Trail Work Wednesdays
Be a part of the community effort to prepare the Northwest Forest cross country trails for the fall 2023 season in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you're an experienced trailblazer or...
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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 12 to October 25 Train Park (Gale Place...
Floodplain Forest Fridays
Join us every Friday in September in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to volunteer and help restore the floodplain forest and Tibbetts Wetland. Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Lakehouse Office...
Birding with NYC Audubon
Please Note: The 9/23 Birding with Audubon Event has been canceled due to the forecast of heavy rain and high winds. Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate...
Garden Tune-Up Tuesdays
Come join VCPA staff in rebuilding and maintaining our Educational Garden & Compost Site. This bi-weekly program brings together community members to engage in urban gardening and composting. In addition...
Tree Planting Volunteer Event
Join us for a Tree Planting Event in the Northeast Forest in Van Cortlandt Park. We invite you to roll up your sleeves and join us for a fulfilling morning...
Green Scholars – Apply by 9/29
HEY TEENS GET PAID TO LEARN FOOD JUSTICE • GARDENING • COMPOSTING Interested in learning more about food justice issues? Looking for a way to be outdoors? Want to build...
Hike-toberfest 2023
Support the Park! Hike-then-sip at VCPA’s Annual Hike-toberfest! Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more. Advance...
Howl-o-ween Pup Parade
Bring your pup-kin to our Dog Parade & Costume Contest! Proceeds go towards volunteer efforts in the three dog runs of Van Barklandt Pawk! Check in at Canine Court in...
Honoring Our African Ancestors at Van Cortlandt Park
NEW DATE! Third times the charm! Batá Drummers will dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony at the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park. Master Batá Drummer...
Community Volunteer Event: Wet Meadow Maintenance
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Audubon in maintaining the health of a wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. A small wet meadow within Van Cortlandt...
Woodlawn Beautification Day
Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we...