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. When: Fridays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden & Compost Site What to bring: Long pants, closed-toe shoes, water Tools...
Super Seedlings is a FREE, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 2-7 and their caregivers. Each session will have a fun seasonal theme to explore, crafts, plants to water, soil to dig into, and more! Come once, twice, or all four weeks for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! 📅 Dates:...
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...
Fall Edition: Phragmites Removal Join us to restore Van Cortlandt Park wetlands by removing invasive Phragmites. This October, we'll cut back reeds to prepare areas for native plantings. When: Wednesdays in October from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt Golf House (southern end) What to bring: Clothes that can get muddy, water bottle,...
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 and Orloff Avenue) We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.
Please note that due to the weather forecast the October 30th Trail Thursday event has been canceled. 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: Van Cortlandt Park, Learning...
Join Wilderness Inquiry's Canoemobile and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for FREE canoe rides on Hester and Piero's Mill Pond during this special event! Meet us at the northern end of...
VCPA’s Fall Get-Together is our final REIMAGINING event of the season. We look forward to an afternoon of interactive music and art. Create a meaningful homage to honor your own...
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...
We previously had a workshop with the Jolly Rovers and partnered with NYC Parks and a few volunteers to address erosion issue on The Old Croton Aqueduct and John Muir...
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...
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side with VCPA and Women of Woodlawn by closing a desire line! What is a Desire line? A desire line...
