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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...

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...

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.  

A Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving! Organized by the Van Cortlandt Track Club, this fun run will benefit the Friendly Fridge BX Community Food Hub at 242nd Street. Bring your whole...

Come join us for a fun and creative wreath making workshop where you'll learn to make your own beautiful wreath....from harvest to finish!  After a short hike in the park...

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum present a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. David Mills will read from a new, yet-to-be-published poetry collection,...

Due to the very cold real feel temperatures and high winds forecasted for Saturday we have cancelled this event. In this free guided hike, families can hit the trails while...

Come lean into the Winter season with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Create whimsical seasonal crafts, or just color and warm up with some hot chocolate and sweets! This program is...

Start 2025 with intention and tranquility. Join us on January 1st for a peaceful sunrise hike in Van Cortlandt Park. Let nature inspire you. Begin the New Year with a...