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    Natural Areas Volunteer Event

    Help plant trees in the Northeast Forest of Van Cortlandt Park. With 640 acres of forest and wetlands, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help! This November, we are focusing...

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    December Forest Fridays

    December Forest Fridays

      Please Note: Friday December 16th Forest Friday is canceled due to inclement weather forecast. Help with winter forest care and spend some time outside this December! With 640 acres...

  • A bird flies away from a branch with berries on it.
    Birdwalks with NYC Audubon

    Birdwalks with NYC Audubon

    Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss...

  • Three people holding wreaths in front of a lake.

    DIY Wreath Making Workshop

    Enjoy a Full Harvest-to-Wreath Experience! Saturday, December 10 • 10 am to 1 pm Rain Date: Sunday, December 11 • 10 am to 1 pm Get Your Ticket(s) Now! Let...

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    January Forest Fridays

    January Forest Fridays

    Help with winter forest care and spend some time outside this January! For January Forest Fridays, we are focusing on caring for the Northwest forest. Make sure to bundle up...

  • Recycle your holiday tree at mulchtfest.
    Mulchfest 2023

    Mulchfest 2023

    Recycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park, where the VCP Forest Restoration Crew will chip it into mulch!  This event will take place on Saturday January 7 and Sunday January 8...

  • A black and white photo of a tree covered in snow.

    Winter Tree Identification Workshop

    Join VCPA's Restoration and Stewardship Program Director, John Butler, in a workshop focused on identification of woody plants in the winter. Even without leaves, there are lots of ways to...

  • A group of people standing in a wooded area with shovels.
    February Forest Fridays

    February Forest Fridays

    PLEASE NOTE THE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH DATE HAS BEEN CANCELED. Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance at one of our Forest Restoration Friday events. A weekly program that allows community...

  • A path with yellow leaves on it.

    Bronx Parks Speak Up

    The Bronx Coalition for Parks and Greenspaces Presents: The 29th Bronx Parks Speak Up  Connecting the Bronx: One Greenway at a Time Join VCPA and other Bronx Parks groups at...

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    Volunteer for the Ultimate Trail Running Series

    Volunteers will be placed at key spots along the course to guide runners and monitor progress, as well as staffing a water stop and snack table. Meet at the Tortoise...

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    NYC Ultimate Trail Running Series at VCP

    Join us at the world famous home of cross country trail running, Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.  Saturday, March 4, 2023, join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and King of...