Forest Fridays
Help protect and restore the forests of Van Cortlandt Park — one of NYC’s most ecologically significant green spaces. Spring is here, and the forest is waking up. Join our...
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Pinkster Festival
RAIN OR SHINE! Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster at this year’s Pinkster Festival hosted by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and Kingsbridge Historical Society. Join us on the picturesque lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum for a day filled with vibrant festivities, live music, engaging performances, and immersive...
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Wetland Wednesdays
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Wetland Wednesdays — a year-round opportunity to participate in hands-on conservation in one of NYC’s most dynamic and vital ecosystems. Each week, we take on timely tasks in the floodplain, supporting the biodiversity and resilience of Van Cortlandt Park’s wetlands. As we approach summer, we’re especially focused on preparing...
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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...
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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...
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Springtime Shindig 2025
Cocktails • Lite Bites • Dessert • Music • Picturesque Setting • Raffle HONOREES Betty Campbell-Adams Park Angel Award: Herb Barret, Korean War Veteran & Memorial Grove Advocate Cultivating the Bronx Award: James Hendon, Commissioner of NYC Department of Veterans’ Services Visit our Springtime Shindig Page to purchase tickets or become a sponsor.
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Woodlawn Wildflower Area Beautification
Join us for a special weekend edition of stewardship in the Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park! Volunteers like you play a vital role in protecting this unique urban ecosystem — from pollinator gardens to forest understories. Tasks: Weeding, bed prep, and supporting native plants that benefit bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. WHERE TO MEET:...
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Woodlawn Forest Restoration
Join us for a special weekend edition of stewardship in the Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park! Volunteers like you play a vital role in protecting this unique urban ecosystem. Tasks: Removing invasive species (like multiflora rose and bittersweet), trail care, and planting native woodland species. No experience needed! All tools and gloves provided. Learn...
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West African Dance Workshop with Live Drumming
Get up and dance to live West African Drumming with Yahaya Kamate and friends. West African dance energizes mind, body, and spirit and opens the heart to cultural connections. Fun for the whole family… parents and kids of all ages are welcome. Yahaya Kamate is a master drummer and a teaching artist with the Bronx...
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Birding with NYC Bird Alliance
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...
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After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups
Join the Van Cortlandt Park staff in cleaning up the Park after holiday weekends. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up trash after holidays this year: Tuesday, May 27th (after Memorial Day weekend) Monday, June 16th (after Father's Day weekend) Monday, July 7th (after July 4th weekend) Tuesday, September 2nd (after Labor weekend) Meeting at...
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Spring Tea
New Date: Please note we are moving to Sunday, 6/1 due to the weather forecast for Saturday. Tea Culture & Arts and Bronx River Art Center are joining us for an afternoon nature hike, tea experiences, poetry and papermaking. RSVP Required Featuring: Nature Walk 2pm With Van Cortlandt Park Alliance staff Tea experiences from 2:30pm...