Floodplain Forest Fridays

The 10/20 event has been canceled due to the rainy weather. Join us every Friday in September and October in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to volunteer and help restore the floodplain forest and Tibbetts Wetland. Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Lakehouse Office Time: 9 am sharp; we head to the site by 9:10 am...

Tree Planting Volunteer Event

Join us for a Tree Planting Event in the Northeast Forest in Van Cortlandt Park as a part of City of Forest Day! We invite you to roll up your sleeves and join us for a fulfilling morning of tree planting at Van Cortlandt Park, enhancing the park's ecology, one tree at a time. Why...

Trail Work Wednesdays

  Please Note! On Wednesday 12/6 will be meeting at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you're an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt...

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 12 to October 25 Train Park (Gale Place...

Hike-toberfest 2023

Support the Park! Hike-then-sip at VCPA’s Annual Hike-toberfest! Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more. Advance...

Trail Work Wednesdays

  Please Note! On Wednesday 12/6 will be meeting at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you're an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt...

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 12 to October 25 Train Park (Gale Place...

Floodplain Forest Fridays

The 10/20 event has been canceled due to the rainy weather. Join us every Friday in September and October in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to volunteer and help restore the floodplain forest and Tibbetts Wetland. Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Lakehouse Office Time: 9 am sharp; we head to the site by 9:10 am...

Howl-o-ween Pup Parade

Bring your pup-kin to our Dog Parade & Costume Contest! Proceeds go towards volunteer efforts in the three dog runs of Van Barklandt Pawk! Brought to you by the board...

Honoring Our African Ancestors at Van Cortlandt Park

NEW DATE! Third times the charm! Batá Drummers will dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony at the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park. Master Batá Drummer...

Trail Work Wednesdays

  Please Note! On Wednesday 12/6 will be meeting at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you're an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt...

Community Volunteer Event: Wet Meadow Maintenance

Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Audubon in maintaining the health of a wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. A small wet meadow within Van Cortlandt...

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