• Northeast Forest Tree Planting Event

    In conjunction with Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest in Madison Square Park, join the Natural Areas Conservancy, VCPA, and Madison Square Park Conservancy for a tree planting event.

  • Hike-toberfest 2021

    See why Van Cortlandt Park is where NYC hikes when you join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Hike-toberfest!

  • Youth Run Farmstand

    Youth Run Farmstand

    Get locally grown produce at affordable prices at our weekly Youth Run Farm Stand.  Located in the Train Park at Orloff Ave. and Gale Place.

  • Family Fun Hike: Leaf Mandalas/Rangoli

    Golds, reds, oranges and purples are all of the vibrant colors we will see during our stroll on our next Family Hike. Come out and celebrate all of the beautiful colors of fall by creating your very own leaf Mandala/Rangoli.

  • Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    During the month of November we will focus on removal of non-indigenous plant species within our Floodplain Forest worksite, along the Putnam Greenway.

  • Tibbetts Brook Trash Cleanup

    Volunteers will be strapping on waders and hopping into Tibbetts brook or walking along the shoreline removing trash.

  • DIY Wreath Making Workshop

    Create your very own, truly custom-made seasonal holiday wreath from scratch!

  • Forest Restoration Fridays

    Forest Restoration Fridays

    Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NY

    Join VCPA in our active restoration sites, removing non-indigenous plant species, planting, seeding and prepping sites.

  • VCP Research Initiatives

    A virtual presentation reviewing VCPA research projects with our Field Scientist and Research Coordinator.