Please Note: We have canceled the event on December 11 due to rain. Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers help restore the woodlands on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park. Tasks vary by season and focus on invasive species removal, trail maintenance, and planting native species to promote a healthy forest ecosystem. What...
Please note: There is no session on December 5, 2024 due to wind. 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 will make a significant impact! Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Garden...
Join Us for Forest Friday Events This December! 🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest 📅 When: Fridays, December 6th, 13th, and 20th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (please arrive on time – we leave for the site by 9:15 AM) 📍 Where: Van Cortlandt Park – Garden & Compost Site (link)...
Due to the very cold real feel temperatures and high winds forecasted for Saturday we have cancelled this event. In this free guided hike, families can hit the trails while learning about amazing local plants and animals, and how the park changes in the colder weather. Afterwards, join us for a nature craft and themed...
Come lean into the Winter season with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Create whimsical seasonal crafts, or just color and warm up with some hot chocolate and sweets! This program is open to children of ages 3-11 and their parents/caregivers. FREE drop-in event, all materials will be provided. RSVP is encouraged, but not required. Event will...
Start 2025 with intention and tranquility. Join us on January 1st for a peaceful sunrise hike in Van Cortlandt Park. Let nature inspire you. Begin the New Year with a moment of beauty and connection. Join us for Hatsuhinode—the Japanese tradition of welcoming the first sunrise—on a peaceful hike through Van Cortlandt Park. Led by Yoshiko...
Recycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park, where the VCP Forest Restoration Crew will chip it into mulch! Trees can be dropped off prior to Mulchfest. For more information about drop-off locations throughout the city, visit NYC Parks’ Mulchfest page. Event held in the “free lot” near the Van Cortlandt Golf...
Please Note: We are canceling Wednedsay 1/8 due to high winds and low temps. Help restore the beautiful woodlands on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem. What You'll Do: Each week, we'll focus on hands-on...
Help restore Van Cortlandt Park's vital urban forest! Join our Forest Friday events to remove invasive plants like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry. Your efforts will create space for native plants to thrive and support the long-term health of this 640-acre ecosystem. What We'll Do: Identify and remove invasive plants such as multiflora rose,...
Brrr!! It’s cold out there. Are you tough enough to show your love for Van Cortlandt Park? Join our pals at Van Cortlandt Track Club in supporting the park we love by helping to raise money to improve the cross country trail at this new two-person relay race. Can't make it on February 8th but...
Start your family's Mid-Winter Recess off with a walk through VCP with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! In this free guided hike, families will hit the trails while learning about amazing local plants and animals, and how the park changes in the colder weather. Afterwards, (weather permitting) join us for a nature craft and themed activities! Date: Monday,...
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Please Note: We are canceling Thursday 1/9 due to high winds and low temps. Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Garden and Education...
