Miles of trails traverse the natural areas of Van Cortlandt Park, and they are in need of regular maintenance. Volunteers will assist staff on maintenance of the cross country course...
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance at one of our Forest Restoration Friday events. A weekly program that allows community members to engage with VCP staff in maintaining the forested landscape...
Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss...
Summer holidays bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after popular picnicking holidays like Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4th, and Labor Day! We provide gloves and materials to help keep this park...
Volunteer interest and appreciation event with food, drinks, and fun times! Want to learn about why you should volunteer in Van Cortlandt Park? Do you wonder what our volunteer projects entail? Come and meet some of our volunteers to hear about their experiences. Meet our staff and learn about all of the fun volunteer events...
Please Note: 4/29 has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Please Note: New Time is 10am to 12pm. Accompanied by a guardian, young adventurers will experience nature in their...
Practice your artistry with DIY painted wine glasses! Paint the afternoon away in our garden! Join us for a classy paint-filled afternoon as we decorate wine glasses and transform them...
Kick off your shoes and dance on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Enjoy an afternoon of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sounds and moves with Bahar Music and...
Master Batá Drummer Anthony Carrillo, Awo Juan Usera, and Awo Xavier Rivera will play the sacred Batá drums and dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony to the ancestors who are...
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...
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.
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth.
