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Event Series Woodlawn Wednesdays

Woodlawn Wednesdays

Woodlawn Wednesdays: Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt Park 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. What You'll Do Each week, we'll focus on hands-on tasks that vary with the seasons. You might:...

Event Series Trail Work Thursdays

Trail Work Thursdays

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: Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Garden and Education Compost Site, across from Riverdale Stables. Time: 9 am sharp; work begins at 9:15...

Event Series Forest Fridays

Forest Fridays

Help protect and restore the forests of Van Cortlandt Park — one of NYC’s most ecologically significant green spaces. Join our Forest Friday crew to remove invasive species like multiflora rose, porcelain berry, and bittersweet. Your hands-on work will create space for native plants to return and help this 640-acre urban ecosystem thrive for generations...

Event Series Tune-Up Tuesdays

Tune-Up Tuesdays

Turnip to volunteer! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed - just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! Join us on the following Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm: April 8 April 22 May 13 May 27 June 10...

261st Street Garden Volunteer Event

Alongside our partners at the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance we will be maintaining the garden and open field within the park. We will provide gloves and tools. Meet at the garden at W. 261st and Broadway. RSVP Now.

Cross Country Course Volunteer Days

Be a part of the community effort to maintain the Cross Country Trail in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Event Dates and Times: First Saturdays of the Month from April to August from 10am to 1pm.* *Please note that May...