• Water Chestnut Wednesdays

    Water Chestnut Wednesdays

    Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for Water Chestnut Wednesday! Help us remove water chestnuts from the lake. This invasive species poses a significant threat to our local ecosystem, and...

  • Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Please note: Due to extreme heat we are canceling the 6/21 Forest Friday session. Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Experience the last...

  • Woodlawn Beautification Day

    Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we...

  • Northwest Corner Care

    Show the Northwest Corner of Van Cortlandt Park some TLC ! Volunteers needed to help us beautify the 261st Street section of VCP. We will move towards the City Line...

  • Water Chestnut Wednesdays

    Water Chestnut Wednesdays

    In July. join us every Wednesday morning for Water Chestnut Wednesday! Your help is crucial in removing water chestnuts from the lake, an invasive species that poses a significant threat...

  • Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest πŸ“… When: Fridays, July 12th, 19th, and 26th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM πŸ“ Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden...

  • Forest Fridays in August

    Forest Fridays

    🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest πŸ“… When: Fridays in August ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM πŸ“ Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden & Compost Site...

  • Monday Morning Clean Ups

    Monday Morning Clean Ups

    Nice weekends 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...

  • New Date: Canine Court Volunteer Clean Up

    NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. Daily maintenance is up to volunteers- like YOU! Join us for an evening of weeding, cleaning and spreading woodchips...