• 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...

  • 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...

  • Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Note: Forest Friday on 3/21 has been canceled due to the wind advisory. 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 native plants to thrive and support the long-term health of this 640-acre...

  • Urban Environmental Challenge 10K

    Van Cortlandt Track Club has organized this amazing race in the park for decades! This year, they are donating all proceeds to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance to help maintain the cross country trail. Sunday, March 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m. start time In the case of bad weather, the race goes on! $35 pre-registration, $40 race day. (8:30-9:30...

  • Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays: Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt Park Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a...

  • Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Help protect and restore the forests of Van Cortlandt Park — one of NYC’s most ecologically significant green spaces. Join our Forest Friday crew to remove invasive species like multiflora...

  • Tune-Up Tuesdays

    Tune-Up Tuesdays

    Turnip to volunteer! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed - just show up in clothing you will...

  • Woodlawn Family Fun Day

    EVENT POSTPONED TO JUNE 28, 2025.  MORE DETAILS TO COME. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day With a Special Ceremony to...

  • Family Fun Nature Walk

    Start your family's Spring Break off with a walk through VCP with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! In this free guided hike, families will hit the trails while learning about amazing...