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  • A person with loppers cutting down vines in an overgrown area.
    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Please Note: We have canceled the event on December 11 due to rain. Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers help restore the woodlands on the east side of Van...

  • A woman in a blue vest and man in all black working out in a forest in the winter.
    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Join Us for Forest Friday Events This December! 🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest 📅 When: Fridays, December 6th, 13th, and 20th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00...

  • A group of kids looking through a fence at a pond.

    CANCELLED Welcoming Winter: A Family Nature Walk

    Due to the very cold real feel temperatures and high winds forecasted for Saturday we have cancelled this event. In this free guided hike, families can hit the trails while...

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    Cozy Craft-ernoon – Family Winter Crafts

    Come lean into the Winter season with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Create whimsical seasonal crafts, or just color and warm up with some hot chocolate and sweets! This program is...

  • A group of people in the forest bundled up and holding work tools.
    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Help restore Van Cortlandt Park's vital urban forest! Join our Forest Friday events to remove invasive plants like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry. Your efforts will create space for...

  • Recycle your holiday tree at mulchtfest.
    Mulchfest 2024

    Mulchfest 2025

    Recycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park, where the VCP Forest Restoration Crew will chip it into mulch!  Trees can be dropped off prior to Mulchfest....

  • 4 people smiling and posing with a large root they pulled out of the ground.
    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Please Note: We are canceling Wednedsay 1/22 due to low temps. Help restore the beautiful woodlands on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem. What You'll Do: Each week, we'll focus on hands-on tasks that vary...

  • A snow covered trail with two cartoon bears walking on it and the words Family Fun Hike and Cancelled

    Mid-Winter Family Fun Hike

    This event has been cancelled due to the forecast for chilly temps and high wind gusts.

  • An image with four different rivers and the text Bronx Parks Speak Up

    Bronx Parks Speak Up

    BRONX PARKS: Where Rivers Run and Nature Grows Saturday, February 22nd 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lehman College Faculty Dining Room, Music Building (Bx10 or Bx26 bus, D or 4 train to Bedford Park Blvd.) PANEL DISCUSSION: River Seekers: Why Bronx Waterfront Access is So Important— and So Difficult WORKSHOPS: • Clean Waters, Stronger Communities:...

  • 4 people smiling and posing with a large root they pulled out of the ground.
    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Help restore the beautiful woodlands on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem. Each week, we'll focus on hands-on tasks that vary with the seasons including: Removing Invasive Species: Help us tackle invasive plants like multiflora...

  • A stone dust trail in the woods with trees with green leaves on both sides.
    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Garden and Education Compost Site, across from Riverdale Stables. Time: 9 am sharp; work begins at 9:15...