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    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 local wildlife, and how the park changes seasonally. Afterwards, (weather permitting,) join us for a nature craft and themed activities! Date: Wednesday, April 16th Time:...

  • 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 the world is an aquatic macroinvertebrate? Come explore the ecosystem of Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond with us to find out! In this hands-on exploration...

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    City Nature Challenge 2025

    Join the global City Nature Challenge! Cities around the world collect data throughout the spring but at Van Cortlandt Park, you can identify macroinvertebrates and other wildlife from the pond. VCPA sets up “leaf packs” in advance to increase the diversity of creatures you will find!  There will also be guided “mini-hikes” around the area...

  • Two men in the woods holding up bunches of plants that they pulled out.
    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Help protect and restore the forests of Van Cortlandt Park — one of NYC’s most ecologically significant green spaces. Spring is here, and the forest is waking up. Join our Forest Friday crew to remove invasive species like multiflora rose, porcelain berry, and bittersweet. Your hands-on work will make room for native plants to thrive...

  • Text in pink "Pinkster Festival " over light blue background with event details and a picture of a women dancing with men playing drums.

    Pinkster Festival

    RAIN OR SHINE! Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster at this year’s Pinkster Festival hosted by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and Kingsbridge Historical Society. Join us on the picturesque lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum for a day filled with vibrant festivities, live music, engaging performances, and immersive...

  • People in waders and boats in a pond removing plants. from the surface.
    Wetland Wednesdays

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Wetland Wednesdays — a year-round opportunity to participate in hands-on conservation in one of NYC’s most dynamic and vital ecosystems. Each week, we take on timely tasks in the floodplain, supporting the biodiversity and resilience of Van Cortlandt Park’s wetlands. As we approach summer, we’re especially focused on preparing...

  • Springtime Shindig 2025

    Cocktails • Lite Bites • Dessert • Music • Picturesque Setting • Raffle HONOREES Betty Campbell-Adams Park Angel Award: Herb Barret, Korean War Veteran & Memorial Grove Advocate Cultivating the Bronx Award: James Hendon, Commissioner of NYC Department of Veterans’ Services Visit our Springtime Shindig Page to purchase tickets or become a sponsor.

  • Three young women are planting plants in a field.

    Woodlawn Wildflower Area Beautification

    Join us for a special weekend edition of stewardship in the Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park! Volunteers like you play a vital role in protecting this unique urban ecosystem — from pollinator gardens to forest understories. Tasks: Weeding, bed prep, and supporting native plants that benefit bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. WHERE TO MEET:...

  • A man in a long blue sleeve shirt with a backpack using a tool to clear plants from the forest floor.

    Woodlawn Forest Restoration

    Join us for a special weekend edition of stewardship in the Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park! Volunteers like you play a vital role in protecting this unique urban ecosystem. Tasks: Removing invasive species (like multiflora rose and bittersweet), trail care, and planting native woodland species. No experience needed! All tools and gloves provided. Learn...

  • A man leading a group of children and adults to teach them West African dance with drummers in the background on a grassy lawn.

    West African Dance Workshop with Live Drumming

    Get up and dance to live West African Drumming with Yahaya Kamate and friends. West African dance energizes mind, body, and spirit and opens the heart to cultural connections. Fun...