DIY Wreath Making Workshop
Create your very own, truly custom-made seasonal holiday wreath from scratch!
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Trail Work Wednesdays
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of the XC trail and other nature trails in the northern end of the park.
Forest Restoration Fridays
Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NYJoin VCPA in our active restoration sites, removing non-indigenous plant species, planting, seeding and prepping sites.
VCP Research Initiatives
A virtual presentation reviewing VCPA research projects with our Field Scientist and Research Coordinator.
Forest Restoration Fridays
During the month of January and February, forest maintenance will entail removal of non-indigenous vine species and shrubs from the Vault Hill section of the Park.
Animal Survival During a Northeastern Winter
Join VCPA's Field Scientist and Research Coordinator, Alex Byrne, in a workshop discussing how animals survive winters in Van Cortlandt Park.
Winter Tree Identification
Join VCPA's Restoration and Stewardship Program Director, John Butler, in a workshop focused on identification of woody plants in the winter.
Winter Animal Tracking in Van Cortlandt Park
Join VCPA Natural Areas Stewardship staff for an introductory training on animal tracks found in the winter months.
Urban Park Roundtable
Join urban park managers from across the country for a virtual winter Urban Park Roundtable, hosted by the Central Park Conservancy’s Institute for Urban Parks & Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!
Bronx Parks Speak Up
VCPA and other Bronx parks groups will present at the 28th Annual Bronx Parks Speak Up, which will be held virtually. This year’s theme is Green Infrastructure: Building a Healthier Bronx.
22 in ’22
Take the challenge to hike, run, walk and/or stroll 22 miles in 2022 while supporting the work of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!
Forest Restoration Fridays
Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx consists of 640 acres of forest and freshwater wetlands. Help VCPA maintain this important ecosystem.