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    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...

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    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...

  • A woman holding a trash bag with a garbage grabber and a smiley face icon next to a pile of garbage with a sad face icon.

    Post Labor Day Morning Clean Up

    Labor Day weekend 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...

  • A woman holding a trash bag with a garbage grabber and a smiley face icon next to a pile of garbage with a sad face icon.

    Post Labor Day Afternoon Clean Up

    Labor Day weekend 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...

  • A young man holding a potted tree in one hand and holding up a shovel with the other hand with a big smile outside.

    Tree Planting for Climate Week

    🌳 What: Tree Planting for Climate Week in the Northwest Forest 📅 When: Saturday, September 28th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden & Compost Site Description: Join us for a planting event in the Northwest Forest. These activities are crucial in preserving the health and biodiversity of...

  • People in waders in a wetland

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Each Wednesday, we’ll focus on different tasks depending on the season—such as phragmites cutting, water chestnut removal, and other vital restoration activities. Our efforts help maintain the health and biodiversity...

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    Vault Hill Wednesdays

    Vault Hill Wednesdays

    Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance in an ongoing effort to restore the natural biodiversity of Vault Hill Meadow by removing invasive plant species. This opportunity focuses on hands-on invasive...

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    Trail Thursdays on the XC

    Trail Thursdays on the XC

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