Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day Saturday, April 20 1PM to 4PM Indian Field - Van Cortlandt Park Live Music: Divi Roxx Kids Face Painting NYRR Mobile Van Woodland Family Walks Nature Crafts Bocce Games And more to come! RSVP Suggested. Special thank you to...
Turnip to volunteer! At the VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site, we are open and enjoying (and expanding!) our rebuilt space while maintaining our plants and produce. Volunteers will learn...
Tune in for a captivating discussion with local historians, Lavada Nahon and Chief Baba Neil Clarke, as we unravel the significance of Pinkster, exploring its cultural, social, and historical importance.From Pinkster's roots in the traditions of enslaved Africans to its enduring impact on contemporary society, Nahon and Clarke offer invaluable insights into the enduring spirit...
Join us in the Northeast Woods to combat invasive species and prepare for spring planting. Meet us at Woodlawn Playground at 9 AM for a rewarding morning of ecological restoration....
Join us at the VCPA Garden and Compost Site for an exciting event as part of the global City Nature Challenge! This four-day bioblitz aims to gather as many observations of local wildlife and plants as possible, competing with cities and boroughs worldwide. Let's band together to showcase the Bronx and Van Cortlandt Park's rich...
Join City as a Living Lab, artist Kamala Sankaram, and special guests for a one-hour walk along the historic path of Tibbetts Brook. The walk will feature a discussion and listening event for The Buried Brook app, available now in Van Cortlandt Park. VCPA will be co-hosting this walk with CALL. RSVP Required.
Join us in the Northeast Woods to combat invasive species and prepare for spring planting. Meet us at Woodlawn Playground at 9 AM for a rewarding morning of ecological restoration....
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance's afterschool Garden Crew this Spring! Students in grades 6-12 have the unique opportunity to become involved in their community and learn more about urban agriculture, right here in the Bronx! No garden experience needed. This is a 6-week opportunity- the more you come, the more you'll learn! 📅 Dates: Wednesday,...
Super Seedlings is a free, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Each Saturday session will have a fun theme to explore, nature crafts, planting, soil digging, and more! Come once, twice, or all five weeks for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! 📅 Dates: Saturday, May 4th...
Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster at this year's Pinkster Festival hosted by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and Kingsbridge Historical Society. Join us on the picturesque lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum for a day filled with vibrant festivities, live music, engaging performances, and immersive experiences. - Live...
In 6 Saturday sessions, young gardeners (grades 2-5) can bring their own garden beds to life, right here in the Bronx! 🌻 In this weekly drop-off program, each differently themed session will allow your child to learn about horticulture, make scientific explorations, craft, and journal - all while experiencing the joy of growing their own...
HEY TEENS GET PAID TO LEARN TREE IDENTIFICATION • TREE PRUNING • LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Interested in learning more about what it takes to care for a large green space such as tree pruning, tree identification, mulching? Learn all of this while in the beautiful Woodlawn Cemetery. Want to build up your resume? Now you can...
