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  • A young man in the woods wearing a bright yellow shirt and smiling while holding the base of a tree that was removed from the ground.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Together, we’ll remove species like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry to make space for native plants to thrive. Your hands-on efforts will support the regeneration of this 640-acre urban...

  • A black and white medium size dog being walked on a leash on a trail in a park

    Canine Court Clean Up

    NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. Daily maintenance is up to volunteers- like YOU! Join us for an afternoon of weeding, cleaning and spreading woodchips...

  • A man and a woman standing in the woods looking at long metal beam on the ground.

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem....

  • A light orange background with a green basket with vegetables and black and green text about a Youth Run Farmstand.

    Youth Run Farm Stand

    Youth Run Farm Stand

    We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 9 to October 29 Train Park (Gale Place...

  • A green sign with white text that says Enslaved African and Kingsbridge Burial Ground with plants in the background next to an image of people standing around a colorful design on the ground.

    REIMAGINING: In Transition

    Deep in Van Cortlandt Park there is a sacred area, an enslaved peoples burial ground. This site is a charged space that speaks to the history of place and asks...

  • A young women caring for flowers in a garden bed.

    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...

  • A man in a green shirt and brown overalls using a shovel to dig into a trail

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House. Time: 9 am sharp; work begins at 9:15 am RSVP Now. Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and...

  • A background of the NYC skyline at night with a popcorn and movie reel and the movie poster for Warriors

    Starlight Cinema: The Warriors

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: New York, New York FREE! Movies in the Park FREE! Friday Nights Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground 7:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light 6 PM • Music of 1979, 1987, 1997, 1984 6:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts September 5: The Warriors (1979) September 12: Moonstruck (1987)...

  • A man in a green shirt and brown overalls using a shovel to dig into a trail

    Saturday Trail Volunteer Day

    Be a part of the community effort to maintain the Cross Country and other trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! RSVP Now. Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Garden and Education Compost Site, across from Riverdale Stables. Time: 10 am sharp;...