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  • A person wearing a hat and holding a pick mattock bending over to try to remove a plant from the ground.

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Wednesdays

    Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem....

  • A picture of trees in autumn with leaves in red, orange and yellow and a dirt trail.

    Autumn Hike in the Park

    Spend your Saturday morning hiking with us in the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park! Explore the Northwest Woods with a VCPA staff member learning about the nature around you and the...

  • A male wood duck swimming in water.

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Tuesday, November 11 at 2pm meets in Riverdale Stables parking lot Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi...

  • A man wearing a winter jacket and hat holding a large root from a shrub in the woods with snow.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Please note: Forest Friday on December 19th, 2025 has been canceled due to high winds. Remove invasive species from the Northwest Forest. Promote biodiversity, protect young trees, and maintain trails....

  • Two young children and a man outside around a bin with leaves in it.

    Crunch and Munch

    Come join us for a free garden family event to celebrate a wonderful harvest season! Festivities will include: Leaf Crunching and Composting with Bronx Green-Up Children’s Crafts and Activities Garlic Planting with New York...

  • A smiling young girl running with a race bib on

    Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3

    Kids head to the scenic trails for a fun cross country event with our friends at NYRR! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants of all abilities...

  • A male wood duck swimming in water.

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Sunday, November 16 at 10am meets in front of Nature Center Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi...

  • A picture of trees in autumn with leaves in red, orange and yellow and a dirt trail.

    End of Autumn Hike

    Join us for an escape into the crisp autumn air as we celebrate the very last weekend of Fall 2025! This guided nature hike is the perfect way to spend...

  • A woman in a black jacket and burgundy scarf smiling and holding a wreath while standing next to larger wreath.

    Winter Wreath Workshop

    Let your creativity run wild while helping your favorite park! After a short hike in the park to pull and collect invasive vines, you’ll mold the twisted woody vine into...

  • A female bufflehead in the water

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Sunday, December 14at 10am meets in front of Nature Center Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has...

  • A female bufflehead in the water

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Wednesday, December 17th at 2pm meets at Riverdale Stables Lot. Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has...