7 events found.
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Monday, September 22, 2025
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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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September 23, 2025 -Tune-Up Tuesdays – Fall Garden Volunteering
Tune-Up Tuesdays – Fall Garden Volunteering
Turnip to volunteer! At the VCPA Learning Garden & Compost Site, volunteers will learn how to care for a garden in the cooler season, as well as maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No prior gardening experience needed. 18 and older. Groups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org...
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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September 24, 2025 -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. RSVP Now. What You'll Do Each week, we'll focus on hands-on tasks that vary with the seasons. You might: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants...
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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September 25, 2025 -Trail Work Thursdays
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September 25, 2025 -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 the John Kieran Trail. What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack RSVP Now. Want to bring a group? This event is...
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 accessibility This project will include constructing a puncheon (a raised wooden walkway) to mitigate erosion and improve access along the John Kieran Trail. What to...
Friday, September 26, 2025
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September 26, 2025 -Forest Fridays
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September 26, 2025 -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 ecosystem for generations to come. RSVP Now. 🛠️ What We'll Do: • Identify and remove invasive plants using loppers, weed wrenches, and hand tools •...
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. When: Fridays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden & Compost Site What to bring: Long pants, closed-toe shoes, water Tools...
Saturday, September 27, 2025
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Sunday, September 28, 2025
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