NY Philharmonic Concert in VCP
THE PHIL IS BACK!!! And, as always, it is FREE for all to enjoy. Pack a picnic, BYOB (bring your own blanket), and get ready for a lovely evening on the Parade Ground.Ā
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Water Chestnut Wednesdays
Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for Water Chestnut Wednesday! Help us remove water chestnuts from the lake. This invasive species poses a significant threat to our local ecosystem, and your efforts will make a big difference. When & Where: ā¢Ā Dates:Ā June 5th + 12th ā¢Ā Time:Ā 9 AM - Noon ā¢Ā Meeting Location:Ā Van Cortlandt Golf House Activities Include:...
Woodlawn Beautification Day
Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground.Ā Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and...
Northwest Corner Care
Show the Northwest Corner of Van Cortlandt Park some TLC ! Volunteers needed to help us beautify the 261st Street section of VCP. We will move towards the City Line as time allows. Gloves and tools provided. Special thank you to our good friends at Riverdale Main Streets Alliance for their ongoing dedication to this...
Juneteenth Celebration
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth at the Van Cortlandt House Museum. The program will begin on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with performances, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial...
KRVC: Music in the Park
Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation presents: Music in the Park: Morrisania Band Project Featuring: Elissa Carmona (vocals), Kevin Belle (keyboard), Gregory Daffin (bass guitar/vocals) and Warren Moddie (drums/vocals) This FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. BYOB: Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. For more information, visit...
Forest Fridays
Please note: Due to extreme heat we are canceling the 6/21 Forest Friday session. Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Experience the last weeks of spring in the forest by helping us remove invasive species like multi-flora rose and bittersweet. Gear up for some hands-on conservation work and...
You Are What You Eat Workshop
What does food mean to you? Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and explore your relationship with food through creative collage! What does food mean to you? How does food relate to your identity? Does it connect you to family, friends, or heritage? How does eating certain foods make you feel? In this all-ages free workshop,...
CANCELED- City of Water Day: Water Chestnut Removal
Due to the forecast of thunderstorms tomorrow morning. VCPA is canceling our City of Water Day: Water Chestnut Removal event.Ā Stay safe and we hope to see you at a future event in Van Cortlandt Park. City of Water Day is a region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water! City of...
New Location! Bronx Arts Ensemble and Composers Now Collaboration: Dialogues
NEW LOCATION! Join Bronx Arts Ensemble and Composer Now for a FREE collaborative concert in the "Dialogues" series at the Van Cortlandt Golf House. Visit Bronx Arts Ensemble website for more information.
Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet
A FREE concert called Symbiosis by Bronx Art Ensemble's Woodwind Quintet on the Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn. Interaction between nature and humans, meditations on animals and the environment, these themes have long been subjects of profound reflection and artistic expression. Visit Bronx Arts Ensemble's website for more information.
Forest Fridays
š³ What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest š When: Fridays, July 12th, 19th, and 26th ā° Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM š Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden & Compost Site Join us for our Forest Friday events this July! We will be focusing on removing invasive species like wineberry, bittersweet, mile-a-minute, and...