Natural History Hike
Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NYTake a hike with VCPA to answer the question: "How do animals and plants prepare for the Winter?" Advance registration required.
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Hike-toberfest 2020
Save the Date for this year's modified Hike-toberfest to support the hiking trails of Van Cortlandt Park.
Creepy Crawly Workshop
Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United StatesCome join us as we explore the creatures that inhabit our park in this special Halloween-themed workshop. Advance registration required.
Community Volunteer Day- Tibbetts Brook Trash Removal
Volunteers will help remove trash from along Tibbetts Brook and the Putnam Trail.
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.
Stealing Joy: Finding resilience in Black Holiday traditions
Join a dialogue between Kamau Ware and Nicole Taylor that highlights the ways Black people make space to affirm themselves during troubling times.
Trail Crew Volunteer Days
Crew Members will work alongside trails professionals, developing skills in various types of trail construction while improving the trails.
Lenape (Delaware) Arts in Indian Territory: History, Survivance, and Renaissance
Join Joe Baker, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Lenape Center, for a virtual presentation.
Birdwalks with New York City Audubon
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this fall. Advance registration is required.
Mulchfest 2021
Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United StatesRecycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park, where the NYC Parks Forestry Crew will chip it into mulch! While you are there, stop by and say hi to VCPA's Urban Eco-Teens and make a birdfeeder to take home.
Mulchfest 2021
Recycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park, where the VCP Forest Restoration Crew will chip it into mulch! This event will take place in the “free lot” near the Van Cortlandt...
Community Volunteer Day: Introduced Shrub Removal
Van Cortlandt Nature Center Enter the Park at Broadway and W. 246th, BronxHelp us remove some introduced species to create a healthier Van Cortlandt Forest. Advance registration is required.