Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance at one of our Forest Restoration Friday events. A weekly program that allows community members to engage with VCP staff in maintaining the forested landscape here in the Bronx. Attendees assist with seasonal work such as removal of trees and shrubs, preparing planting sites, planting, and a wide assortment of...
Miles of trails traverse the natural areas of Van Cortlandt Park, and they are in need of regular maintenance. Volunteers will assist staff on maintenance of the cross country course and other trails throughout the park. Work includes waterbar and checkstep maintenance, corridor clearing, raking, etc. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants; bring water and...
Volunteer interest and appreciation event with food, drinks, and fun times! Want to learn about why you should volunteer in Van Cortlandt Park? Do you wonder what our volunteer projects entail? Come and meet some of our volunteers to hear about their experiences. Meet our staff and learn about all of the fun volunteer events...
Note: Due to Air Quality Health Advisory the June 7 session has been canceled. Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Water Chestnut Wednesdays as we work together to maintain the health of Hester and Piero's Mill Pond. Water chestnuts are an invasive aquatic species that, if left unchecked, can disrupt the local ecosystem. Throughout...
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) for a rewarding morning of community and nature as we work together to restore the beautiful Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park! We will meet at the Woodlawn Playground and make our way to a restoration site within the woods. You don't need any prior experience or special equipment...
Celebrate Wicked’s 20th Anniversary with a massive volunteer event! Join fans of Wicked at park cleanup events across the city, where you’ll have the chance to volunteer alongside members of the Wicked team and members of the Broadway Green Alliance. Together, let’s green NYC! Help us paint the town green! Join us for a painting...
August 25th event has been canceled due to rainy weather. Help preserve the beautiful 640 acres of urban woodland in Van Cortlandt Park through our Forest Fridays initiative! As part of the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, community members can actively participate in maintaining the health of the Bronx's forested landscape. Join us every Friday to...
Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation in our wetlands. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native ecosystem. Invasive species often outcompete native plants for resources and can alter habitats, making them less suitable for the species originally inhabiting the area. Your...
Summer holidays bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after popular picnicking holidays like Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4th, and Labor Day! We provide gloves and materials to help keep this park...
Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native ecosystem. We will be thinning out phragmites to prepare a site for a fall planting. Invasive species often outcompete native plants for resources and can alter habitats, making...
Join us for a Tree Planting Event in the Northeast Forest in Van Cortlandt Park as a part of City of Forest Day! We invite you to roll up your sleeves and join us for a fulfilling morning of tree planting at Van Cortlandt Park, enhancing the park's ecology, one tree at a time. Why...
The 10/20 event has been canceled due to the rainy weather. Join us every Friday in September and October in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to volunteer and help restore the floodplain forest and Tibbetts Wetland. Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Lakehouse Office Time: 9 am sharp; we head to the site by 9:10 am...
