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  • 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.

  • An image with four different rivers and the text Bronx Parks Speak Up

    Bronx Parks Speak Up

    BRONX PARKS: Where Rivers Run and Nature Grows Saturday, February 22nd 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lehman College Faculty Dining Room, Music Building (Bx10 or Bx26 bus, D or 4 train to Bedford Park Blvd.) PANEL DISCUSSION: River Seekers: Why Bronx Waterfront Access is So Important— and So Difficult WORKSHOPS: • Clean Waters, Stronger Communities:...

  • 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 identification and scenic views. Perfect for those looking to welcome spring with open arms. Event Details: When: March 19, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:34 PM Where: Meeting...

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

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Help restore the beautiful woodlands on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem. Each week, we'll focus on hands-on tasks that vary with the seasons including: Removing Invasive Species: Help us tackle invasive plants like multiflora...

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

    Forest Fridays

    Note: Forest Friday on 3/21 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 like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry. Your efforts will create space for native plants to thrive and support the long-term health of this 640-acre...

  • 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 trail. Sunday, March 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m. start time In the case of bad weather, the race goes on! $35 pre-registration, $40 race day. (8:30-9:30...

  • 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...

  • 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 induct Van Cortlandt Park's woodlands into the prestigious Old-Growth Forest Network! Special thank you to our partners: NYC Parks Women of Woodlawn Woodlawn Taxpayers Association...

  • 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...

  • 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 rose, porcelain berry, and bittersweet. Your hands-on work will create space for native plants to return and help this 640-acre urban ecosystem thrive for generations...

  • Pink clouds with a reflection in a pond with green plants growing and surrounded by green trees.

    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...