BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverside Park Conservancy - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Riverside Park Conservancy 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: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 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:20260417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T191658Z CREATED:20260312T211627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191658Z UID:10002753-1776416400-1776423600@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. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through 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 a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5/2026-04-17 / 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:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T191654Z CREATED:20260312T210657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191654Z UID:10002718-1776330000-1776337200@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. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through 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 a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-canopy-club/2026-04-16/ 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:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20261006T144900Z CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T144900Z UID:10002821-1776243600-1776254400@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-3/2026-04-15/ 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:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000 DTSTAMP:20260615T160814Z CREATED:20260312T210200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160814Z UID:10002686-1776243600-1776250800@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 between Hippo Playground and River Run Playground. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongsi de our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you need ' please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate cl othing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up th rough the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email g rassroots@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 caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-sweet-spot/2026-04- 15/ 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:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T090000 DTSTAMP:20260402T170517Z CREATED:20260203T164023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170517Z UID:10002643-1776153600-1776157200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Bodyweight Blast in the Field House DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Natalie Hahn for 45 minutes of bodyweight exerc ises\, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class i s high-energy with programming options for all levels! \nSummer on the Hud son events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserve d\, 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 weather up dates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/bodyweight-blast-in-the-field-house- 2/2026-04-14/ 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:20260413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T190814Z CREATED:20260312T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190814Z UID:10002655-1776070800-1776078000@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. \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-compost-compound-3/ 2026-04-13/ 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:20260411T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T153000 DTSTAMP:20260306T175431Z CREATED:20260306T175304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175431Z UID:10002650-1775914200-1775921400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Tree Identification Walk with Leslie & Leo DESCRIPTION:*In-person event* Put your ID skills to the test and have the o pportunity to ask the experts!\nLeslie Garcia is the Trail Stewardship Coo rdinator and Leo Rode is the Youth Programs Manager at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. \nPlease RSVP here. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/tree-identification-walk-with-leslie -leo/ LOCATION:Van Cortlandt Park CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260114T203340Z CREATED:20260114T203340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T203340Z UID:10002482-1775815200-1775818800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Grassroots Volunteer Orientation (morning 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-4-1 0-2026/ 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:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T191658Z CREATED:20260312T211627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191658Z UID:10002752-1775811600-1775818800@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. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through 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 a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5/2026-04-10 / 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:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T191704Z CREATED:20260312T211318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191704Z UID:10002734-1775725200-1775732400@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 will rotate primarily between 99th St & 110th St; exact location will be s hared upon signup. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasio ns for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We wi ll provide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Pl ease wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existi ng volunteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFo r new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for informa tion about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversidepar knyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-island-vibes/2026-04-09 / 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:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000 DTSTAMP:20261006T144900Z CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T144900Z UID:10001141-1775638800-1775649600@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-3/2026-04-08/ 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:20260407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T090000 DTSTAMP:20260402T170723Z CREATED:20260402T170723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170723Z UID:10003233-1775548800-1775552400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Bodyweight Blast in the Field House DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED 4/7. JOIN US NEXT WEEK. \nJoin instructor Natalie Hah n for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises\, combining cardio and strength f or a full-body workout. This class is high-energy with programming options for all levels! \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the pu blic. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, fi rst-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the ev ent will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hour s before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/cancelled-bodyweight-blast-in-the-fi eld-house/ 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:20260406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T190814Z CREATED:20260312T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190814Z UID:10002654-1775466000-1775473200@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. \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-compost-compound-3/ 2026-04-06/ 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:20260403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T191658Z CREATED:20260312T211627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191658Z UID:10002751-1775206800-1775214000@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. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through 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 a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5/2026-04-03 / 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:20260402T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T191654Z CREATED:20260312T210657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191654Z UID:10002717-1775120400-1775127600@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. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through 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 a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-canopy-club/2026-04-02/ 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:20260331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T090000 DTSTAMP:20260402T170517Z CREATED:20260203T164023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170517Z UID:10002641-1774944000-1774947600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Bodyweight Blast in the Field House DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Natalie Hahn for 45 minutes of bodyweight exerc ises\, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class i s high-energy with programming options for all levels! \nSummer on the Hud son events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserve d\, 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 weather up dates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/bodyweight-blast-in-the-field-house- 2/2026-03-31/ 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:20260330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260326T190814Z CREATED:20260312T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190814Z UID:10002653-1774861200-1774868400@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. \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-compost-compound-3/ 2026-03-30/ 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:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000 DTSTAMP:20261006T145231Z CREATED:20240816T225617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T145231Z UID:10000559-1774688400-1774695600@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/ 2026-03-28/ 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:20260326T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000 DTSTAMP:20260302T070443Z CREATED:20260302T070410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T070443Z UID:10002634-1774544400-1774548000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:History of NYC Wildfires DESCRIPTION:Join this history through pictures of NYC parks and the impact fire has had on it! \nJoin Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Pa rk Alliance for our hybrid lecture series on our urban forest. All talks a re free & open to the public\, including time for a Q&A & discussion. \nLe ading this discussion: Mike Feller\, the former Chief Naturalist of the NY C Parks Department for over 31 years. