Please note that our event for Saturday January 20th has been canceled due to extremely cold weather forecast. Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for our Forest Fridays and special Saturday this January, where we'll tackle the pervasive Multiflora rose. Our efforts will focus on uprooting these invasive species, clearing the way for native wetland...
Chip It! Chip It Good! 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 6 and Sunday, January 7 from 10am to 2pm in the “free lot” near the Van Cortlandt Golf Course; as...
Join us for an impactful day of ecological restoration in the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park! Our focus will be on tackling the invasive species Aralia Alata, commonly known as "Devil's...
Join us for Floodplain Fridays - Phragmites Removal Initiative, where we'll gather to push back against this persistent non-native species in Tibbetts Wetland. We're tackling the invasive Phragmites to make...
Come lean into the Winter season with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Create a snowy tree creation made of real tree branches and a fancy snowman wreath! Or just color and...
Join us at Bronx Coalition for Park and Green Spaces' 30th Annual Bronx Park Speak Up. Theme: A Conference on Parkland in the Bronx --> 30 Years Later Location: Lehman...
Join us for a magical equinox sunset hike in Van Cortlandt Park. This easy 1.5-mile hike to Vault Hill and back offers an unforgettable farewell to winter, enriched with plant identification and scenic views. Perfect for those looking to welcome spring with open arms. Event Details: When: March 19, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:34 PM Where: Meeting...
Join the Van Cortlandt Track Club for a hilly and rugged, technical race on the wooded trails of historic Van Cortlandt Park in the heart of the Bronx. Where: Bib pick-up race start will be at the Tortoise and the Hare statue (500 yards north of the last stop on the 1 train at 242nd...
A reading by David Mills of poems about slavery in Manhattan where the oldest and largest slave cemetery in the country is located. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance presents a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. Mills will read from his poetry collection, Boneyarn, the first-ever book of poems about slavery in New York...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day Saturday, April 20 1PM to 4PM Indian Field - Van Cortlandt Park Live Music: Divi Roxx Kids Face Painting NYRR Mobile Van Woodland Family Walks Nature Crafts Bocce Games And more to come! RSVP Suggested. Special thank you to...
Tune in for a captivating discussion with local historians, Lavada Nahon and Chief Baba Neil Clarke, as we unravel the significance of Pinkster, exploring its cultural, social, and historical importance.From Pinkster's roots in the traditions of enslaved Africans to its enduring impact on contemporary society, Nahon and Clarke offer invaluable insights into the enduring spirit...
Join us at the VCPA Garden and Compost Site for an exciting event as part of the global City Nature Challenge! This four-day bioblitz aims to gather as many observations of local wildlife and plants as possible, competing with cities and boroughs worldwide. Let's band together to showcase the Bronx and Van Cortlandt Park's rich...
