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  • A hand holding a book that says Unhired Hands and a photo of a man in a blue shirt over text about an event.

    Unhired Hands

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum presents a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. Mills will read from Unhired Hands, his new poetry collection...

  • A wooden boardwalk on a trail in the woods of Van Cortlandt Park

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or...

  • A trail in the woods with stone surface and wooden bars with a pile of tools and bags.

    Cross Country Volunteer Days

    Cross Country Volunteer Days

    Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Course Country Trail in Van Cortlandt Park Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Event Dates and Times: Saturdays May 2 and June 6 from 10am to 1pm.* Meeting Location: VCPA Learning Garden RSVP...

  • A photo of a woman dancing on grass with people on a bench playing instruments next to blue text that says Pinkster Festival over a pink background

    Pinkster Festival

    Hosted by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum and Kingsbridge Historical Society. Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster at this year’s Pinkster Festival hosted by the Van...

  • Yellow and orange flowers of a tuliptree among the branches and leaves.

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Spring is off to a glorious beginning. Wildflowers are emerging, and the...

  • A young child wearing blue gloves and digging in a raised garden bed.

    Super Seedlings

    Super Seedlings

    Join VCPA for tons of family-friendly garden fun! Let's grow together! Super Seedlings is a free, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Each Saturday session will...

  • A happy group of people in the woods celebrating the work that they accomplished.

    Woodlawn Wednesday

    Woodlawn Wednesday

    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....

  • A man in a green shirt and brown overalls using a shovel to dig into a trail

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Maintenance on structures...

  • Two men in the woods holding up bunches of plants that they pulled out.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Volunteers will assist with forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, planting, compost management, and general site maintenance. Volunteers should wear long sleeves and pants, bring water and snacks, and...

  • A graphic of a statue of a green hare jumping over a tortoise with the words 26.2 in 26.

    Register Now for 26.2 in ’26

    Register Now for 26.2 in ’26

    Hike (or Run or Walk) 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park in 2026! The Challenge: Hike 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2026, post on social media (@vcpalliance) from the park to spread the word, and wear your 26.2 in ‘26 Finisher’s Pin with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned...