7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, October 20, 2025
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October 20, 2025 -Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
We previously had a workshop with the Jolly Rovers and partnered with NYC Parks and a few volunteers to address erosion issue on The Old Croton Aqueduct and John Muir Trail. We encourage everyone to volunteer while VCPA Trail staff finalizes this project. This volunteering opportunity is geared for those who hope to gain advance...
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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October 21, 2025 -Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
We previously had a workshop with the Jolly Rovers and partnered with NYC Parks and a few volunteers to address erosion issue on The Old Croton Aqueduct and John Muir Trail. We encourage everyone to volunteer while VCPA Trail staff finalizes this project. This volunteering opportunity is geared for those who hope to gain advance...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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October 22, 2025 -Wetland Wednesday
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October 22, 2025 -Youth Run Farm Stand
Wetland Wednesday
Fall Edition: Phragmites Removal Join us to restore Van Cortlandt Park wetlands by removing invasive Phragmites. This October, we'll cut back reeds to prepare areas for native plantings. When: Wednesdays in October from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt Golf House (southern end) What to bring: Clothes that can get muddy, water bottle,...
Youth Run Farm Stand
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 9 to October 29 Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue) We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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Friday, October 24, 2025
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 -Birding with NYC Bird Alliance
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October 25, 2025 -Super Seedlings – Family Gardening Days
Birding with NYC Bird Alliance
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...
Super Seedlings – Family Gardening Days
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, crafts, plants to water, soil to dig into, and more! Come once, twice, or all four weeks for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! 📅 Dates:...
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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October 26, 2025 -Halloween: Wags to Witches
Halloween: Wags to Witches
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and the Urban Park Rangers invite you to a FREE fang-tastic afternoon of family and doggy fun. Get ready for creepy crafts, face painting, spine-chilling stories with LINC and more! Event will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. RSVP Suggested. Join us...