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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...

  • A black and white medium size dog being walked on a leash on a trail in a park

    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...

  • A black crowned night heron standing in water

    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...

  • A group of people in life jackets in a canoe raising paddles over their heads.

    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...

  • A woman smiling at the camera with people around her sitting on a mat on the ground working on art.

    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...

  • A black crowned night heron standing in water

    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...

  • A person in a blue shirt and khaki shorts with a rake in the woods

    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...

  • A lime green background with a graphic of a ghost, dog and cat with information about a Halloween event called Wags to Witches

    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,...

  • A photo of an area with trees in the fall and American flags next to plagues with benches

    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...

  • A photo of an area with trees in the fall and American flags next to plagues with benches

    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...

  • A photo of a man dancing on the lawn with graphics of a house, music note, drums and a pineapple with information about an event

    Caribbean Connections

    Join Van Cortlandt House Museum and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for an afternoon that brings together history, music, and flavor. This unique program highlights the significant ties between early New York and...