Thursdays at 5pm Join Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for our hybrid lecture series on our urban forest. All talks are free & open to the public, including time for a Q&A & discussion. March 12: Winter Tree Identification March 19: Forest Assessments in NYC March 26: History of NYC Wildfires RSVP...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. Sunday March 15 meets at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. for our Spring Equinox walk in Tibbett Meadow, along the Mill...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that...
Join us for a start of Spring nature hike! Lace up your hiking shoes and come out to enjoy the changing of seasons. This guided adventure will cover approximately 3-4 miles over the course of 2 hours with a few hills along the way. Enjoy fresh air, scenic views, and the chance to connect with...
Winter is the most critical time to save the forest floor! Join us to remove invasive Bush Honeysuckle, Multiflora Rose, and other invasive shrubs while the native plants are dormant....
Run the trails you love. Van Cortlandt Track Club has hosted this classic park race for decades, and a portion of proceeds goes to the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance to support trail...
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem....
Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or...
Volunteers will assist with forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, planting, compost management, and general site maintenance. Volunteers should wear long sleeves and pants, bring water and snacks, and...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. This walk will meet in front of the Van Cortlandt Nature Center and will walk through the wetland areas of Van Cortlandt...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. This walk will meet in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables and will walk through the Northwest Woods of Van Cortlandt...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Bird Alliance invite you to join us during 4 weekend mornings of birding in the park this spring. Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse...
