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  • An image of a collage with the words Food Collage Workshop in green.

    Art in the Garden – Food Collage Workshop

    Join us for a crafty afternoon in our garden! Create a collage based on your relationship with food while sipping some herbal iced tea! In this free workshop, each participant will spend time...

  • People in waders and boats in a pond removing plants. from the surface.

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Summer Edition: Water Chestnut removal on Van Cortlandt Lake. Join us to remove invasive water chestnut and restore the lake ecosystem. When: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Note: no...

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    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 8 to October 28 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

    Please note: Trail Work Thursday has been canceled for 7/2 due to extreme heat. Be a part of the community effort to care for the trails in Van Cortlandt Park....

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

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Join us for forest restoration work along the cross-country trail. July is peak growing season — we'll be removing invasive species and working on trail-adjacent restoration. Your work opens the forest floor for native wildflowers, oak seedlings, and the understory waiting underneath. When: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt Park — Cross...

  • A graphic with a blue sky and white clouds and yellow sun with a pink watering can and mound of soil with vegetables growing.

    Family Fridays in the Garden

    Are you ready for some family gardening fun? Come dig for compost critters, water the plants, explore nature, harvest some veggies, and more at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance's Learning Garden!...

  • a purple background with blue waves and Summer Music

    American Composers Orchestra and BAE

    American Fanfare with American Composers Orchestra and BAE Inspired by Steven R. Gerber’s Fanfare for the Voice of A-M-E-R-I-C-A, American Composers Orchestra’s American Fanfares showcases original brass quintet fanfares by high...

  • Four people standing around a table working on making paper.

    Papermaking with Michele Brody

    Work with local artist Michele Brody in collaboration with VCPA to create paper casts of fallen trees in Van Cortlandt Park. For ages 15 and up! The Learning Garden is...

  • Two young men with loopers cutting plants in a wired bin.

    Tune-up Tuesdays

    Tune-up Tuesdays

    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...

  • A salmon colored background with a graphic of a woman on a blanket doing yoga next to a tree.

    Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis Thursdays: July 16, 23, 30 & August 6 7 to 8 PM • FREE! Exploratory yoga sessions, incorporating elements of Vinyasa...