Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days
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...
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Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Nature is very active in the Fall, with bird migrations, changing leaves,...
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Trail Work Thursdays
Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected Be part of the community crew that cares for Van Cortlandt Park’s trails! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or trying trail...
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Floodplain Forest Fridays
Floodplain Forest Fridays at Van Cortlandt Park Join us along Turtle Creek, the stream feeding the mill pond from the northwest, to plant native trees from NYC Parks in the floodplain and cut back invasive phragmites by hand. Your work helps the floodplain forest take back ground from the reeds. RSVP Now When: Fridays, 9:00...
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Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3
Hosted by New York Road Runners. Perfect for both new and experienced runners, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and experience the thrill of cross country! Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities.
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Woodlawn Wednesdays: Forest Restoration
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....
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Birding with NYC Bird Alliance
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Bird Alliance invite you to join us during 4 weekend mornings of birding in the park this fall. Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse...
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Crunch & Munch: A Fall Garden Celebration
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance invites you to celebrate another great gardening season at our 3rd annual Crunch and Munch event. Bring your friends and family to stuff a scarecrow. Get your hands dirty planting garlic. Rake and crunch leaves to fill our compost bins, and make herb bundles to take home. Create a seasonal craft,...
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Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Nature is very active in the Fall, with bird migrations, changing leaves, and animals getting ready to hibernate. So come out into the crisp air on a nature walk in Van Cortlandt Park where you’ll find it...
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Old Croton Aqueduct Tour
VCPA and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct are co-leading this free, easy-to-moderate 3.5 hour walk. We will explore the nature trails of Van Cortlandt Park, learn about its history, and discover the Old Croton Aqueduct within the Park. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for some uneven surfaces. Please bring snacks and water. Meet...