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, nature crafts, garden produce to harvest, soil digging, and more! Come once, twice, or every week for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! 📅 Dates: CANCELED: Saturday, September...
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Cross Country Course in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help...
Are you a local student in middle-school or high-school and are interested in gardening? VCPA invites you to join our Compost Crew this Fall and learn how to maintain an urban garden! Compost Crew members will maintain compost, plant, harvest, and prep our garden for winter. No garden experience required! Schedule: Thursdays from 4pm to...
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...
Turnip to volunteer! At the VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site, we are open and enjoying our rebuilt space while maintaining our plants and produce. Volunteers will learn how to care for the garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed. 18 and older. Groups of 5+ must register as...
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Cross Country Course in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help...
Are you a local student in middle-school or high-school and are interested in gardening? VCPA invites you to join our Compost Crew this Fall and learn how to maintain an urban garden! Compost Crew members will maintain compost, plant, harvest, and prep our garden for winter. No garden experience required! Schedule: Thursdays from 4pm to...
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Cross Country Course in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help...
Are you a local student in middle-school or high-school and are interested in gardening? VCPA invites you to join our Compost Crew this Fall and learn how to maintain an urban garden! Compost Crew members will maintain compost, plant, harvest, and prep our garden for winter. No garden experience required! Schedule: Thursdays from 4pm to...
Kids of all ages and abilities can experience the joys of cross country running in Van Cortlandt Park! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance souvenir. Hosted by VCPA supporter, New York Road Runners.
Are you a local student in middle-school or high-school and are interested in gardening? VCPA invites you to join our Compost Crew this Fall and learn how to maintain an urban garden! Compost Crew members will maintain compost, plant, harvest, and prep our garden for winter. No garden experience required! Schedule: Thursdays from 4pm to...
Are you a local student in middle-school or high-school and are interested in gardening? VCPA invites you to join our Compost Crew this Fall and learn how to maintain an urban garden! Compost Crew members will maintain compost, plant, harvest, and prep our garden for winter. No garden experience required! Schedule: Thursdays from 4pm to...
