Forest Care Day
Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NYAlongside our partners at the Natural Areas Conservancy, we are restoring 2 acres of forest and we would love your help!
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Family Fun Hikes: Beautiful Fall!
Family Fun Hikes in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator!
261st Street Garden Maintenance Day
Alongside our partners at the Riverdale Main Streets Association we will be maintaining the garden and open field within the park at 261st Street and Broadway.
Honor and Praise
Van Cortlandt House MuseumCelebrating the Influence of the African Diaspora on Global Culture. Join us for an evening of music and discussion on the intersection of music, culture, and Black identity.
Forest Fridays
During the month of October we will focus on removal of non-indigenous plant species within our Tibbetts wetlands worksite.
Fall Mushroom Walk
Join us on a fall mushroom walk into Van Cortlandt Park's lovely and extensive woodlands where we'll encounter all types of fascinating fall fungi.
Drawing Onsite in the Park with Shelley Haven
Join artist Shelley Haven to experience nature anew. Create an artwork with her guidance and encouragement during the session.
Dancing on the Lawn
Free Bomba dance instruction and live interactive music and dance performance by Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe.
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!
Drawing Onsite in the Park with Shelley Haven
Join artist Shelley Haven to experience nature anew. Create an artwork with her guidance and encouragement during the session.
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.