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/history-of-nyc-wildfires/ CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/20251227_114553_720.png LOCATION:Https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iQWaOJKZR1K6XXGTG18QVg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T090000 DTSTAMP:20260402T170517Z CREATED:20260203T164023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170517Z UID:10002640-1774339200-1774342800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Bodyweight Blast in the Field House DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Natalie Hahn for 45 minutes of bodyweight exerc ises\, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class i s high-energy with programming options for all levels! \nSummer on the Hud son events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserve d\, 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 weather up dates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/bodyweight-blast-in-the-field-house- 2/2026-03-24/ 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:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260211T150723Z CREATED:20260211T150723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150723Z UID:10002620-1774188000-1774195200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Writers-A-Go-Go! DESCRIPTION:Join the Hudson Classical Theater Company for an afternoon of o riginal ten minute plays! W.A.G.G. highlights the work of local contempora ry playwrights\, directed and performed by Hudson Classical company member s. Stay after the show for light refreshments and conversation with the pl aywrights. \nPay what you can! Audience donations help pay for artists sti pends and production costs. Register on Eventbrite here. \nThis event take s place in the newly-renovated 102nd Street Field House. Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive\, then descend to the promenade level. T he stairs to the Field House are across the promenade at 102nd Street. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hudson-classical-theater-company-pre sents-writers-a-go-go-3/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/2024-03-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260211T150723Z CREATED:20260211T150723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150723Z UID:10002619-1774101600-1774108800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Writers-A-Go-Go! DESCRIPTION:Join the Hudson Classical Theater Company for an afternoon of o riginal ten minute plays! W.A.G.G. highlights the work of local contempora ry playwrights\, directed and performed by Hudson Classical company member s. Stay after the show for light refreshments and conversation with the pl aywrights. \nPay what you can! Audience donations help pay for artists sti pends and production costs. Register on Eventbrite here. \nThis event take s place in the newly-renovated 102nd Street Field House. Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive\, then descend to the promenade level. T he stairs to the Field House are across the promenade at 102nd Street. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hudson-classical-theater-company-pre sents-writers-a-go-go-3/2026-03-21/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/2024-03-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260316T163640Z CREATED:20260316T163148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T163640Z UID:10002786-1774008000-1774011600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Club: rally sign-making DESCRIPTION:Join the Conservancys Advocacy Club on Friday\, March 20th from 12'1pm at the Interchurch Center (475 Riverside Drive) to make signs for the upcoming Play Fair rally on Monday\, March 23rd. No experience necessa ry\, just bring your creativity and passion for parks! \nRSVP here. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/7869/ LOCATION:Orthodox Room in The Interchurch Center\, 475 Riverside Drive\, Ne w York\, 10115\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/Rally.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260302T065614Z CREATED:20260302T065524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T065614Z UID:10002633-1773939600-1773943200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Assessments in NYC with Natural Areas Conservancy DESCRIPTION:Learn about the most recent Forest Assessment in New York City and learn more about the state of our natural areas.\n \nJoin Riverside Pa rk Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for our hybrid lecture seri es on our urban forest. All talks are free & open to the public\, includin g time for a Q&A & discussion.\n \nLeading this discussion: The Natural Ar eas Conservancy\, a champion of urban natural areas in New York City and a cross the nation. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-assessments-in-nyc-with-natur al-areas-conservancy/ CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/img_1263_720.jpg LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y9Wm-CPFROiJovJuyxD9Ew END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T090000 DTSTAMP:20260402T170517Z CREATED:20260203T164023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170517Z UID:10002639-1773734400-1773738000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Bodyweight Blast in the Field House DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Natalie Hahn for 45 minutes of bodyweight exerc ises\, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class i s high-energy with programming options for all levels! \nSummer on the Hud son events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserve d\, 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 weather up dates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/bodyweight-blast-in-the-field-house- 2/2026-03-17/ 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:20260312T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000 DTSTAMP:20260302T065532Z CREATED:20260302T064407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T065532Z UID:10002632-1773334800-1773338400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification with Leslie & Leo DESCRIPTION:Think all trees look the same once the leaves are gone? Think a gain!\nJoin Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for our hybrid lecture series on our urban forest. All talks are free & open to the public\, including time for a Q&A & discussion. \nLeading this disc ussion: Leslie Garcia\, the Trail Stewardship Coordinator at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Leo Rode\, Youth Programs Manager at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/winter-tree-identification-with-lesl ie-leo/ CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/img_2184_720.jpg LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_UgyXuuZQv22rxTThkV5UA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000 DTSTAMP:20260305T181137Z CREATED:20260305T180951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181137Z UID:10002636-1773250200-1773253800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first virtual Advocacy Club meeting of the seas on on March 11th at 5:30PM. We will be discussing the NYC Fiscal Year 27 P reliminary Budget and what that means for parks funding. Advocate for clea ner and greener parks with Riverside Park Conservancy! \nTo sign up and re ceive the Zoom info\, please click here. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/advocacy-club/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/IMG_2217-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000 DTSTAMP:20260114T203302Z CREATED:20260114T203302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T203302Z UID:10002481-1772560800-1772564400@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-3-3 -2026/ 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:20251206T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T180000 DTSTAMP:20251204T150420Z CREATED:20250402T145824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T150420Z UID:10001651-1765038600-1765044000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Holiday on the Hudson DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting\, live music\ , decoration making\, and hot chocolate (while supplies last). Tree lighti ng at 5:30pm\, rain date Sunday\, December 7. \nSummer on the Hudson even ts are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, 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 weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/holiday-on-the-hudson-3/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6543c545b9d79.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000 DTSTAMP:20250829T194955Z CREATED:20250612T201409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T194955Z UID:10002324-1763715600-1763722800@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-4-3-2/2025-1 1-21/ 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