Hike (or Run or Walk) 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park in 2026! The Challenge: Hike 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2026, post on social media (@vcpalliance) from the park to spread the word, and wear your 26.2 in ‘26 Finisher’s Pin with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned...
Join VCPA for tons of family-friendly garden fun! Let's grow together! Super Seedlings is a free, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Each Saturday session will have a fun theme to explore, nature crafts, planting, soil digging, and more! Come once, twice, or all four weeks for some playing and planting!...
Caribbean Music and Dance workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe in Van Cortlandt Park. Saturdays May, 9, June 6 and August 22 from 2-4pm 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...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Spring is off to a glorious beginning. Wildflowers are emerging, and the warblers are coming in! Tree swallows are visiting the Vault Hill and Tibbett Meadows. Tulip trees and crabapples will be in flower in May along...
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Maintenance on structures that mitigate erosion and improve access. What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Learning Garden Time:...
Thursdays at 5pm Join Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for our hybrid lecture series on our urban forest. All talks are free & open to the public, including time for a Q&A & discussion. March 12: Winter Tree Identification March 19: Forest Assessments in NYC March 26: History of NYC Wildfires RSVP...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Bird Alliance invite you to join us during 4 weekend mornings of birding in the park this spring. 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...
Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! 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 be comfortable getting dirty in! Location: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue...
Cocktails • Lite Bites • Dessert Music • Picturesque Setting • Raffle HONOREES Betty Campbell-Adams Award Christopher Rizzo of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, LLP Lyman Casey Spitzer, Attorney NYC Parks current and past leadership For facilitating VCPA’s license agreement with NYC Parks, recognizing Van Cortlandt Park Alliance as its official partner. Cultivating the Bronx Award...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Spring is off to a glorious beginning. Wildflowers are emerging, and the warblers are coming in! Tree swallows are visiting the Vault Hill and Tibbett Meadows. Tulip trees and crabapples will be in flower in May along...
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Course Country Trail in Van Cortlandt Park Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Event Dates and Times: Saturdays May 2 and June 6 from 10am to 1pm.* Meeting Location: VCPA Learning Garden RSVP...
