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    The Ecology of Van Cortlandt Park: Past to Present

    Join the Urban Park Rangers, Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, and Van Cortlandt House Museum for a special collaborative tour. The land we know as Van Cortlandt Park has a long...

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    Christian Cooper Reading

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Presents: CHRISTIAN COOPER Author • TV Host • Birder in conversation with Lili Taylor Author • Actress • Birder Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7pm to 9pm...

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    Yoga at the Farmstand

    Yoga at the Farmstand

    Take a pause from your day and join us for an accessible, beginner-friendly yoga practice at the youth run farmstand. Yoga at the Market • Curated by Timothy Lewis Wednesdays: September 9 & 16 5:30 to 6:30 PM • FREE! This class is designed to meet you where you are, with a combination of gentle...

  • Starlight Cinema: Best in Show

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Four-Legged Friends FREE! Movies in the Park FREE! Friday Nights Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground 6:30-ish • Movies Begin at...

  • A man in a white outfit with a orange scarf around his waist teaching people to dance on the lawn

    Concert: Irish Ghanaian Fusion

    Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both traditions, as performed...

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    Birding with NYC Bird Alliance

    Birding with NYC Bird Alliance

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Bird Alliance invite you to join us during 4 weekend mornings of birding in the park this fall. Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss a...

  • Two young men with loopers cutting plants in a wired bin.

    Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days

    Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days

    Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed - just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! Location: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue and Broadway entrance...

  • A group of people working in the woods.

    Woodlawn Wednesday: Forest Restoration

    Woodlawn Wednesday: Forest Restoration

    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. You might: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. Maintain Trails:...

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    Youth Run Farm Stand

    Youth Run Farm Stand

    We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 8 to October 28 Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue) We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.

  • 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 care for the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Maintenance on structures that mitigate erosion and improve access. What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Learning Garden...

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    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...

  • Two men in black hats and blue shirts working in the woods with saws.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Join us for forest restoration work at a new work location. Your work opens the forest floor for native wildflowers, oak seedlings, and the understory waiting underneath. When: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM New Location: Van Cortlandt Park — meeting at the Classic Playground on the southern end of the park. What to bring:...