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.
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Hike-toberfest 2021
See why Van Cortlandt Park is where NYC hikes when you join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Hike-toberfest!
Trail Work Wednesdays
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of the XC trail and other nature trails in the northern end of the park.
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.
Birdwalks with Audubon NYC
Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. RSVP Required.
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.
Trail Work Wednesdays
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of the XC trail and other nature trails in the northern end of the park.
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.
Birdwalks with Audubon NYC
Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. RSVP Required.
Garden Volunteer Days
Volunteers needed to help VCPA prepare our Garden & Compost Site for the winter.
Trail Work Wednesdays
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of the XC trail and other nature trails in the northern end of the park.
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.