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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 background of the NYC skyline at night with a popcorn and movie reel and the movie poster for moonstruck

    Starlight Cinema: Moonstruck

    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 leading a group in a dance lesson out on a lawn in a park

    Caribeando Music & Dance Workshop

    Following their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and Dance workshop in Van Cortlandt Park for the Bronx community. The Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and...

  • 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 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 Men in Black

    Starlight Cinema: Men in Black

    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 grey hummingbird flying in front of orange flowers - jewelweed

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about our local flora and fauna from naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature that she enjoys sharing with everyone. Walk will meet in front of Van Cortlandt Nature Center. Space is limited. RSVP Now.

  • Two young men hold loopers and cutting up compost inside of a wooden bin

    Tune-Up Tuesdays – Fall Garden Volunteering

    Tune-Up Tuesdays – Fall Garden Volunteering

    Turnip to volunteer! At the VCPA Learning Garden & Compost Site, volunteers will learn how to care for a garden in the cooler season, as well as maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No prior gardening experience needed. 18 and older. Groups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org...

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

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility This project will include constructing a puncheon (a raised wooden walkway) to mitigate erosion and improve access along the John Kieran Trail. What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack RSVP Now. Want to bring a group? This event is...

  • A man in a white shirt that say Carpe Diem standing in the forest surrounded by shrubs.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    The October 31st event has been canceled due to forecast of high winds. Remove invasive vines (bittersweet and multiflora rose) from the Northwest Forest. Protect young trees and maintain trails....

  • Graphic of a city skyline at night with a giant popcorn container and a movie poster for Muppets Take Manhattan

    Starlight Cinema: The Muppets Take Manhattan

    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)...