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  • A black and white photo of a tree covered in snow.

    Winter Tree Identification Workshop

    Join VCPA's Restoration and Stewardship Program Director, John Butler, in a workshop focused on identification of woody plants in the winter. Even without leaves, there are lots of ways to...

  • A path with yellow leaves on it.

    Bronx Parks Speak Up

    The Bronx Coalition for Parks and Greenspaces Presents: The 29th Bronx Parks Speak Up  Connecting the Bronx: One Greenway at a Time Join VCPA and other Bronx Parks groups at...

  • The logo for the van cortlandt alliance.

    Volunteer for the Ultimate Trail Running Series

    Volunteers will be placed at key spots along the course to guide runners and monitor progress, as well as staffing a water stop and snack table. Meet at the Tortoise...

  • A flyer for the bronx running alliance.

    NYC Ultimate Trail Running Series at VCP

    Join us at the world famous home of cross country trail running, Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.  Saturday, March 4, 2023, join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and King of...

  • A person holding a frame of bees in a hive.

    DIY Beeswax Wraps

    Beeswax wraps are a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap made out of a natural wax produced by honey bees! Making your own wrap to use yourself or to give to...

  • East meets west good food good beer great parks.

    East Meets West

    Rambling House 4292 Katonah Ave, Bronx, United States

    Join us for a fun, fundraiser to support programs in the two largest parks in the Bronx at the Rambling House in Woodlawn. $35 in Advance, $45 at the Door...

  • Vancortland alliance presents earth day celebration.

    Earth Day

    Join us at this FREE event to celebrate Earth Day. Activities include: Garden Activities Nature Crafts Music & Dancing with Edwin Ferreras & Company NYC Parks’ Urban Park Rangers Meet...

  • A group of people looking at a body of water.

    Birding with NYC Audubon

    Birding with NYC Audubon

    Please Note: The June 10th Birding Event has been canceled. Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look...

  • A flyer for super seedings.

    Super Seedlings!

    Super Seedlings!

    Please Note: 4/29 has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Please Note: New Time is 10am to 12pm. Accompanied by a guardian, young adventurers will experience nature in their...

  • Pinkster festival flyer.

    Pinkster Festival!

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum and Kingsbridge Historical Society present a Pinkster Festival on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Live Music with Chief Baba...

  • Springtime Shindig!

    We invite you to our spring benefit event on May 11, 2023 to support the work of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. This year we are proud to honor two extraordinary...

  • A wreath with purple flowers and eucalyptus leaves.

    Spring Wreath Making

    Garden & Compost Site Enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu, Bronx, NY

    Ring in Springtime by making your own spring wreath! In this workshop, we will take a short hike in the Van Cortlandt Park forest and harvest vines to use as the base of our wreaths. Then head back to the garden to create our wreaths with a mix of natural and artificial materials including seasonal...