Community Volunteer Day: Forest Restoration
Join VCPA in removing non-indigenous winged euonymus (Euonymus alatus) from the Northwest Forest.
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Trail Work Wednesdays
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of trails throughout the park.
Forest Restoration Fridays
Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx contains 640 acres of forest and freshwater wetlands. Join VCPA in maintaining this important ecosystem.
Barefoot Dancing
Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United StatesGet up and dance at the Van Cortlandt Golf House- Back Deck or bring a blanket, sit, and enjoy Quenia Ribeiro with Live Drumming.
Park Clean Up Mondays
Join us in tidying up Van Cortlandt Park after the weekend.
Woodlawn Beautification Day
Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NYBeautify the area around Woodlawn Playground by removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up.
NY Philharmonic Concert in VCP
THE PHIL IS BACK!!! And, as always, it is FREE for all to enjoy. Pack a picnic, BYOB (bring your own blanket), and get ready for a lovely evening on the Parade Ground.
Water Chestnut Wednesdays
Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is a non-indigenous, aquatic plant that harms the ecological, and recreational value of waterways here in the Northeast.
Forest Restoration Fridays
Every Friday during June, volunteers can join VCPA staff in maintaining the floodplain forest along Tibbetts Brook in Van Cortlandt Park.
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring.
Family Fun Hike: Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father's Day!: Family Fun Hike in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator!
Mile-a-Minute Pull
Join us in removing mile-a-minute from the floodplain forest. Mile-a-minute is a non-indigenous vine species that threatens the biodiversity within Van Cortlandt Park.