Forest Fridays
During the month of November we will focus on removal of non-indigenous plant species within our Floodplain Forest worksite, along the Putnam Greenway.
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Tibbetts Brook Trash Cleanup
Volunteers will be strapping on waders and hopping into Tibbetts brook or walking along the shoreline removing trash.
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Birdwalks with Audubon NYC
Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. RSVP Required.
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DIY Wreath Making Workshop
Create your very own, truly custom-made seasonal holiday wreath from scratch!
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Forest Restoration Fridays
Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NYJoin VCPA in our active restoration sites, removing non-indigenous plant species, planting, seeding and prepping sites.
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VCP Research Initiatives
A virtual presentation reviewing VCPA research projects with our Field Scientist and Research Coordinator.
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Trail Work Wednesdays
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of the XC trail and other nature trails in the northern end of the park.
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Animal Survival During a Northeastern Winter
Join VCPA's Field Scientist and Research Coordinator, Alex Byrne, in a workshop discussing how animals survive winters in Van Cortlandt Park.
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Winter Tree Identification
Join VCPA's Restoration and Stewardship Program Director, John Butler, in a workshop focused on identification of woody plants in the winter.
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Winter Animal Tracking in Van Cortlandt Park
Join VCPA Natural Areas Stewardship staff for an introductory training on animal tracks found in the winter months.
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Urban Park Roundtable
Join urban park managers from across the country for a virtual winter Urban Park Roundtable, hosted by the Central Park Conservancy’s Institute for Urban Parks & Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!
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Forest Restoration Fridays
During the month of January and February, forest maintenance will entail removal of non-indigenous vine species and shrubs from the Vault Hill section of the Park.