Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
Van Cortlandt Nature Center Enter the Park at Broadway and W. 246th, BronxVCPA and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring. Each walk will be lead by a NYC Audubon guide.
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Hikes
Hike-toberfest 2021
See why Van Cortlandt Park is where NYC hikes when you join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Hike-toberfest!
Winter Tree Identification
Join VCPA's Restoration and Stewardship Program Director, John Butler, in a workshop focused on identification of woody plants in the winter.
22 in ’22
Take the challenge to hike, run, walk and/or stroll 22 miles in 2022 while supporting the work of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!
Family Fun Hike: Welcome Spring!
Welcome Spring! Family Fun Hike in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator!
City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge is an annual global bioblitz event. VCPA staff will lead you in helping document the biodiversity here in the Bronx.
Family Fun Hike: Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father's Day!: Family Fun Hike in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator!
Hike-toberfest 2022
See why Van Cortlandt Park is where NYC hikes when you join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Hike-toberfest on Saturday October 15! Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more. Tickets on Sale! Click here to purchase tickets. Sponsorships Available! Click...
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon- Special Tuesday Date!
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 New York City Audubon guide. Advance registration is required. You must register...
Fall Foliage, Fruits, and Forageables
Venture through the park in search of iconic New York fall foliage, fruits, and forageable foods. On this afternoon hike we will talk about forest ecology, identify these important plants, and discuss how they have been sustainably used (and enjoyed!) by humans and animals alike for millennia. Led by VCPA's knowledgeable staff. Meet in front...
Hike-toberfest 2023
Support the Park! Hike-then-sip at VCPA’s Annual Hike-toberfest! Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more. Advance...
Discover VCP: An Autumn Hike & Forest Exploration
Join us for an enriching hike and forest exploration experience along the Cass Gallagher Trail. Led by Volunteer Coordinator Noel Hefele, this leisurely walk covers 2-3 miles and offers a fresh look at both native and invasive tree species in our Northwest forest. What You'll Learn Unique characteristics of local trees Identifying native and invasive...