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

    Wetland Wednesdays

    It’s time to tackle the water chestnut that takes over Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond every summer. We’ll provide waders, gloves, and all the tools you’ll need to hop in...

  • A woodpecker (black bird with red head) on a tree trunk

    VC Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about our local flora and fauna from naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature that she enjoys...

  • In green text "food Collage workshop" with a picture of a collage of images.

    Art in the Garden: A Food Collage Workshop

    What does food mean to you? How does food relate to your identity? Does it connect you to family, friends, or heritage? In this all-ages free workshop, each participant will...

  • A light orange background with a green basket with vegetables and black and green text about a Youth Run Farmstand.
    Youth Run Farm Stand

    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 9 to October 29 Train Park (Gale Place...

  • Two men standing in the forest holding up handfuls of plants that they have removed.
    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Due to the extreme heat, Forest Friday for July 25 has been canceled.   Help restore Van Cortlandt Park’s vital northwest forest by removing invasive plants like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and...

  • A purple background with text about the SummerMusic event with an image of 3 people singing on stage.

    Bronx Arts Ensemble’s SummerMusic

    JULY 12 at 3pm Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn Pop and R&B Favorites from the 50s-80s with the Odane Whilby Band A delightful lineup of oldies, pop, and R&B hits...

  • A woodpecker (black bird with red head) on a tree trunk

    VC Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about our local flora and fauna from naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature that she enjoys...

  • Text that says Family Nature Journaling Hike with information about the event and an image of a journal.

    Family Nature Journaling Hike

    In this free hands-on workshop, you and your young naturalists will practice being scientists, explorers, artists, and storytellers with nature journaling! Kids will get their very own journals to decorate...

  • A purple background with text about the SummerMusic event and two images of 4 musicians playing instruments

    Bronx Arts Ensemble’s SummerMusic

    JULY 19 at 3pm Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn BAE Strings & Woodwinds Join the Bronx Arts Ensemble for an exciting mix of chamber works performed by our string and...

  • A purple background with text about this SummerMusic event and three separate phots of the artists

    Bronx Arts Ensemble’s SummerMusic

    JULY 26 at 3pm Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn Jazz Improvisation with Composers Now Bronx Arts Ensemble and Composers Now present an afternoon of contemporary jazz and conversation, highlighting the...

  • POSTPONED! REIMAGINING: Honoring the Land

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE COMING SOON. Join us for a reflective journey honoring the African Burial Ground and Indigenous history with artist Dennis RedMoon Darkeem. This community...