Welcome the first light of 2026. Join us for a peaceful sunrise hike and Japanese New Year tradition in Van Cortlandt Park. Start 2026 with intention, tranquility, and community. Join us for the 3rd Annual Hatsuhinode—the Japanese tradition of welcoming the first sunrise of the year—on a peaceful hike through the winter landscape of Van Cortlandt...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. Kick off the New...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. Kick off the New...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. Monday, February 16 meets at the Stables parking area at 2 p.m. for a Northwest Woods/Vault Hill walk. RSVP Now.
Curious about the plants and animals that call Van Cortlandt Park home and how they live in the Winter? Take a hike with us and find out! Brighten up your Mid-Winter Recess with a walk through VCP with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! In this free guided hike, families will hit the trails while learning about amazing local...
Join us for a start of Spring nature hike! Lace up your hiking shoes and come out to enjoy the changing of seasons. This guided adventure will cover approximately 3-4 miles over the course of 2 hours with a few hills along the way. Enjoy fresh air, scenic views, and the chance to connect with...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. This walk will meet in front of the Van Cortlandt Nature Center and will walk through the wetland areas of Van Cortlandt...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. This walk will meet in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables and will walk through the Northwest Woods of Van Cortlandt...
Put your ID skills to the test and have the opportunity to ask the experts! Think all trees look the same ? Think again! Join us for an in-person tree identification walk in Van Cortlandt Park hosted by Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance where we will be identifying common New York trees....
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Spring is off to a glorious beginning. Wildflowers are emerging, and the warblers are coming in! Tree swallows are visiting the Vault Hill and Tibbett Meadows. Tulip trees and crabapples will be in flower in May along...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. This walk meets in front of the VC Nature Center. RSVP Now. In July, many birds lower their activity level and will be seeking shade as the nesting season wanes for many species. But other birds like...
Hike (or Run or Walk) 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park in 2026! The Challenge: Hike 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2026, post on social media (@vcpalliance) from the park to spread the word, and wear your 26.2 in ‘26 Finisher’s Pin with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned...
