BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverside Park Conservancy - ECPv6.18.3//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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD 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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T155012Z CREATED:20260415T155012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T155012Z UID:10003819-1791565200-1791570600@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. \nFor weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-19/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_583328919_535715155519_1_original.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161941Z CREATED:20260415T154843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T161941Z UID:10003818-1778925600-1778931000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:Due to projected inclement weather\, this event is rescheduled for Saturday\, May 16. \nWe invite you to join us in reconnecting with nat ure by participating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program incl udes a short\, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comforta ble clothing and bring water\, snacks\, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the pub lic. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, fir st-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the eve nt will be canceled. \nFor weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hou rs before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-18/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_583328919_535715155519_1_original.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T113000 DTSTAMP:20260318T213255Z CREATED:20260318T213255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T213255Z UID:10002789-1775728800-1775734200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing for Children DESCRIPTION:Children are naturally inspired and curious about nature. Fores t Bathing is calming\, sensory and playful. On this guided walk\, Lori Kla mner\, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide specializing in Urban Park\, will include creating games\, noticing shapes and textures of plants\, sharing stories. The location features stunning rock formations\, towering trees\, wintering flower beds\, and the mighty Hudson River. All are welcome. Car egivers will be active participants.\n\n\n\nThe 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 . \n\n\nThe event starts at 10:00 am ' 11:30 pm. Meet up in front of River Run Playground. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-for-children-3/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Forest-Bathing-Cover-Picture-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T173000 DTSTAMP:20260203T155557Z CREATED:20260203T155503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T155557Z UID:10002513-1771603200-1771608600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:Reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner.\n\n\n\nOn this guided forest bathing walk\, Lo ri Klamner\, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide specializing in urban parks\ , will invite participants to slow down and become more centered\, inquisi tive\, and creative while deepening their connection to the natural world. \nThrough quiet sensory meditation and site-specific prompts\, the guide will walk among towering trees\, hilly landscapes\, ancient rock formation s\, wintering flower beds\, and along the mighty Hudson River\, taking in the beauty and grounding presence of the land. The experience will conclud e with a shared forest tea and a peaceful sunset over the river. All are w elcome. \nThe program includes a short\, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water\, snacks\, and a to wel or cushion for sitting on the ground. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-16/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Forest-Bathing-Cover-Picture-scaled-5.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T123000 DTSTAMP:20260203T154548Z CREATED:20260203T154548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T154548Z UID:10002511-1771498800-1771504200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing for Children DESCRIPTION:Children are naturally inspired and curious about nature. Fores t Bathing is calming\, sensory and playful. On this guided walk\, Lori Kla mner\, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide specializing in Urban Park\, will include creating games\, noticing shapes and textures of plants\, sharing stories. The location features stunning rock formations\, towering trees\, wintering flower beds\, and the mighty Hudson River. All are welcome. Car egivers will be active participants.\n\n\n\nThe 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 . \n\n\nThe event starts at 11:00 am ' 12:30 pm. Meet up in front of River Run Playground. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-for-children-2/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Forest-Bathing-Cover-Picture-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T143000 DTSTAMP:20251106T162947Z CREATED:20251106T162946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T162947Z UID:10002478-1763730000-1763735400@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. \nFor weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-13/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_583328919_535715155519_1_original.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260203T155115Z CREATED:20260203T155115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T155115Z UID:10002512-1747418400-1747423800@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/forest-bathing-15/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_583328919_535715155519_1_original.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250417T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T113000 DTSTAMP:20250410T155350Z CREATED:20250410T155350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T155350Z UID:10001655-1744885800-1744889400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing for Children DESCRIPTION:Children naturally have a deep connection to nature and the out doors. On this guided walk\, Lori Klamner\, a Certified Forest Therapy Gui de specializing in Urban Park\, will help participants become more centere d\, inquisitive\, and creative while appreciating the wonders of the land. The location features stunning rock formations\, towering trees\, winteri ng flower beds\, and the mighty Hudson River. \nThe program includes a sho rt\, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothi ng and bring water\, snacks\, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the gr ound. \nThe event starts at 10:00 ' 11:30 am. Meet up in front of RiverRun Playground. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-for-children/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Forest-Bathing-Cover-Picture-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T170000 DTSTAMP:20250113T202902Z CREATED:20250113T202902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T202902Z UID:10000465-1737646200-1737651600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by partici pating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect wi th the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short\, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing a nd bring water\, snacks\, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground . \nThe event starts at 3:30 ' 5:00 pm. Meet up in front of RiverRun Playg round. