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  • A cartoon bee watering plants with the words: Growing Gardeners

    Growing Gardeners

    In 6 Saturday sessions, young gardeners (grades 2-5) can bring their own garden beds to life, right here in the Bronx! 🌻 In this weekly drop-off program, each differently themed...

  • A watercolor painting of a lake with trees and rocks.

    Springtime Shindig!

    Hester & Piero's Mill Pond, Watercolor by Noel Hefele  Thursday, May 16, 2024 6 to 9 PM Golf House Terrace • Van Cortlandt Park Cocktails • Lite Bites • Dessert Music •...

  • Three young women are planting plants in a field.

    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...

  • A man leading a group in a dance on a green lawn with words Barefoot Dancing with Yahaya Kamate

    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 teaching artist with the Bronx Arts Ensemble. This cultural enrichment event is fun for the whole family- parents and kids of all ages welcome. Enter...

  • A woman posing in a dance costume with the words Barefoot Dancing and a description of the event and sponsor logos

    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 Brazilian music. Estelle Walkin is a teaching artist with the Bronx Arts Ensemble. This cultural enrichment event is fun for the whole family- parents and...

  • People in waders in a pond with plants growing on the surface.
    Water Chestnut Wednesdays

    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...

  • A group of people standing in a forest
    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Please note: Due to extreme heat we are canceling the 6/21 Forest Friday session. Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Experience the last...

  • A stage with an orchestra on it with purple background and side displays.

    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. 

  • Three young women are planting plants in a field.

    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...

  • A path leading to a flower garden in a park.

    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...