Woodlawn Beautification Day
Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we...
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Barefoot Dancing with Yahaya Kamate
Kick off your shoes and dance on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with West African Drumming and Dance with Yahaya Kamate and friends. Yahaya Kamate is a...
Wetland & Floodplain Volunteer Days
Dates: Tuesday May 7 and Wednesday May 8, 15, 22 and 29 Time: 9am to 12pm Meeting Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House Initially, we will focus on various tasks within the immediate floodplain (final spring plantings, mile-a-minute, garlic mustard, norway maple removal) as we keep an eye out for the start of the water chestnut...
Forest Restoration Fridays
Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Dive into spring by helping us remove invasive species like multi-flora rose and garlic mustard. Gear up for some hands-on conservation work and learn about the forest's ecosystem. When & Where: Date: Fridays March 29 and April 5 & 19 Time: 9...
Barefoot Dancing with Estelle Walkin
Kick off your shoes and learn to dance Samba on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with Estelle Walkin featuring Escalante Amaru (Music Medicine) who will be playing...
Super Seedlings
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 five weeks for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! 📅 Dates: Saturday, May 4th...
NY Philharmonic Concert in VCP
THE PHIL IS BACK!!! And, as always, it is FREE for all to enjoy. Pack a picnic, BYOB (bring your own blanket), and get ready for a lovely evening on the Parade Ground.
Water Chestnut Wednesdays
Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for Water Chestnut Wednesday! Help us remove water chestnuts from the lake. This invasive species poses a significant threat to our local ecosystem, and your efforts will make a big difference. When & Where: • Dates: June 5th + 12th • Time: 9 AM - Noon • Meeting Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House Activities Include:...
Woodlawn Beautification Day
Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground. Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and...
Northwest Corner Care
Show the Northwest Corner of Van Cortlandt Park some TLC ! Volunteers needed to help us beautify the 261st Street section of VCP. We will move towards the City Line as time allows. Gloves and tools provided. Special thank you to our good friends at Riverdale Main Streets Alliance for their ongoing dedication to this...
Juneteenth Celebration
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth at the Van Cortlandt House Museum. The program will begin on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with performances, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial...
KRVC: Music in the Park
Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation presents: Music in the Park: Morrisania Band Project Featuring: Elissa Carmona (vocals), Kevin Belle (keyboard), Gregory Daffin (bass guitar/vocals) and Warren Moddie (drums/vocals) This FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. BYOB: Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. For more information, visit...