Super Seedlings is a FREE, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 2-7 and their caregivers. Each session will have a fun seasonal theme to explore, nature crafts, garden produce to harvest, soil digging, and more! Come once, twice, or every week for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! 📅 Dates: CANCELED: Saturday, September...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Day Ceremony Memorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, November 3, 2024 • 12 PM This year, the program will include: Procession and posting of the American Flag Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and singing of the National Anthem Remarks by local War Veterans Remarks by local...
Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss a wide range of avian topics. Each walk will be led by a NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) guide. Advance registration is required. You...
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Green-Up to learn how to build your own compost sifter and use finished compost in your garden! Participants can build sifters to take home, or to donate to a local community garden. Gardeners of all levels are welcome! RSVP is required as materials are limited. When: November 11,...
Come join us for a garden family event to celebrate a wonderful harvest season! Festivities will include: Leaf Crunch with Bronx Green-Up Children’s Crafts and Activities Garlic Planting with New York Restoration Project Garden Harvesting Seasonal Snacks and Beverages & More! Grab your family and friends and enjoy a day full of garden fun, celebration,...
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for an enriching hike and forest exploration experience in the Northwest Woods. Led by Trail Stewardship Coordinator Leslie Garcia, this leisurely walk covers 2-3 miles and offers a fresh look at both native and invasive tree species in our Northwest forest. Pets, on leashes, are welcome! The hike is suitable...
Kids of all ages and abilities can experience the joys of cross country running in Van Cortlandt Park! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance souvenir. Hosted by VCPA supporter, New York Road Runners.
