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...
12 events found.
Volunteer
Events
-
-
-
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...
-
Bocce & Tennis Courts at Indian Field Volunteer Event
Join VCPA and Women of Woodlawn as we clean up the Bocce and Tennis Courts to get ready for Family Fun Day! Volunteers will meet up at the Bocce Courts inside the park off of E. 233rd just north of Van Cortlandt Park at 10am. Once the Bocce Courts are in good shape we will...
-
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...
-
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...
-
-
Forest Fridays
Help protect and restore the forests of Van Cortlandt Park — one of NYC’s most ecologically significant green spaces. Spring is here, and the forest is waking up. Join our Forest Friday crew to remove invasive species like multiflora rose, porcelain berry, and bittersweet. Your hands-on work will make room for native plants to thrive...
-
Wetland Wednesdays
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Wetland Wednesdays — a year-round opportunity to participate in hands-on conservation in one of NYC’s most dynamic and vital ecosystems. Each week, we take on timely tasks in the floodplain, supporting the biodiversity and resilience of Van Cortlandt Park’s wetlands. As we approach summer, we’re especially focused on preparing...
-
Woodlawn Wildflower Area Beautification
Join us for a special weekend edition of stewardship in the Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park! Volunteers like you play a vital role in protecting this unique urban ecosystem — from pollinator gardens to forest understories. Tasks: Weeding, bed prep, and supporting native plants that benefit bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. WHERE TO MEET:...
-
Woodlawn Forest Restoration
Join us for a special weekend edition of stewardship in the Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park! Volunteers like you play a vital role in protecting this unique urban ecosystem....
-
After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups
Join the Van Cortlandt Park staff in cleaning up the Park after holiday weekends. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up trash after holidays this year: Tuesday, May 27th (after Memorial Day weekend) Monday, June 16th (after Father's Day weekend) Monday, July 7th (after July 4th weekend) Tuesday, September 2nd (after Labor weekend) Meeting at...
-
-
Trail Work Thursdays
Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected Be part of the community crew that cares for Van Cortlandt Park’s trails! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or trying trail...
-
261st Street Garden Volunteer Event
Alongside our partners at the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance we will be caring for the garden and open field within the park. We will provide gloves and tools. Meet at...