Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Bird Alliance invite you to join us during 4 weekend mornings of birding in the park this spring. 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 a...
Pitch in for NYC Parks Day at Van Cortlandt Park Van Cortlandt Park is one of New York City’s largest and most ecologically rich parks, and keeping it clean takes...
Put your ID skills to the test and have the opportunity to ask the experts! Think all trees look the same ? Think again! Join us for an in-person tree...
Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed - just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! Location: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue...
Hike (or Run or Walk) 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park in 2026! The Challenge: Hike 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2026, post on social media (@vcpalliance) from the park to spread the word, and wear your 26.2 in ‘26 Finisher’s Pin with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned...
Join VCPA for tons of family-friendly garden fun! Let's grow together! Super Seedlings is a free, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Each Saturday session will have a fun theme to explore, nature crafts, planting, soil digging, and more! Come once, twice, or all four weeks for some playing and planting!...
Join us for a panel with the three teams selected from the Reimagining Design Ideas Competition to envision future memorial in the Bronx Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day featuring: Shannon & John: Celtic and Americana Music Duo Face Painting Urban Park Rangers Woodland...
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Sunday Stewardship — hands-on ecological restoration in Van Cortlandt Park. No experience necessary. Tools, gloves, and guidance provided. This will be City Nature Challenge...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum presents a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. Mills will read from Unhired Hands, his new poetry collection...
Hosted by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum and Kingsbridge Historical Society. Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster at this year’s Pinkster Festival hosted by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and Kingsbridge Historical Society. Join us on the picturesque lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum for a...
Caribbean Music and Dance workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe in Van Cortlandt Park. Saturdays May, 9, June 6 and August 22 from 2-4pm Following their inspiring Caribeando...
