Forest Fridays
During the month of October we will focus on removal of non-indigenous plant species within our Tibbetts wetlands worksite.
During the month of October we will focus on removal of non-indigenous plant species within our Tibbetts wetlands worksite.
Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. RSVP Required.
Join us on a fall mushroom walk into Van Cortlandt Park's lovely and extensive woodlands where we'll encounter all types of fascinating fall fungi.
Join artist Shelley Haven to experience nature anew. Create an artwork with her guidance and encouragement during the session.
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of the XC trail and other nature trails in the northern end of the park.
Get locally grown produce at affordable prices at our weekly Youth Run Farm Stand. Located in the Train Park at Orloff Ave. and Gale Place.
Free Bomba dance instruction and live interactive music and dance performance by Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe.
In conjunction with Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest in Madison Square Park, join the Natural Areas Conservancy, VCPA, and Madison Square Park Conservancy for a tree planting event.
See why Van Cortlandt Park is where NYC hikes when you join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Hike-toberfest!
Join artist Shelley Haven to experience nature anew. Create an artwork with her guidance and encouragement during the session.
During the month of November we will focus on removal of non-indigenous plant species within our Floodplain Forest worksite, along the Putnam Greenway.
Volunteers needed to help VCPA prepare our Garden & Compost Site for the winter.