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  • Two men standing in the forest holding up handfuls of plants that they have removed.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Due to the extreme heat, Forest Friday for July 25 has been canceled.   Help restore Van Cortlandt Park’s vital northwest forest by removing invasive plants like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and...

  • A young man in the woods wearing a bright yellow shirt and smiling while holding the base of a tree that was removed from the ground.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Together, we’ll remove species like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry to make space for native plants to thrive. Your hands-on efforts will support the regeneration of this 640-acre urban...

  • A man and a woman standing in the woods looking at long metal beam on the ground.

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    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....

  • A group of people on a hill side all in hard hats and dirty after a day of work

    Retaining Wall Trail Training

    We recently had a workshop with the Jolly Rovers and a few volunteers to address erosion issue on The Old Croton Aquedut and John Muir trail. Those that have participated in the workshop are available to continue volunteering while VCPA Trail staff finalizes this project. This volunteering opportunity is geared for those with advance trail...

  • A black and white medium size dog being walked on a leash on a trail in a park

    Canine Court 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 afternoon of weeding, cleaning and spreading woodchips to spruce up Canine Court. VCPA provides all necessary gear. You bring the can-do attitude Enter the park at Broadway and W. 252nd. RSVP Now.

  • A man in a green shirt and brown overalls using a shovel to dig into a trail

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House. Time: 9 am sharp; work begins at 9:15 am RSVP Now. Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and...

  • A man in a green shirt and brown overalls using a shovel to dig into a trail

    Saturday Trail Volunteer Day

    Be a part of the community effort to maintain the Cross Country and other trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your...

  • A man in a green shirt and brown overalls using a shovel to dig into a trail

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility This project will include constructing a puncheon (a raised wooden walkway) to mitigate erosion and improve access along...

  • A man in a white shirt that say Carpe Diem standing in the forest surrounded by shrubs.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    The October 31st event has been canceled due to forecast of high winds. Remove invasive vines (bittersweet and multiflora rose) from the Northwest Forest. Protect young trees and maintain trails....

  • A stone dust trail in the woods with trees with green leaves on both sides.

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Please note that due to the weather forecast the October 30th Trail Thursday event has been canceled. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van...

  • 6 people standing on grass in front of trees holding shovels with one also holding a tree ready to be planted

    City of Forest Day

    Join us for a tree planting in the Northeast Woods to celebrate City of Forest Day. When: Oct 4th, 2025 Morning: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Woodlawn Playground, Van...