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  • A group of air force personnel holding flags in a park.

    Veterans Day Ceremony

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Day Ceremony Memorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, November 2, 2025 • 12 PM This year, the program will include: Procession...

  • A person wearing a hat and holding a pick mattock bending over to try to remove a plant from 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 stone dust trail in the woods with trees with green leaves on both sides.

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    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...

  • A picture of trees in autumn with leaves in red, orange and yellow and a dirt trail.

    Autumn Hike in the Park

    Spend your Saturday morning hiking with us in the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park! Explore the Northwest Woods with a VCPA staff member learning about the nature around you and the...

  • A male wood duck swimming in water.

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Tuesday, November 11 at 2pm meets in Riverdale Stables parking lot Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi...

  • A man wearing a winter jacket and hat holding a large root from a shrub in the woods with snow.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Please note: Forest Friday on December 19th, 2025 has been canceled due to high winds. Remove invasive species from the Northwest Forest. Promote biodiversity, protect young trees, and maintain trails....

  • Two young children and a man outside around a bin with leaves in it.

    Crunch and Munch

    Come join us for a free garden family event to celebrate a wonderful harvest season! Festivities will include: Leaf Crunching and Composting with Bronx Green-Up Children’s Crafts and Activities Garlic Planting with New York...

  • A smiling young girl running with a race bib on

    Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3

    Kids head to the scenic trails for a fun cross country event with our friends at NYRR! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants of all abilities and age 2 to 18. Perfect for both new and experienced runners, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active,...

  • A male wood duck swimming in water.

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Sunday, November 16 at 10am meets in front of Nature Center Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. RSVP Now.

  • A group of people looking at a body of water.

    Birding with NYC Bird Alliance

    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 a wide range of avian topics. Each walk will be led by a NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) guide. Advance registration is required. You...

  • A picture of trees in autumn with leaves in red, orange and yellow and a dirt trail.

    End of Autumn Hike

    Join us for an escape into the crisp autumn air as we celebrate the very last weekend of Fall 2025! This guided nature hike is the perfect way to spend your Saturday before the snowy winter settles in. Hike through peaceful trails, enjoy the last bit of leaves falling to the ground, and reconnect with...