Together, we’ll remove species like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry to make space for native plants to thrive. Your hands-on efforts will support the regeneration of this 640-acre urban ecosystem for generations to come. RSVP Now. 🛠️ What We'll Do: • Identify and remove invasive plants using loppers, weed wrenches, and hand tools •...
Join us for a tree planting in the Northeast Woods to celebrate City of Forest Day. When: Oct 4th, 2025 Morning: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Woodlawn Playground, Van Cortlandt Park What: Plant native plants What to bring: Clothes that can get dirty, water bottle Tools and gloves provided. RSVP Now. Groups of 6+...
Canine Court needs some TLC! Help keep this doggie happy by volunteering to clean up Canine Court! NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. Daily maintenance is up to volunteers- like YOU! Join us for an afternoon of weeding, cleaning and spreading woodchips to spruce up Canine Court. VCPA provides all...
The October 31st event has been canceled due to forecast of high winds. Remove invasive vines (bittersweet and multiflora rose) from the Northwest Forest. Protect young trees and maintain trails. When: Fridays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden & Compost Site What to bring: Long pants, closed-toe shoes, water Tools...
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side with VCPA and Women of Woodlawn by closing a desire line! What is a Desire line? A desire line or social trail is an unauthorized trail that has been opened by repeated communal use and usually shortcuts the authorized trail path. The closure of unauthorized...
Turnip to volunteer! At the VCPA Learning Garden & Compost Site, volunteers will learn how to care for a garden in the cooler season, as well as maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No prior gardening experience needed. 18 and older. Groups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org...
Join us in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. We’re hosting two volunteer events to ensure the grove is beautifully prepared for Veterans Day celebrations. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with fellow volunteers. Activities: Raking Leaves: Gather and...
Join us in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. We’re hosting two volunteer events to ensure the grove is beautifully prepared for Veterans Day celebrations. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with fellow volunteers. Activities: Raking Leaves: Gather and...
Please note that due to the weather forecast the October 30th Trail Thursday event has been canceled. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Meeting Details: Van Cortlandt Park, Learning...
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem. You might: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. Maintain Trails:...
Please note: Forest Friday on December 19th, 2025 has been canceled due to high winds. Remove invasive species from the Northwest Forest. Promote biodiversity, protect young trees, and maintain trails. When: Fridays November 14 and 21 meeting at 9am and Fridays December 5, 12 and 19 meeting at 10am Where: Van Cortlandt Park - VCPA...
Forest Friday is canceled for January 30, 2026 due to cold weather advisory. Winter is the most critical time to save the forest floor! Join us to remove invasive Bush Honeysuckle, Multiflora Rose, and other invasive shrubs while the native plants are dormant. By clearing these shrubs now, we immediately flood the forest floor with...
