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  • A beige background with a graphic of a turkey running through the fall leaves with information about a Turkey Trot

    VCTC’s Lettuce Run Turkey Trot

    A Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving! Organized by the Van Cortlandt Track Club, this fun run will benefit the Friendly Fridge BX Community Food Hub at 242nd Street. Bring your whole...

  • A woman in a blue vest and man in all black working out in a forest in the winter.
    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Join Us for Forest Friday Events This December! 🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest 📅 When: Fridays, December 6th, 13th, and 20th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00...

  • Seven people outside smiling and holding up wreaths that they made.

    DIY Wreath Making Workshop

    Come join us for a fun and creative wreath making workshop where you'll learn to make your own beautiful wreath....from harvest to finish!  After a short hike in the park...

  • A photograph of David Mills with information about an upcoming poetry reading over a beige background with logos from VCPA and VC House Museum.

    How the Earth Answers

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum present a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. David Mills will read from a new, yet-to-be-published poetry collection,...

  • A person with loppers cutting down vines in an overgrown area.
    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Please Note: We have canceled the event on December 11 due to rain. Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers help restore the woodlands on the east side of Van...

  • A group of kids looking through a fence at a pond.

    CANCELLED Welcoming Winter: A Family Nature Walk

    Due to the very cold real feel temperatures and high winds forecasted for Saturday we have cancelled this event. In this free guided hike, families can hit the trails while...

  • A blue background with a graphics of a line with gloves and a cup with whipped cream on top with details about an event.

    Cozy Craft-ernoon – Family Winter Crafts

    Come lean into the Winter season with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Create whimsical seasonal crafts, or just color and warm up with some hot chocolate and sweets! This program is...

  • A group of people in the forest bundled up and holding work tools.
    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Help restore Van Cortlandt Park's vital urban forest! Join our Forest Friday events to remove invasive plants like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry. Your efforts will create space for...

  • Recycle your holiday tree at mulchtfest.
    Mulchfest 2024

    Mulchfest 2025

    Recycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park, where the VCP Forest Restoration Crew will chip it into mulch!  Trees can be dropped off prior to Mulchfest....

  • 4 people smiling and posing with a large root they pulled out of the ground.
    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Please Note: We are canceling Wednedsay 1/22 due to low temps. Help restore the beautiful woodlands on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where...

  • A snow covered trail with two cartoon bears walking on it and the words Family Fun Hike and Cancelled

    Mid-Winter Family Fun Hike

    This event has been cancelled due to the forecast for chilly temps and high wind gusts.