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  • Urban Environmental Challenge

    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...

  • A happy group of people in the woods celebrating the work that they accomplished.

    Woodlawn Wednesday

    Woodlawn Wednesday

    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....

  • A wooden boardwalk on a trail in the woods of Van Cortlandt Park

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    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...

  • Two men in the woods holding up bunches of plants that they pulled out.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    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...

  • A blue winged teal (duck) in water with vegetation.

    Van Cortlandt Park Nature Group Walk

    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...

  • A blue winged teal (duck) in water with vegetation.

    Van Cortlandt Park Nature Group Walk

    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...

  • A person in a blue VCPA shirt holding a garbage grabber with an elmo doll

    Pitch in for NYC Parks

    Pitch in for NYC Parks Day at Van Cortlandt Park Van Cortlandt Park is one of New York City’s largest and most ecologically rich parks, and keeping it clean takes...

  • A group of trees with green leaves.

    Tree Identification Walk

    Put your ID skills to the test and have the opportunity to ask the experts! Think all trees look the same ? Think again! Join us for an in-person tree...

  • Two young men with loopers cutting plants in a wired bin.

    Tune-up Tuesdays

    Tune-up Tuesdays

    Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed - just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! Location: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue...

  • A young child wearing blue gloves and digging in a raised garden bed.

    Super Seedlings

    Super Seedlings

    Join VCPA for tons of family-friendly garden fun! Let's grow together! Super Seedlings is a free, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Each Saturday session will...

  • A lime green background with colorful text about Woodlawn Family Fun Day with flags and trees.

    Family Fun Day

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day featuring: Face Painting NYRR Mobile Van Urban Park Rangers Woodland Family Walks Nature Crafts Bocce...