Northeast Forest Tree Planting Event
In conjunction with Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest in Madison Square Park, join the Natural Areas Conservancy, VCPA, and Madison Square Park Conservancy for a tree planting event.
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Hike-toberfest 2021
See why Van Cortlandt Park is where NYC hikes when you join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Hike-toberfest!
Youth Run Farmstand
Get locally grown produce at affordable prices at our weekly Youth Run Farm Stand. Located in the Train Park at Orloff Ave. and Gale Place.
Drawing Onsite in the Park with Shelley Haven
Join artist Shelley Haven to experience nature anew. Create an artwork with her guidance and encouragement during the session.
Family Fun Hike: Leaf Mandalas/Rangoli
Golds, reds, oranges and purples are all of the vibrant colors we will see during our stroll on our next Family Hike. Come out and celebrate all of the beautiful colors of fall by creating your very own leaf Mandala/Rangoli.
Garden Volunteer Days
Volunteers needed to help VCPA prepare our Garden & Compost Site for the winter.
Forest Fridays
During the month of November we will focus on removal of non-indigenous plant species within our Floodplain Forest worksite, along the Putnam Greenway.
Tibbetts Brook Trash Cleanup
Volunteers will be strapping on waders and hopping into Tibbetts brook or walking along the shoreline removing trash.
Birdwalks with Audubon NYC
Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. RSVP Required.
Forest Restoration Fridays
Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NYJoin VCPA in our active restoration sites, removing non-indigenous plant species, planting, seeding and prepping sites.
DIY Wreath Making Workshop
Create your very own, truly custom-made seasonal holiday wreath from scratch!
Trail Work Wednesdays
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of the XC trail and other nature trails in the northern end of the park.