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-11/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Forest-Bathing-Cover-Picture-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241213T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241213T163000 DTSTAMP:20241211T204357Z CREATED:20241211T204357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T204357Z UID:10000463-1734102000-1734107400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by partici pating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect wi th the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short\, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing a nd bring water\, snacks\, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground . \nThe event starts at 3:00 ' 4:30 pm. Meet up in front of RiverRun Playg round. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-10/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Forest-Bathing-Cover-Picture-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240522T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T193000 DTSTAMP:20240410T220047Z CREATED:20240410T220047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T220047Z UID:10000336-1716402600-1716406200@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/forest-bathing-7/2024-05-22/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Forest-Bathing-Cover-Picture-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T150000 DTSTAMP:20240307T013727Z CREATED:20240307T013727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T013727Z UID:10000292-1710507600-1710514800@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. \nFor weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-5/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_583328919_535715155519_1_original.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T173000 DTSTAMP:20240131T202435Z CREATED:20240131T202435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T202435Z UID:10000282-1707406200-1707413400@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/forest-bathing-4/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_583328919_535715155519_1_original.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T043000 DTSTAMP:20231221T010201Z CREATED:20231221T010201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T010201Z UID:10000279-1703212200-1703219400@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/forest-bathing-3/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_583328919_535715155519_1_original.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T190000 DTSTAMP:20230403T181415Z CREATED:20230403T181415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T181415Z UID:10000152-1681320600-1681326000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:Forest Therapy or Forest Bathing comes from the traditions of S hinrin Yoku and other European and indigenous cultures. We invite you to j oin us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bat hing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you neve r have before. The program includes a short\, no more than a half-mile wal k at a slow pace. \nParticipants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothi ng and bring water\, snacks\, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the gr ound. \nParticipants will meet in front of River Run Playground at 83rd St . at 5:20 PM. The guide will be wearing a purple and white backpack and wi ll be stationed outside the River Run Playground. The walk will begin prom ptly at 5:30 pm. \nKnow Before You Go \nFor everyones safety\, we are aski ng all participants to observe the following guidelines: \n\nStay home if you are sick\nWe encourage participants to bring their own hand sanitizer\ nWater bottles to our programs. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-4-12/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/20230118_153418-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230217T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230217T170000 DTSTAMP:20230208T012234Z CREATED:20230208T012234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T012234Z UID:10000144-1676647800-1676653200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:Forest Therapy or Forest Bathing comes from the traditions of S hinrin Yoku and other European and indigenous cultures. We invite you to j oin us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bat hing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you neve r have before. The program includes a short\, no more than a half-mile wal k at a slow pace. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring water\, snacks\, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the grou nd. Participants will meet in front of River Run Playground at 83rd St. at 3:20 PM. The guide will be wearing a purple and white backpack and will b e stationed outside the River Run Playground. The walk will begin promptly at 3:30pm. Know Before You Go For everyones safety\, we are asking all pa rticipants to observe the following guidelines: \n\nAll individuals should maintain social distancing of six feet during programming\, regardless of vaccination status\nWash your hands before attending a program\nStay home if you are sick\n\nAdditionally\, we encourage participants to bring thei r own hand sanitizer and water bottles to our programs. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/forest-bathing-2-17/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/IMG_3814.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230107T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230107T140000 DTSTAMP:20221202T204729Z CREATED:20221202T204729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T204729Z UID:10000142-1673085600-1673100000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:MulchFest DESCRIPTION:Bring your holiday tree to Riverside Park to be recycled into m ulch that will nourish plantings in the Park all year long! Join the New Y ork City Department of Parks & Recreation and the Riverside Park Conservan cy staff to recycle your Christmas trees into wood chips. \nThese wood chi ps are used to nourish trees and plants on streets and gardens citywide. A nd heres the best part ' you can take a bag of Christmas tree mulch home w ith you! \n \nHERES HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED \n \n1. Volunteer (on Janua ry 7) \nVolunteers are needed to de-Christmas the trees left for recycling . We will be removing ornaments\, lights\, and getting the trees ready to chip. Then\, well spread Christmas tree mulch around street trees along Ri verside Drive. \nPlease register on Eventbrite to volunteer and review our health and safety protocol below. \n2. Treecycle (from December 26 ' Janu ary 31) \nRecycle your Christmas tree in Riverside Park. Drop your tree at any park entrance and we will bring it to our chipping site to be Treecyc led. The chips from your tree will be used as mulch throughout the park. Y ou can even take home a bag of mulch to provide warm winter protection for the street tree in front of your apartment. No need to register ' just co me on by! \nMore than 25\,000 trees were recycled last year city-wide. Hel p us top this number! \n**Note: Please remember to remove all lights and o rnaments before bringing the tree to a MulchFest site. For more info on ci tywide tree drop-off and chipping sites\, please visit https://www.nycgovp arks.org/highlights/festivals/mulchfest. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/mulchfest-23/ LOCATION:River Run Playground\, River Run Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/02/mulchfest-2023.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR