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 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:20241008T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000480-1728374400-1728378000@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 0-08/ 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:20241009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240213T000916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T042212Z UID:10000663-1728464400-1728475200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at Sakura Park! DESCRIPTION:Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston J ohnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nP lease sign up on our Eventbrite here! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park/2024-10-09/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6702_signature_SakuraPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240924T185245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T185245Z UID:10000443-1728466200-1728469800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Fall 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/fall-yoga-in-the-field-house/2024-10 -09/ 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/2 025/02/20231121_095613-1-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000481-1728979200-1728982800@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 0-15/ 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:20241016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240213T000916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T042212Z UID:10000664-1729069200-1729080000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at Sakura Park! DESCRIPTION:Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston J ohnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nP lease sign up on our Eventbrite here! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park/2024-10-16/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6702_signature_SakuraPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241018T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240410T210701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T210701Z UID:10000331-1729242000-1729245600@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 . \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating i s limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basi s. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be can celed. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the ev ent. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/summer-on-the-hudson-forest-bathing/ LOCATION:119th Street Tennis Courts\, 119th Street Tennis Courts CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/IMG_3814.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240924T211245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T145419Z UID:10000445-1729333800-1729339200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Monuments Tour of Riverside Park DESCRIPTION:The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partne r for a monuments tour of Riverside Park\, an Olmsted gem and one of New Y ork Citys Scenic Landmarks. Join us for a guided walk along Riverside Driv e that highlights the parks development as well as its historic and commem orative monuments. \nThe South Tour begins at the 72nd Street park entranc e and proceeds north. The North Tour begins at the 122nd Street General Gr ant National Memorial and proceeds south. Each tour is approximately 1.5 m iles and will involve some hills. Wear comfortable shoes. Space is limited and registration is required. \nOctober 19 | South Tour | Register Here\n October 20 | North Tour | Register Here \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/monuments-tour-of-riverside-park-5/ LOCATION:W 72nd Street & Riverside Drive\, W 72nd Street & Riverside Drive CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/20190427_104717-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20241001T174035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T174035Z UID:10000448-1729418400-1729432800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Open House New York: Rail Yard History of Riverside Park South DESCRIPTION:Built on the former site of the New York Central Railroads 60th Street Yard\, Riverside Park South was once the primary import\, export a nd classification area for Manhattans sole all-freight train line for over a century. At this yard\, the New York Central Railroad operated bulk car go piers and transfer bridges\, including the extant 69th Street Transfer Bridge and gantry. Though the rail yard is no longer active\, the landscap e architecture of Riverside Park South reflects its history\, including an authentic locomotive stationed in the park. Visit the newly-renovated tra in while learning about the rail history of Manhattans West Side from staf f from the Riverside Park Conservancy. \nOne of the unique features of Riv erside Park South is a historic train locomotive ' a literal reminder of t he sites history as a former train yard. No. 25 is a 60-year-old\, 95-ton engine that most recently labored on the Brooklyn waterfront. Now in its r etirement\, it is the centerpiece of a plaza at 62nd Street\, and a play d estination for young and old alike. Get rare access to the Locomotive duri ng OHNY Weekend. Space is limited to 5 people at a time. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/open-house-new-york/ LOCATION:Locomotive Lawn\, Locomotive Lawn CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/M_Locomotive-at-Riverside-Park-South_Riverside-Park-Conservancy-1-2 048x1152-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240924T211156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T145444Z UID:10000444-1729420200-1729425600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Monuments Tour of Riverside Park DESCRIPTION:The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partne r for a monuments tour of Riverside Park\, an Olmsted gem and one of New Y ork Citys Scenic Landmarks. Join us for a guided walk along Riverside Driv e that highlights the parks development as well as its historic and commem orative monuments. \nThe South Tour begins at the 72nd Street park entranc e and proceeds north. The North Tour begins at the 122nd Street General Gr ant National Memorial and proceeds south. Each tour is approximately 1.5 m iles and will involve some hills. Wear comfortable shoes. Space is limited and registration is required. \nOctober 19 | South Tour | Register Here\n October 20 | North Tour | Register Here URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/monuments-tour-of-riverside-park-4/ LOCATION:Grants Tomb Plaza\, Grant's Tomb Plaza CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/20190427_104717-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000482-1729584000-1729587600@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 0-22/ 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:20241022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240828T195029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T195029Z UID:10000427-1729618200-1729623600@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. \n\n\n \n \n Thank you for your interest in joining team Running Side by Riverside!\n We are excited to invite runners c ommitted to the Conservancys mission.Official charity runners will receive complimentary registration to the 2026 2026 TSC New York City Marathon an d pledge to raise a minimum of $3\,000 in support of Riverside Park Conser vancy. If you are interested in joining the team\, please complete and sub mit the interest form below. Selected runners will be notified. \n \n \n Step 1 of 2\n \n \n 50%\n \n \n Name( Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address( Required) \n \n \n \n St reet Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you participated in a marathon or half marathon before?*(Please list)(Required)We'd love to hear about your connection to Riverside Park ' share your story.(Required)Are you willing to be featured in Riverside Pa rk Conservancy's communications (website\, emails\, social media) highligh ting our team?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How did you hear about Team Running Side by Riverside? (Check all that apply)\n \n I am a donor of the Riverside Park Conservancy\n \n \n I am volunteer of the Riverside Park Conservanc y\n \n \n The New York Runner's Charity Partners webpa ge\n \n \n Riverside Park Conservancy website\n \n \n Social Media\n \n \n Other\n If you answered 'Other' above\, please let us know how you heard about Te am Running Side by Riverside:Is there anything else you would like to shar e with us?Official runners for Team Running Side by Riverside pledge to ra ise or donate a minimum of $3\,000 in support of Riverside Park Conservanc y. All fundraising goals be met by November 1\, 2026.\n \n I am committed to fundraising or donating the $3\,000 fundraising minimum b y November 1\, 2026.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nIf you would like to learn more about our Grassroots Volunteer Program\, please click here. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/grassroots-volunteer-orientation/ LOCATION:Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House\, Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House\ , NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20241011T210218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T210218Z UID:10000451-1729674000-1729681200@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-compost-compound-2-2/ 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:20241023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20241023T213722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T213722Z UID:10000454-1729674000-1729681200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at Buckeye Garden! DESCRIPTION:Work with our gardener Jonas to maintain Buckeye Garden\, a bea utiful space filled with buckeyes and ferns\, as well as the neighboring c onservation areas. \nPlease meet Jonas at Hippo Playground at 9am. If you enter the Park at 91st Street\, you will follow the path down the slope an d to the left. The playground will be on your left. \nFor existing volunte ers: please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. \nFor new vol unteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information abou t how to get involved. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups ! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.or g to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-buckeye-garden-2/2024-1 0-23/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Resized_20240911_092738_1726061462525.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240213T000916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T042212Z UID:10000665-1729674000-1729684800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at Sakura Park! DESCRIPTION:Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston J ohnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nP lease sign up on our Eventbrite here! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park/2024-10-23/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6702_signature_SakuraPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240816T225617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T184732Z UID:10000545-1729933200-1729940400@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/ 2024-10-26/ 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:20241026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20241007T192153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T192153Z UID:10000450-1729944000-1729954800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade DESCRIPTION:Calling all Riverside Park Pups! Grab your humans and get ready to wag your tail in Riverside Park Conservancys inaugural Halloween Pup P arade! Join us on Saturday\, October 26 from 12:00-3:00 PM. \nPups are enc ouraged to don their most creative costumes as we parade through the park\ , spreading Halloween cheer and cuteness overload! Whether you come dresse d as a tiny pumpkin or a fierce superhero\, all breeds\, sizes\, and spook y styles are welcome. \nThe parade will start on the promenade by 116th St reet and will end at Ellington in the Park\, where we will convene for our Costume Contest\, music\, special giveaways and lots of Halloween merrime nt. \nSPECTATOR INFO:\nLooking for the best spot to watch the festivities? The Parade will prance down the Promenade inside the park from 116th Stre et\, ending at Ellington in the Park upper level\, opposite the 105th Stre et Dog Run\, where we will hold our Costume Contest. The seating at Elling ton is first-come\, first-serve. There will be ample viewing opportunities along the Promenade\, but if youre looking to watch the contest\, we sugg est arriving at Ellington by 1pm. Join us to see who wins the Best Pup in each of our six judged categories ' and cast your vote in person for the P eoples Choice Award! \nSCHEDULE: \n12:00 pm ' Parade assembly & check-in a t 116th St \n12:30 ' Procession Step-off \n1:30 ' Costume Contest at Ellin gton in the Park \n2:00 ' Halloween Party time \nPlease note: registration to walk in the parade is now closed! \nIf you have any questions about th e event\, reach out to devorah@riversideparknyc.org. \nIf youre interested in being a sponsor of the inaugural Pup Parade (which comes with some pre tty paw-some perks) please contact devorah@riversideparknyc.org. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/riverside-park-pup-halloween-parade/ LOCATION:Park Promenade at W 116th Street\, Park Promenade at W 116th Stree t CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/02/Halloween-Pup-Parade-Credit-Riverside-Park-Conservancy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20241001T195514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T195514Z UID:10000449-1729958400-1729962000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:City of Forest Day - Sound Bath for the Urban Forest DESCRIPTION:Join The Nature Conservancy and Riverside Park Conservancy for an immersive City of Forest Day experience led by a soundscape practitione r. Bring your own blanket to this sound bath inspired by the New York City urban forest\, meant to enhance awareness of how trees and the network of people that care for it nourish New Yorkers physically and emotionally. \ n3:30 PM ' Sound area opens \n4:00 PM ' Welcome/Sound Bath by Jeffrey Conn ors \n5:00 PM ' Closing and reflections along Hudson River sunset \nThis i s an all-ages event. Registration is suggested but not required. Entry is first-come first-served and not guaranteed with registration. \nIn the eve nt of rain\, this event will be cancelled. Register to receive notificatio ns and event updates. \nLearn more about: \nCity of Forest Day \nFuture Fo rest NYC/The New York City Urban Forest \nNotice of Photography: By attend ing this event\, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Your particip ation constitutes your consent to such photographs\, audio/video recording s\, including any media which contains your image or likeness\, for any pu rpose at The Nature Conservancys sole discretion. You also consent to the use of your name in connection with such images. \nPlease let a staff memb er know if you do not consent to being photographed. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/city-of-forest-day-sound-bath-for-th e-urban-forest/ LOCATION:Little Red Lighthouse\, Little Red Lighthouse CATEGORIES:Special Events,Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Little-Red-Lighthouse-1-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20241022T225540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T225540Z UID:10000453-1730206800-1730214000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Island Vibes: Special Edition (101st Street) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of Island Vibes for an afternoon of garden work at Firemans Memorial Island! We will be supporting our Park Tender Frieda Pearce with mulching and weeding in her garden at 101st Stre et. \nFriedas garden lies at the intersection of West 101st Street and the service road on the east side of Riverside Drive. Please meet our staff t here at 1pm. \nWe will provide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear warm\, weather-appropriate clothing and clos ed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grass roots Volunteer Portal. \nFor new volunteers: please email grassroots@rive rsideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/island-vibes-special-edition-101st-s treet/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/IMG_0316-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240213T000916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T042212Z UID:10000666-1730278800-1730289600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at Sakura Park! DESCRIPTION:Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston J ohnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nP lease sign up on our Eventbrite here! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park/2024-10-30/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6702_signature_SakuraPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240926T002036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T002036Z UID:10000446-1730388600-1730395800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Halloween Parade DESCRIPTION:The annual Hippo Playground Halloween Parade invites costumed k ids to gather at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at 89th Street and Rive rside Drive and parade to Hippo Playground. Put on your favorite costume a nd join the fun! \nThis event is fully funded by proceeds from the Hippo S pring Fair and is FREE to attend. We thank our amazing sponsors and all th e volunteers that help make it happen year after year! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-halloween-parade-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers and Sailors Monument\, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument\, NY CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/02/Older-Kids-Sports-Reception-Invite-v1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20241011T210310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T210310Z UID:10000452-1730451600-1730458800@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. \n\n\n\nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. \n\n\n\nAbout the 95th Street Compost Compound\nOur state-of-the-art Compost Compound is the pro cessing center for debris and materials produced in the process of maintai ning Riverside Parks landscape. Conservancy staff use the Compost Compound to drop off woody debris\, leaves\, weeds\, and invasive plants that they have removed from other areas of the Park. We then process these material s on-site by composting. The compost is then incorporated back into the Pa rks soil. By retaining all of the weeds\, twigs\, and branches and compost ing them\, we are closing the loop. The Compost Compound successfully div erts hundreds of cubic yards of plant material from ending up in a landfil l and reduces the need for carting ' thereby reducing emissions involved i n transporting the material off site. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-compost-compound-2-3/ 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:20241102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240723T204638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T130402Z UID:10000674-1730539800-1730547000@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/2024 -11-02/ 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:20241106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20241030T235006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T235006Z UID:10000457-1730883600-1730890800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at Buckeye Garden: Special Edition! (79th Street) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of our weekly Buckeye Garden volu nteer sessions! We will be supporting one of our ParkTenders with invasive weed removal and mulching at the 79th Street park entrance. \nPlease meet our gardening staff at the 79th Street entrance to Riverside Park (inters ection of West 79th Street & Riverside Drive) at 9am. \nFor existing volun teers: please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. \nFor new v olunteers: please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information ab out how to get involved. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-buckeye-garden-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Resized_20240911_092738_1726061462525.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240213T000916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T042212Z UID:10000667-1730883600-1730894400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at Sakura Park! DESCRIPTION:Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston J ohnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nP lease sign up on our Eventbrite here! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park/2024-11-06/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6702_signature_SakuraPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000483-1731398400-1731402000@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 1-12/ 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:20241113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240213T000916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T042212Z UID:10000668-1731488400-1731499200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at Sakura Park! DESCRIPTION:Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston J ohnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nP lease sign up on our Eventbrite here! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park/2024-11-13/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6702_signature_SakuraPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240717T215148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T215148Z UID:10000407-1731751200-1731760200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Riverside Park's Annual Leaf Lift 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun day of giving back to our community by helpin g rake leaves in the beautiful Riverside Park. This event is a great way t o enjoy the outdoors\, meet new people\, and make a difference. No experie nce necessary\, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! You may know of the Leave the leaves practice that we follow to protect habitat for insect fr iends in our natural areas. \nFor our Leaf Lift event\, we focus on removi ng leaves from high traffic pathways to provide a safer and cleaner experi ence in the park. And the best part? All leaves removed from these project s will be composted in Riverside Park\, either supporting our work at our compost compound or going back into our woodland and restoration areas.Don t forget to wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes. \nLets work togethe r to keep our park looking its best. \nSign up for your preferred voluntee r site at the links below: \n\nWest 80th Street and RSD\nVolunteer House ( West 108th street)\nWest 148th street and RSD\n\n \nHere a friendly remin der on what to bring to be prepared for volunteering in Riverside: \nWhat to wear/bring: \n\nFilled water bottle\nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nComfort able clothing (long pants recommended)\nSunscreen\nOptional: Hat\n\nWe wil l provide gloves for volunteers and any tools/materials needed for the pro ject. Please always keep personal items with you\, as we do not have a sec ure area for personal belongings. \nFor the safety of our staff and volunt eers\, if on the day of the project you are sick or not feeling well\, STA Y HOME! It is not worth the risk to you or to others. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/riverside-parks-annual-leaf-lift-202 4/ CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Park-Stewards-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240813T211404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155953Z UID:10000484-1732003200-1732006800@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 1-19/ 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:20241120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20240213T000916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T042212Z UID:10000669-1732093200-1732104000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at Sakura Park! DESCRIPTION:Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston J ohnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nP lease sign up on our Eventbrite here! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park/2024-11-20/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6702_signature_SakuraPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T040638 CREATED:20241122T000630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T000630Z UID:10000461-1732267800-1732275000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:CANCELED: 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@riversideparkny c.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis project is not sui table for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email ca roline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-2/ LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/R.D.Park_10-15_JulienneSchaer-032-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR