Event Series Forest Restoration Fridays

Forest Restoration Fridays

With 640 acres of forest and wetlands, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help! Meet us at the VCPA Compost and Garden site (right across from Riverdale Stables) and we will walk to our worksite in the park together. We are focusing on removing invasive species this October. Make sure to wear long pants, sturdy...

Veterans Day Ceremony

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Day Ceremony Memorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, November 6, 2022 • 12 PM This year, the program will...

Event Series Trail Work Wednesdays

Trail Work Wednesdays

Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance in maintaining and repairing our vast network of trails! We are working mostly on the Cross Country Trail this month. Make sure to wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and bring lots of water! All other tools will be provided. No prior experience needed. Meet us at the VCPA...

Forest Friday

With 640 acres of forest and wetlands, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help! For November's only Forest Friday, we are focusing on planting trees in canopy gaps in the...

Fall Foliage, Fruits, and Forageables

Venture through the park in search of iconic New York fall foliage, fruits, and forageable foods. On this afternoon hike we will talk about forest ecology, identify these important plants,...

End of Season Garden Volunteer Day

Our garden, much like the rest of the Bronx, is preparing for the cold winter season! To care for the garden and celebrate the end of this year's growing season...

Natural Areas Volunteer Event

Help plant trees in the Northeast Forest of Van Cortlandt Park. With 640 acres of forest and wetlands, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help! This November, we are focusing...

Event Series Garden Crew Volunteer Days

Garden Crew Volunteer Days

Please Note: November  22nd has been canceled. We are launching a new Garden Crew! Come join VCPA staff in rebuilding and maintaining our Educational Garden and Compost Site. In addition to weeding, watering and harvesting produce, garden crew members will learn how to care for the garden, maintain compost bins and help prep our site...

DIY Wreath Making Workshop

Enjoy a Full Harvest-to-Wreath Experience! Saturday, December 10 • 10 am to 1 pm Rain Date: Sunday, December 11 • 10 am to 1 pm Get Your Ticket(s) Now! Let...

Event Series December Forest Fridays

December Forest Fridays

  Please Note: Friday December 16th Forest Friday is canceled due to inclement weather forecast. Help with winter forest care and spend some time outside this December! With 640 acres of forest and wetlands, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help! For December Forest Fridays, we are focusing on caring for the Northwest forest. Make...

Event Series Mulchfest 2023

Mulchfest 2023

Recycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park, where the VCP Forest Restoration Crew will chip it into mulch!  This event will take place on Saturday January 7 and Sunday January 8 from 10am to 2pm in the “free lot” near the Van Cortlandt Golf Course; as you drive in from Bailey Avenue, it will be the...

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