Event Series Floodplain Fridays

Floodplain Fridays

Join us for Floodplain Fridays - Phragmites Removal Initiative, where we'll gather to push back against this persistent non-native species in Tibbetts Wetland. We're tackling the invasive Phragmites to make way for a more diverse ecosystem. By cutting back these reeds before the spring nesting season, we help push back against the monoculture of the...

Goodbye to Winter – Sunset Equinox Hike

Join us for a magical equinox sunset hike in Van Cortlandt Park. This easy 1.5-mile hike to Vault Hill and back offers an unforgettable farewell to winter, enriched with plant...

Urban Environmental Challenge

Join the Van Cortlandt Track Club for a hilly and rugged, technical race on the wooded trails of historic Van Cortlandt Park in the heart of the Bronx. Where: Bib...

Talking to the Bones

A reading by David Mills of poems about slavery in Manhattan where the oldest and largest slave cemetery in the country is located. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance presents a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. Mills will read from his poetry collection,Ā Boneyarn, the first-ever book of poems about slavery in New York...

Family Fun Day

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance,Ā  Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day Saturday, April 20 1PM to 4PM Indian Field - Van Cortlandt Park Live Music:...

Pinkster’s Legacy

Tune in for a captivating discussion with local historians, Lavada Nahon and Chief Baba Neil Clarke, as we unravel the significance of Pinkster, exploring its cultural, social, and historical importance.From...

VCP BioBlitz: City Nature Challenge 2024

Join us at the VCPA Garden and Compost Site for an exciting event as part of the global City Nature Challenge! This four-day bioblitz aims to gather as many observations...

Walk the Buried Brook

Join City as a Living Lab, artist Kamala Sankaram, and special guests for a one-hour walk along the historic path of Tibbetts Brook. The walk will feature a discussion and...

Garden Crew – Afterschool Program (Grades 6-12)

Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance's afterschool Garden Crew this Spring! Students in grades 6-12 have the unique opportunity to become involved in their community and learn more about urban agriculture,...

Pinkster Festival

Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster at this year's Pinkster Festival hosted by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and Kingsbridge Historical Society.Ā  Join us on...

Growing Gardeners

In 6 Saturday sessions, young gardeners (grades 2-5) can bring their own garden beds to life, right here in the Bronx! šŸŒ» In this weekly drop-off program, each differently themed...

Springtime Shindig!

Hester & Piero's Mill Pond, Watercolor by Noel HefeleĀ  Thursday, May 16, 2024 6 to 9 PM Golf House TerraceĀ ā€¢Ā Van Cortlandt Park Cocktails ā€¢ Lite Bites ā€¢ Dessert Music ā€¢ Picturesque Setting ā€¢ Raffle Visit our Springtime Shindig Page for more details!   Proceeds from theĀ Springtime ShindigĀ support Van Cortlandt Park Allianceā€™s Education programs for Bronx...

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