Volunteer

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: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. Maintain Trails: Keep paths clear, safe, and welcoming for all park visitors. Plant Native Species: Contribute to long-term forest health by planting native trees,...

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 am Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Desire line closures What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Why Join Us? Contribute to the vitality and safety of the trails you love! Engage with fellow...

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 to come. 🛠️ What We'll Do: Identify and remove invasive plants (e.g. multiflora rose, bittersweet, porcelain berry) Use hand tools to clear priority zones and prepare them for native species Learn about forest ecology, plant ID, and restoration techniques from experienced staff and stewards A...

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: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. Maintain Trails: Keep paths clear, safe, and welcoming for all park visitors. Plant Native Species: Contribute to long-term forest health by planting native trees,...

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 am Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Desire line closures What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Why Join Us? Contribute to the vitality and safety of the trails you love! Engage with fellow...

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 to come. 🛠️ What We'll Do: Identify and remove invasive plants (e.g. multiflora rose, bittersweet, porcelain berry) Use hand tools to clear priority zones and prepare them for native species Learn about forest ecology, plant ID, and restoration techniques from experienced staff and stewards A...

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 June 24 July 8 July 22 August 12 August 26 Enter the park at Broadway & Mosholu Ave. Come once, twice, or for as many sessions as you'd like! 18 and older. RSVP Now. Groups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to...

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: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. Maintain Trails: Keep paths clear, safe, and welcoming for all park visitors. Plant Native Species: Contribute to long-term forest health by planting native trees,...

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 am Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Desire line closures What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Why Join Us? Contribute to the vitality and safety of the trails you love! Engage with fellow...

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 to come. 🛠️ What We'll Do: Identify and remove invasive plants (e.g. multiflora rose, bittersweet, porcelain berry) Use hand tools to clear priority zones and prepare them for native species Learn about forest ecology, plant ID, and restoration techniques from experienced staff and stewards A...

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: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. Maintain Trails: Keep paths clear, safe, and welcoming for all park visitors. Plant Native Species: Contribute to long-term forest health by planting native trees,...