Event Series Volunteer Improving Wetlandts

Volunteer Improving Wetlands

Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native ecosystem. We will be thinning out phragmites to prepare a site for a fall planting. Invasive species often outcompete native plants for resources and can alter habitats, making...

Event Series Floodplain Forest Fridays

Floodplain Forest Fridays

The 10/20 event has been canceled due to the rainy weather. Join us every Friday in September and October in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to volunteer and help restore the floodplain forest and Tibbetts Wetland. Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Lakehouse Office Time: 9 am sharp; we head to the site by 9:10 am...

Event Series Starlight Cinema

Starlight Cinema

Due to high winds, Star Wars has been canceled.   Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Outer Space!  Sponsored by Horace Mann School & Optimum...

Woodlawn Family Fun Day

Postponed Due to Weather! Special thank you to our partners: - NYC Parks - Women of Woodlawn - Woodlawn Taxpayers Association - Council Member Eric Dinowitz - NYC DOT  

Tree Planting Volunteer Event

Join us for a Tree Planting Event in the Northeast Forest in Van Cortlandt Park as a part of City of Forest Day! We invite you to roll up your...

Hike-toberfest 2023

Support the Park! Hike-then-sip at VCPA’s Annual Hike-toberfest! Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more. Advance...

Howl-o-ween Pup Parade

Bring your pup-kin to our Dog Parade & Costume Contest! Proceeds go towards volunteer efforts in the three dog runs of Van Barklandt Pawk! Brought to you by the board...

Honoring Our African Ancestors at Van Cortlandt Park

NEW DATE! Third times the charm! Batá Drummers will dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony at the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park. Master Batá Drummer...

Community Volunteer Event: Wet Meadow Maintenance

Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Audubon in maintaining the health of a wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. A small wet meadow within Van Cortlandt...

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