Upcoming Events
List of Events
Tibbetts Brook Restoration Crew
Every Wednesday, stewards work with our staff to improve the health of Tibbetts Brook and Van Cortlandt Lake.
Youth Run Farm Stand
Get locally grown produce at affordable prices at our weekly Youth Run Farm Stand. Located in the Train Park at Orloff Ave. and Gale Place.
Birdwalks for New York City Audubon
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this fall. Advance registration is required.
Woodlawn Beautification Day
Join VCPA and Women of Woodlawn as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground.
Beautify the Park Days
Join VCPA on Mondays from September 14th to October 5th as we clean up the park. VPCA will provide all work tools and supplies.
Trail Crew Volunteer Days
Crew Members will work alongside trails professionals, developing skills in various types of trail construction while improving the trails.
Community Volunteer Day: 261st Beautification Project
Join VCPA and Riverdale Main Streets Alliance as we beautify Van Cortlandt Park around 261st Street. Advance registration required.
Community Volunteer Day- Floodplain Forest Planting
Volunteers will help plant along the Tibbetts Brook floodplain. Advance registration required.
Garden Volunteer Day
Volunteers are needed to weed, water, and harvest our 800 plus square feet of vegetable beds. Volunteers will also help to turn and sift our compost bins.
Natural History Hike
Take a hike with VCPA's Field Scientist and Research Coordinator to answer the question: "How do animals and plants prepare for the Winter?" Pre-registration is required and space is limited so RSVP now!
Hike-toberfest 2020
Save the Date for this year's modified Hike-toberfest to support the hiking trails of Van Cortlandt Park.
Community Volunteer Day- Tibbetts Brook Trash Removal
Volunteers will help remove trash from along Tibbetts Brook and the Putnam Trail.