Garden Volunteer Day

Volunteers are needed to weed, water, and harvest our 800 plus square feet of vegetable beds. Advance registration required.

End of Season Garden Volunteer Day

As the weather gets colder, volunteers are needed to help us put the finishing touches on closing the garden for the season.  Advance registration is required.

Community Volunteer Day: Introduced Shrub Removal

Van Cortlandt Nature Center Enter the Park at Broadway and W. 246th, Bronx

Help us remove some introduced species to create a healthier Van Cortlandt Forest. Advance registration is required.

Spring Planting and Garlic Mustard Pull

Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United States

Help us kick off Earth Week 2021 with a spring planting of shrubs and trees in the forest of Van Cortlandt Park, along the Putnam Greenway. In addition to planting, we will also be removing the introduced garlic mustard species.

Spring Garden Volunteer Day

VCPA wants to welcome volunteers back to our garden for our first volunteer day of the 2021 season.

Event Series Beautify the Park Days

Beautify the Park Days

Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United States

Join VCPA on Monday mornings from May 3 to June 28, except for May 31, as we clean up the park. VCPA will provide all work tools and supplies. Sponsored by BCEQ.

Water Chestnut Removal

Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United States

Help us remove Water Chestnut from the Mill Pond as we finish up our last few days of the season. No pre-registration required. Bring plenty of water, a hat and an extra pair of socks.

Trail Maintenance Training

Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NY

Learn the basics of trail navigation & maintenance during this walk in the Northeast Forest with VCPA and the Natural Areas Conservancy. RSVP Required.

Northeast Forest Restoration

Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NY

Volunteers needed to join VCPA and the Natural Areas Conservancy as we continue to work together to restore 2 acres in the Northeast Woods. RSVP required.

Forest Care Day

Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NY

Alongside our partners at the Natural Areas Conservancy, we are restoring 2 acres of forest and we would love your help!

261st Street Garden Maintenance Day

Alongside our partners at the Riverdale Main Streets Association we will be maintaining the garden and open field within the park at 261st Street and Broadway.

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