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  • 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...

  • A snow covered path in a wooded area.
    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...

  • The logo for the van cortlandt alliance.

    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 & Hare Statue (across the street from 6087 Broadway) at 8:30am. Please make sure dress appropriately for being outdoors in early March weather. Your help...

  • A flyer for the bronx running alliance.

    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...

  • A stream in a dry field.
    Wetland Wednesdays

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Manhattan College for a community event on Wetland Wednesdays - March 22nd and March 29th - to improve the habitat of Van Cortlandt...

  • A person holding a frame of bees in a hive.

    DIY Beeswax Wraps

    Beeswax wraps are a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap made out of a natural wax produced by honey bees! Making your own wrap to use yourself or to give to others is a great step to sustainable living. In this workshop you will make your own beeswax wrap using beeswax and cotton fabric. You are...

  • A person in an orange vest walking through a wooded area.
    April Forest Restoration Fridays

    April Forest Restoration Fridays

    Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance at one of our Forest Restoration Friday events. A weekly program that allows community members to engage with VCP staff in maintaining the forested landscape here in the Bronx. Attendees assist with seasonal work such as removal of trees and shrubs, preparing planting sites, planting, and a wide assortment of...