVP at the Eventbrite here. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/gardening-at-ralph-ellison-memorial- 2/ LOCATION:W 150th Street & Riverside Drive\, W 150th Street & Riverside Driv e\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ellison-Memorial-min-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250103T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154023Z UID:10000501-1737968400-1737975600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with gardening work and landscape maintenance at the 95th Street Compost C ompound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is create d right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting wo rk\, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\ , thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and closin g the loop. \nFor existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroo ts Volunteer Portal. Instructions for how to get to the Compound are on th e portal. \nFor new volunteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.o rg for information about how to get involved. \nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2/ 2025-01-27/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Compost-Compound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000491-1738051200-1738054800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2025-0 1-28/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250103T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154023Z UID:10000502-1738573200-1738580400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with gardening work and landscape maintenance at the 95th Street Compost C ompound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is create d right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting wo rk\, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\ , thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and closin g the loop. \nFor existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroo ts Volunteer Portal. Instructions for how to get to the Compound are on th e portal. \nFor new volunteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.o rg for information about how to get involved. \nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2/ 2025-02-03/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Compost-Compound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000492-1738656000-1738659600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2025-0 2-04/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250103T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154023Z UID:10000503-1739178000-1739185200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with gardening work and landscape maintenance at the 95th Street Compost C ompound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is create d right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting wo rk\, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\ , thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and closin g the loop. \nFor existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroo ts Volunteer Portal. Instructions for how to get to the Compound are on th e portal. \nFor new volunteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.o rg for information about how to get involved. \nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2/ 2025-02-10/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Compost-Compound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000493-1739260800-1739264400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2025-0 2-11/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000494-1739865600-1739869200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2025-0 2-18/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240816T225617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T184732Z UID:10000546-1740214800-1740222000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Ralph Ellison Memorial at W 150th St DESCRIPTION:Date: Fourth Saturday of every month \nTime: 9:00am- 11:00am \n Meeting Location: Ralph Ellison Memorial at 150th St and Riverside Drive \ nProject Details: During this event\, well be working together to clean up the park\, weed out introduced species\, and remove woody debris. Its a g reat opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outdoors\, and contribute to the well-being of our community. \nNo prior experience is necessary ' j ust bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forget to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, and b ring a water bottle to stay hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for c orporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@rive rsideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/gardening-at-ralph-ellison-memorial/ 2025-02-22/ LOCATION:W 150th Street & Riverside Drive\, W 150th Street & Riverside Driv e\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ellison-Memorial-min-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250103T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154023Z UID:10000504-1740387600-1740394800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with gardening work and landscape maintenance at the 95th Street Compost C ompound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is create d right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting wo rk\, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\ , thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and closin g the loop. \nFor existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroo ts Volunteer Portal. Instructions for how to get to the Compound are on th e portal. \nFor new volunteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.o rg for information about how to get involved. \nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2/ 2025-02-24/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Compost-Compound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000495-1740470400-1740474000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2025-0 2-25/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240723T204638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T130402Z UID:10000676-1740821400-1740828600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Bird Sanctuary! DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us at our monthly Saturday meeting in the Bird S anctuary! Wed love to have you join us in our priority projects at our For ever Wild and Pollinator Meadow sections of Riverside Parks Bird Sanctuary . \nMeeting location is 120th Street & Riverside Drive. \nFor existing vol unteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information a bout how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate group s! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.o rg to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-bird-sanctuary/2025 -03-01/ LOCATION:W 120th Street & Riverside Drive CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/vol-opp2-e1721753112250.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250103T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154023Z UID:10000505-1740992400-1740999600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Compost Compound! DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with gardening work and landscape maintenance at the 95th Street Compost C ompound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is create d right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting wo rk\, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park\ , thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and closin g the loop. \nFor existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroo ts Volunteer Portal. Instructions for how to get to the Compound are on th e portal. \nFor new volunteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.o rg for information about how to get involved. \nAbout the 95th Street Comp ost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the processing cent er for debris and materials produced in the process of maintaining Riversi de Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have remove d from other areas of the Park. We then process these materials on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Parks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and composting them\, w e are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully diverts hundred s of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfill and reduce s the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved in transporti ng the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-2/ 2025-03-03/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Compost-Compound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000496-1741075200-1741078800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC\, a NYC Parks program in partnership with NYC Serv ice\, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. \nSumme r on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited \, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-bodyweight-blast/2025-0 3-04/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20241025T232940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T165040Z UID:10000455-1741109400-1741114800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Grassroots Volunteer Orientation DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can get involved with our Grassroots Volunteer Pr ogram and help steward our Park. All are welcome regardless of level of ga rdening experience. To reserve your seat\, please fill out the interest fo rm below. \nIf you would like to learn more about our Grassroots Volunteer Program\, please click here. \n\n\n \n \n New Volunteer Interest Form\n \n \n URLT his field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCalifor niaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaii IdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsM ichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew J erseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsO hioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth Da kotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest Vir giniaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Area of the Park you're interested in(Requir ed)Which orientation session do you plan to attend?(Required)Friday\, Apri l 10 at 10-11am (Location TBA)Wednesday\, May 13 at 6-7pm (Location TBA)No ne of these dates work for meWhat is your gardening experience? (It is oka y if you don't have any ' you will learn along the way!)(Required) By subm itting this form\, you agree to receive emails from the Conservancy. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/grassroots-volunteer-orientation-mar ch-4-2025/ LOCATION:Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House\, Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House\ , NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/20241009_111026-2-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250128T232337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T201316Z UID:10000467-1741167000-1741170600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Spring Yoga in the Field House DESCRIPTION:Join Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria for a morning practice. Sui table for all fitness levels. Please wear loose\, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. \nThis event takes place in the newly-renovated 102nd Street Field House. Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive\, then descend to the promenade level. The stairs to the Field House are acr oss the promenade at 102nd Street. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/spring-yoga-in-the-field-house-2/202 5-03-05/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/01/20240319_135928781_iOS-scaled-e1740513580968.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250304T002634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T165753Z UID:10000771-1741251600-1741258800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Island Vibes: Restoring the Riverside Drive Islands (110th St) DESCRIPTION:Spend a morning mulching with us at the 110th St Island! Well b e spreading mulch on paths and in gardens. \nThe meeting location will be the intersection of 110th St and the service road east of Riverside Drive. Please meet our staff there at 9am. \nWe will provide all the tools you n eed! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear warm\, weather-appro priate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: please s ign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. \nFor new volunteers: plea se email grassroots@riversideprkst.wpengine.com for information about how to get involved. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/island-vibes-restoring-the-riverside -drive-islands-110th-st/ LOCATION:W 110th Street & Riverside Drive\, W 110th Street & Riverside Driv e CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/island_vibes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062308 CREATED:20250304T211236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T210324Z UID:10000789-1741339800-1741347000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer in South Park! DESCRIPTION:Work together with our gardeners to maintain select areas of So uth Park! We will be primarily doing weeding and general horticultural mai ntenance. \nPlease meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Bl vd. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volun teer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc .org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitab le for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email carol ine@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-4/2025-03-07 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/IMG_0382-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR