BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverside Park Conservancy - ECPv6.17.4//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T135827Z CREATED:20260415T135827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T135827Z UID:10003750-1788606000-1788609600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC (a NYC Parks program) is a free group fitness prog ram for New Yorkers of all ages. Colorful outfits encouraged at this creat ive workout that fuses dance and aerobics. No class July 4. \nSummer on t he Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unr eserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weat her updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-dance-fitness-3/2026-09 -05/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/5a9da1a01125a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194533Z CREATED:20260629T194532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194533Z UID:10002674-1788771600-1788778800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Compost Compound at W 95th St DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is creat ed right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting w ork\, 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 closi ng the loop. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will pro vide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please w ear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volun teers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new vo lunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information abo ut how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-3- 2/2026-09-07/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/compost-compound.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194627Z CREATED:20260629T194627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194627Z UID:10002705-1788944400-1788951600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Sweet Spot at W 72nd-96th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic se ction of the park is home to majestic monuments\, beautiful native plant g ardens\, hidden forests\, and lovely river views. Well be working across t his part of the park in various gardens and woodland areas doing weeding\, mulching\, pruning\, and ecological restoration. The meeting location wil l rotate each week; exact location will be shared upon signup. \nPlacePart ner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alon gside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you n eed ' please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 mu st be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up t hrough the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-sweet-spot-3/2026-0 9-09/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/sweet-spot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T160807Z CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160807Z UID:10002842-1788944400-1788955200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T143249Z CREATED:20260818T143248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T143249Z UID:10002744-1789030800-1789038000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:[CANCELED] PlacePartner Opportunity: Island Vibes at W 97th-116th S t DESCRIPTION:[SEPT 10 EVENT CANCELED] \nHelp us show some love to these beau tiful green spaces along Riverside Drive! We will be focusing on weeding a nd trash removal. Location rotates each session and will be shared upon si gnup. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunt eers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide al l the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear wea ther-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunt eers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteer s: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-island-vibes-4-2/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/island-vibes-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194424Z CREATED:20260629T194424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194424Z UID:10002773-1789117200-1789124400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St 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. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Plea se sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: P lease email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to g et involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a p roject. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5-4/2026-09- 11/ LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194734Z CREATED:20260312T212129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194734Z UID:10004569-1789203600-1789210800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Bird Sanctuary at W 120th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us to restore and maintain our Bird Sanctuary an d surrounding woodland areas! Please meet staff on 120th Street and Rivers ide Drive. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for v olunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provi de all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wea r weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that v olunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunte ers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volu nteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! I f you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to s et up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-bird-sanctuary/2026 -09-12/ LOCATION:W 120th Street & Riverside Drive CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/website-calendar-event-pics-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000 DTSTAMP:20260826T162243Z CREATED:20260826T162243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T162243Z UID:10004587-1789203600-1789210800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Bird Sanctuary at W 120th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us to restore and maintain our Bird Sanctuary an d surrounding woodland areas! Please meet staff on 120th Street and Rivers ide Drive. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for v olunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provi de all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wea r weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that v olunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunte ers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volu nteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! I f you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to s et up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-the-bird-sa nctuary-at-w-120th-st/ LOCATION:W 120th Street & Riverside Drive CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/website-calendar-event-pics-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T135827Z CREATED:20260415T135827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T135827Z UID:10003751-1789210800-1789214400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC (a NYC Parks program) is a free group fitness prog ram for New Yorkers of all ages. Colorful outfits encouraged at this creat ive workout that fuses dance and aerobics. No class July 4. \nSummer on t he Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unr eserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weat her updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-dance-fitness-3/2026-09 -12/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/5a9da1a01125a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194533Z CREATED:20260629T194532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194533Z UID:10002675-1789376400-1789383600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Compost Compound at W 95th St DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is creat ed right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting w ork\, 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 closi ng the loop. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will pro vide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please w ear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volun teers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new vo lunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information abo ut how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-3- 2/2026-09-14/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/compost-compound.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194627Z CREATED:20260629T194627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194627Z UID:10002706-1789549200-1789556400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Sweet Spot at W 72nd-96th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic se ction of the park is home to majestic monuments\, beautiful native plant g ardens\, hidden forests\, and lovely river views. Well be working across t his part of the park in various gardens and woodland areas doing weeding\, mulching\, pruning\, and ecological restoration. The meeting location wil l rotate each week; exact location will be shared upon signup. \nPlacePart ner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alon gside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you n eed ' please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 mu st be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up t hrough the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-sweet-spot-3/2026-0 9-16/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/sweet-spot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T160807Z CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160807Z UID:10002843-1789549200-1789560000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194653Z CREATED:20260629T194652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194653Z UID:10002728-1789635600-1789642800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Canopy Club at W 97th-120th St DESCRIPTION:Work with us beneath the beautiful tree canopy in the upper woo dlands of the park interior between 97th-120th St. We will be focusing on weeding\, vine pulling\, forest restoration\, and invasive species removal . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Plea se sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: P lease email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to g et involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a p roject. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-canopy-club-2/2026-09-1 7/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/canopy-club-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194424Z CREATED:20260629T194424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194424Z UID:10002774-1789722000-1789729200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St 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. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Plea se sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: P lease email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to g et involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a p roject. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5-4/2026-09- 18/ LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T135827Z CREATED:20260415T135827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T135827Z UID:10003752-1789815600-1789819200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC (a NYC Parks program) is a free group fitness prog ram for New Yorkers of all ages. Colorful outfits encouraged at this creat ive workout that fuses dance and aerobics. No class July 4. \nSummer on t he Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unr eserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weat her updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-dance-fitness-3/2026-09 -19/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/5a9da1a01125a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194533Z CREATED:20260629T194532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194533Z UID:10002676-1789981200-1789988400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Compost Compound at W 95th St DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is creat ed right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting w ork\, 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 closi ng the loop. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will pro vide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please w ear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volun teers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new vo lunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information abo ut how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-3- 2/2026-09-21/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/compost-compound.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260723T193133Z CREATED:20260723T193133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T193133Z UID:10004576-1790100000-1790103600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Grassroots Volunteer Orientation (evening session) DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can get involved with our Grassroots Volunteer Pr ogram and help steward Riverside Park. All are welcome regardless of level of gardening experience. To reserve your seat\, please fill out the inter est form by clicking here. \nIf you would like to learn more about our Gra ssroots Volunteer Program\, please click here. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/grassroots-volunteer-orientation-eve ning-session-9-22-26/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House 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:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260901T180859Z CREATED:20260901T180859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180859Z UID:10002707-1790154000-1790161200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:[CANCELED] PlacePartner Opportunity: The Sweet Spot at W 72nd-96th St DESCRIPTION:[SEPTEMBER 23 EVENT CANCELED] \nVolunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic section of the park is home to majestic monu ments\, beautiful native plant gardens\, hidden forests\, and lovely river views. Well be working across this part of the park in various gardens an d woodland areas doing weeding\, mulching\, pruning\, and ecological resto ration. The meeting location will rotate each week; exact location will be shared upon signup. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occas ions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you need ' please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor exist ing volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nF or new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for inform ation about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporat e groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparkn yc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-sweet-spot-3-3/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/sweet-spot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T160807Z CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160807Z UID:10002844-1790154000-1790164800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194329Z CREATED:20260629T194329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194329Z UID:10002745-1790240400-1790247600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Island Vibes at W 97th-116th St DESCRIPTION:Help us show some love to these beautiful green spaces along Ri verside Drive! We will be focusing on weeding and trash removal. Location rotates each session and will be shared upon signup. \nPlacePartner Opport unities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you need! Pleas e bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing a nd closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accom panied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@ riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis eve nt is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, pl ease email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-island-vibes-4/2026-09- 24/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/island-vibes-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194424Z CREATED:20260629T194424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194424Z UID:10002775-1790326800-1790334000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St 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. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Plea se sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: P lease email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to g et involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a p roject. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5-4/2026-09- 25/ LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTSTAMP:20260325T184732Z CREATED:20240816T225617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T184732Z UID:10000565-1790413200-1790420400@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/ 2026-09-26/ 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:20260926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T135827Z CREATED:20260415T135827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T135827Z UID:10003753-1790420400-1790424000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC (a NYC Parks program) is a free group fitness prog ram for New Yorkers of all ages. Colorful outfits encouraged at this creat ive workout that fuses dance and aerobics. No class July 4. \nSummer on t he Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unr eserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weat her updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-dance-fitness-3/2026-09 -26/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/5a9da1a01125a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194533Z CREATED:20260629T194532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194533Z UID:10002677-1790586000-1790593200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Compost Compound at W 95th St DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is creat ed right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting w ork\, 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 closi ng the loop. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will pro vide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please w ear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volun teers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new vo lunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information abo ut how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-3- 2/2026-09-28/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/compost-compound.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194627Z CREATED:20260629T194627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194627Z UID:10002708-1790758800-1790766000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Sweet Spot at W 72nd-96th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic se ction of the park is home to majestic monuments\, beautiful native plant g ardens\, hidden forests\, and lovely river views. Well be working across t his part of the park in various gardens and woodland areas doing weeding\, mulching\, pruning\, and ecological restoration. The meeting location wil l rotate each week; exact location will be shared upon signup. \nPlacePart ner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alon gside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you n eed ' please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 mu st be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up t hrough the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-sweet-spot-3/2026-0 9-30/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/sweet-spot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T160807Z CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160807Z UID:10002845-1790758800-1790769600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194653Z CREATED:20260629T194652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194653Z UID:10002729-1790845200-1790852400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Canopy Club at W 97th-120th St DESCRIPTION:Work with us beneath the beautiful tree canopy in the upper woo dlands of the park interior between 97th-120th St. We will be focusing on weeding\, vine pulling\, forest restoration\, and invasive species removal . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Plea se sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: P lease email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to g et involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a p roject. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-canopy-club-2/2026-10-0 1/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/canopy-club-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T110000 DTSTAMP:20260629T194424Z CREATED:20260629T194424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194424Z UID:10002776-1790931600-1790938800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St 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. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunteers: Plea se sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: P lease email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to g et involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a p roject. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5-4/2026-10- 02/ LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000 DTSTAMP:20260826T162359Z CREATED:20260826T162359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T162359Z UID:10004586-1791018000-1791025200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Bird Sanctuary at W 120th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with us to restore and maintain our Bird Sanctuary an d surrounding woodland areas! Please meet staff on 120th Street and Rivers ide Drive. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for v olunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provi de all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wea r weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease note that v olunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFor existing volunte ers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volu nteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! I f you are a corporate group\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to s et up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-the-bird-sa nctuary-at-w-120th-st-2/ LOCATION:W 120th Street & Riverside Drive CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/website-calendar-event-pics-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000 DTSTAMP:20260817T205634Z CREATED:20260817T205318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T205634Z UID:10004584-1791021600-1791032400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:City of Forest Day: Meet the West Harlem Forest DESCRIPTION:Join Riverside Park Conservancy & Natural Areas Conservancy to explore the 7.5 acres of forest currently being restored in West Harlem!\n \n\n\n\n7.5 acres of natural area are being restored in West Harlem! Join practitioners from Riverside Park Conservancy and the Natural Areas Conser vancy to tour the site\, meet the trees\, and learn why forest restoration is critical! NY Bird Alliance will also join to share how healthy forests support local and migratory birds. Open to all ages\, with kids crafts an d activities. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/city-of-forest-day-meet-the-west-har lem-forest/ LOCATION:Riverbank (Camel) Playground\, 675 Riverside Dr\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/08/image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR