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

    Forest Fridays

    Note: Forest Friday on 3/7 has been canceled due to the wind advisory. Help restore Van Cortlandt Park's vital urban forest! Join our Forest Friday events to remove invasive plants...

  • A photo of the sun setting over tree tops with rocks on the ground.

    Goodbye to Winter: Sunset Equinox Hike

    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...

  • Urban Environmental Challenge 10K

    Van Cortlandt Track Club has organized this amazing race in the park for decades! This year, they are donating all proceeds to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance to help maintain the cross country...

  • People working in a forest
    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays: Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt Park Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a...

  • 6 people standing on grass in front of trees holding shovels with one also holding a tree ready to be planted
    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Help protect and restore the forests of Van Cortlandt Park — one of NYC’s most ecologically significant green spaces. Join our Forest Friday crew to remove invasive species like multiflora...

  • A man in a hat getting ready to throw a bocce ball with a woman and man watching.

    Bocce & Tennis Courts at Indian Field Volunteer Event

    Join VCPA and Women of Woodlawn as we clean up the Bocce and Tennis Courts to get ready for Family Fun Day! Volunteers will meet up at the Bocce Courts inside the park off of E. 233rd just north of Van Cortlandt Park at 10am. Once the Bocce Courts are in good shape we will...

  • A stone dust trail in the woods with trees with green leaves on both sides.
    Cross Country Course Volunteer Days

    Cross Country Course Volunteer Days

    Be a part of the community effort to maintain the Cross Country Trail in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Event Dates and Times: First Saturdays of the Month from April to August from 10am to 1pm.* *Please note that May...

  • A young women caring for flowers in a garden bed.
    Tune-Up Tuesdays

    Tune-Up Tuesdays

    Turnip to volunteer! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed - just show up in clothing you will...

  • Green background with colorful banner flags that says Woodlawn Family Fun Day postponed.

    Woodlawn Family Fun Day

    EVENT POSTPONED TO JUNE 28, 2025.  MORE DETAILS TO COME. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day With a Special Ceremony to...

  • purple flowers on a tree branch with the words Spring Break Family Fun Nature Walk

    Family Fun Nature Walk

    Start your family's Spring Break off with a walk through VCP with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! In this free guided hike, families will hit the trails while learning about amazing...

  • A photo of a pond with trees along the edge and a green box with words in white Spring Break Family Fun Freshwater Friends

    Family Fun: Freshwater Friends

    Spring Break Family Fun: Freshwater Friends What sort of critters live underneath the waters in Van Cortlandt Park? Is the pond a healthy ecosystem? How can we tell? What in...