Super Seedlings – Family Gardening Days
Super Seedlings is a FREE, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 2-7 and their caregivers. Each session will have a fun seasonal theme to explore, crafts, plants to water, soil...
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City of Forest Day
Join us for a tree planting in the Northeast Woods to celebrate City of Forest Day. When: Oct 4th, 2025 Morning: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Woodlawn Playground, Van Cortlandt Park What: Plant native plants What to bring: Clothes that can get dirty, water bottle Tools and gloves provided. RSVP Now. Groups of 6+...
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Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2
Kids head to the scenic trails for a fun cross country event with our friends at NYRR! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants of all abilities...
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Canine Court Volunteer Event
Canine Court needs some TLC! Help keep this doggie happy by volunteering to clean up Canine Court! NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. Daily maintenance...
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CANCELED Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Due to the forecast of rain and winds, this walk has been canceled. Take a slow walk in the park and learn about our local flora and fauna from naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature that she enjoys sharing with everyone. Walk will meet in the parking lot of the...
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Canoemobile Community Paddles
Join Wilderness Inquiry's Canoemobile and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for FREE canoe rides on Hester and Piero's Mill Pond during this special event! Meet us at the northern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House any time between 4:00 and 5:30 PM - and come ready to paddle! No experience needed! People of all abilities...
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REIMAGINING: Fall Get-Together
VCPA’s Fall Get-Together is our final REIMAGINING event of the season. We look forward to an afternoon of interactive music and art. Create a meaningful homage to honor your own ancestors and craft a personal message to leave behind to commemorate the burial ground and those who are buried there. The event will feature live...
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Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about our local flora and fauna from naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature that she enjoys...
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Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
We previously had a workshop with the Jolly Rovers and partnered with NYC Parks and a few volunteers to address erosion issue on The Old Croton Aqueduct and John Muir...
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Trail Closure in the Northeast Woods
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side with VCPA and Women of Woodlawn by closing a desire line! What is a Desire line? A desire line or social trail is an unauthorized trail that has been opened by repeated communal use and usually shortcuts the authorized trail path. The closure of unauthorized...
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Halloween: Wags to Witches
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and the Urban Park Rangers invite you to a FREE fang-tastic afternoon of family and doggy fun. Get ready for creepy crafts, face painting, spine-chilling stories with LINC and more! Event will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. RSVP Suggested. Join us...
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Memorial Grove Clean Up for Veterans Day
Join us in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. We’re hosting two volunteer events to ensure the grove is beautifully prepared for Veterans Day celebrations. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with fellow volunteers. Activities: Raking Leaves: Gather and...