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...
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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! š» 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 Allianceās Education programs for Bronx...
Woodlawn Beautification Day
Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground.Ā Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and...