CANCELLED Welcoming Winter: A Family Nature Walk

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...

Cozy Craft-ernoon – Family Winter Crafts

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...

Hatsuhinode (初日の出): New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike and Meditation

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...

Event Series Mulchfest 2024

Mulchfest 2025

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...

Event Series Woodlawn Wednesdays

Woodlawn Wednesdays

Please Note: We are canceling Wednedsay 1/22 due to 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 tasks that vary...

Event Series Forest Fridays

Forest Fridays

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,...

Mid-Winter Family Fun Hike

This event has been cancelled due to the forecast for chilly temps and high wind gusts.

Bronx Parks Speak Up

BRONX PARKS: Where Rivers Run and Nature Grows Saturday, February 22nd 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lehman College Faculty Dining Room, Music Building (Bx10 or Bx26 bus, D or 4 train to Bedford Park Blvd.) PANEL DISCUSSION: River Seekers: Why Bronx Waterfront Access is So Important— and So Difficult WORKSHOPS: • Clean Waters, Stronger Communities:...

Event Series Forest Fridays

Forest Fridays

Note: Forest Friday on 3/7 has been canceled due to the wind advisory. Help restore Van Cortlandt Park's vital urban forest! Join our Forest Friday events to remove invasive plants...

Goodbye to Winter: Sunset Equinox Hike

Join us for a magical equinox sunset hike in Van Cortlandt Park. This easy 1.5-mile hike to Vault Hill and back offers an unforgettable farewell to winter, enriched with plant...

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